PCG-FX - Revision history

3lectr1c: changed some things in the overview - integrated graphics in 2001 and last-gen ATI graphics in 2002 make them far more mid-range than high end.

2025-07-03T01:59:43Z

changed some things in the overview - integrated graphics in 2001 and last-gen ATI graphics in 2002 make them far more mid-range than high end.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid ~~to high~~-~~end~~ notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.		The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid-range notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

	~~Borrowing heavily from~~ the [[PCG-F]], ~~they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 VAIO lineup~~.		They succeeded the [[PCG-F]], borrowing heavily from its design.

	They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.		They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays. A 15-inch SXGA+ panel was available in the higher-end 2002 models.

	~~They were acclaimed upon their release because~~ of ~~their style, portability and build quality~~.		The PCG-FX is constructed fully out of plastic.

	~~The PCG-FX is constructed fully out~~ of ~~plastic~~.[[File:PCG-FX.png\|thumb\|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]		They were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.[[File:PCG-FX.png\|thumb\|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

	On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.		On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.

	~~They had some of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]].~~ They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.		They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

	The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life, which would replace the modular floppy drive.		The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life, which would replace the modular floppy drive.
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	Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.		Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

	They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio ~~footages~~, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.		They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footage, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
	==Resources==		==Resources==
	[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]		[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

StarX at 01:53, 29 June 2025

2025-06-29T01:53:36Z

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	The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid to high-end notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.		The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid to high-end notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

	~~Evolution of~~ the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 VAIO lineup.		Borrowing heavily from the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 VAIO lineup.

	They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.		They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.
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	They had some of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.		They had some of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

	The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life.		The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life, which would replace the modular floppy drive.

	They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.		They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

	Sony made many ~~some~~ variations of it, ~~changing the CPUs'~~ models and ~~clock speed~~.		Sony made many variations of this model, from budget models with an Intel Celeron and a 1024x768 display to high spec models featuring a 1400x1050 display and Athlon XP.
	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor''': Celeron 600MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)		'''Processor''': Celeron 600MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

Jason21: /* Downloads */

2025-05-09T20:58:56Z

Downloads

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	[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]		[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]

			[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fxa36-33-32 Sony VAIO PCG-FXA Series (PCG-FXA36) Recovery Discs]

			[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-fxa-36-winxp-oem-00-00 Sony VAIO PCG-FXA Series (PCG-FXA36) HDD Image]

	We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.		We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

3lectr1c: pcg-fx uses an all plastic build

2024-11-15T14:41:28Z

pcg-fx uses an all plastic build

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	They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.		They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.

	~~Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they~~ were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.[[File:PCG-FX.png\|thumb\|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]		They were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.

			The PCG-FX is constructed fully out of plastic.[[File:PCG-FX.png\|thumb\|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

	On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.		On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.

3lectr1c: added a new image

2024-11-10T19:17:13Z

added a new image

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			[[File:PCG-FX220 no background.png\|thumb\|PCG-FX220 booted to the Windows 2000 desktop]]
	[[File:FX.png\|thumb\|PCG-FX]]		[[File:FX.png\|thumb\|PCG-FX]]

3lectr1c: added link to FX200 recovery media

2024-05-25T16:45:09Z

added link to FX200 recovery media

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	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]		[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]

			[https://archive.org/details/ucg-064-meumb-6-d-1_202405 Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX200 Series) Windows Me Recovery Discs]

	[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]		[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]

Romanio0089 at 19:49, 30 January 2023

2023-01-30T19:49:40Z

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	===== Disassembly Guide =====		===== Disassembly Guide =====
	[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]		[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]

			If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==

Romanio0089 at 19:42, 30 January 2023

2023-01-30T19:42:07Z

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	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]

			===== Disassembly Guide =====
			[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]		[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]

Romanio0089 at 10:53, 7 December 2022

2022-12-07T10:53:15Z

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	We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.		We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

			It is unknown if these discs are compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)\|SVRP]].

	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.
	==Sources==		==Sources==
	[https://sony.com/ Sony]		[https://sony.com/ Sony]

Romanio0089 at 19:46, 3 August 2022

2022-08-03T19:46:19Z

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	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx210_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX210 Service Manual]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx210_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX210 Service Manual]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx220-40-50-70_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 / PCG-FX240 / PCG-FX250 / PCG-FX270 ~~Series~~ Service Manual]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx220-40-50-70_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 / PCG-FX240 / PCG-FX250 / PCG-FX270 Service Manual]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx777-877_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX777 / PCG-FX888 Service Manual]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx777-877_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX777 / PCG-FX888 Service Manual]