PCG-GR - Revision history

Romanio0089 at 10:48, 7 December 2022

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	It is highly likely that these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.		It is highly likely that 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. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.

Romanio0089 at 17:09, 18 October 2022

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	==Downloads==		==Downloads==

			[https://archive.org/details/VAIO-PCG-GR214-and-PCG-GR215-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-GR Recovery Discs]

			It is highly likely that these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.

	Only PCG-GRS recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.

	==Sources ==		==Sources ==

Romanio0089 at 17:07, 11 August 2022

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	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.

	Only PCG-~~GRX~~ recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.		Only PCG-GRS recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.

	==Sources ==		==Sources ==

Romanio0089 at 17:07, 11 August 2022

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	The Sony VAIO PCG-GR was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR variant of the GR Series can be considered a more portable device compared to the [[PCG-GRX\|GRX]] and [[PCG-GRT\|GRT]]. It is a [[PCG-GRZ/GRS\|GRZ/GRS]] but with slightly older internal components in order to have a lower price point.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GR was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR variant of the GR Series can be considered a more portable device compared to the [[PCG-GRX\|GRX]] and [[PCG-GRT\|GRT]]. It is a [[PCG-GRZ/GRS\|GRZ/GRS]] but with slightly older internal components in order to have a lower price point.

	With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm (12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. ~~This is also complimented by a rather small~~ battery, lasting 2.5 to 3.5 hours (one battery), or 5 to 7 hours (two batteries). These are marketing numbers from Sony, which should be taken with a pinch of salt.		With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm (12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. However, they offered average battery life, lasting 2.5 to 3.5 hours (one battery), or 5 to 7 hours (two batteries). These are marketing numbers from Sony, which should be taken with a pinch of salt.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GR was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent SXGA+ screen on the higher-end models were a pleasure to look at.		As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GR was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent SXGA+ screen on the higher-end models were a pleasure to look at.

Romanio0089 at 17:06, 11 August 2022

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	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|PCG-GR]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|PCG-GR]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GR was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR variant of the GR Series can be considered the ~~base version, with no additional focus on performance, portability or multimedia~~. ~~This does not mean that~~ a ~~standard GR is not capable of multimedia or performance, it just uses~~ slightly older components in order to ~~keep~~ have a lower price point ~~than the rest of the series~~.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GR was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR variant of the GR Series can be considered a more portable device compared to the [[PCG-GRX\|GRX]] and [[PCG-GRT\|GRT]]. It is a [[PCG-GRZ/GRS\|GRZ/GRS]] but with slightly older internal components in order to have a lower price point.

	With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm (12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by ~~the~~ rather small battery, lasting ~~only 90 minutes~~, ~~as reported by CNET~~. ~~A second battery could~~ be ~~installed, making the quite unportable laptop~~ a ~~little bit more portable~~.		With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm (12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by a rather small battery, lasting 2.5 to 3.5 hours (one battery), or 5 to 7 hours (two batteries). These are marketing numbers from Sony, which should be taken with a pinch of salt.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GR was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent SXGA+ screen on the higher-end models were a pleasure to look at.		As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GR was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent SXGA+ screen on the higher-end models were a pleasure to look at.

			Some units included the iconic VAIO scroll wheel, which would control a piece of software. Unfortunately, it is very hard to get this software working without using the original installation of Windows.

	Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a choice of a DVD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD-ROM, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input, a single PC Card slot and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, a 56Kbps Modem, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3 USB 2.0 ports.		Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a choice of a DVD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD-ROM, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input, a single PC Card slot and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, a 56Kbps Modem, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3 USB 2.0 ports.
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	Only PCG-GRX recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.		Only PCG-GRX recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.

	==Sources==		==Sources ==

	[https://sony.com Sony], [http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/sony-vaio-grt-review/ NotebookReview] and [https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-pcg-gr390-preview/ CNET]		[https://sony.com Sony], [http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/sony-vaio-grt-review/ NotebookReview] and [https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-pcg-gr390-preview/ CNET]

	Pictures: [https://castar.tistory.com/131 castar.tistory.com]		Pictures: [https://castar.tistory.com/131 castar.tistory.com]

Romanio0089: /* Downloads */

2022-08-11T16:50:12Z

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	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.

	Only ~~PCG-GRS and~~ PCG-GRX recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.		Only PCG-GRX recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.

	==Sources==		==Sources==

Romanio0089 at 16:04, 11 August 2022

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	==Resources==		==Resources==

	[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-GR9F/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-GR ~~Series~~ Presentation Page]		[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-GR9F/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-GR Presentation Page]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR ~~Series~~ User Manual]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR User Manual]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr_softwaremanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR ~~Series~~ Software Manual]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr_softwaremanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR Software Manual]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR ~~Series~~ Service Manual]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR Service Manual]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr170_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR170 Specifications Sheet]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-gr/pcg-gr170_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-GR170 Specifications Sheet]

Romanio0089 at 15:44, 11 August 2022

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	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|PCG-GR]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|PCG-GR]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GR ~~Series~~ was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR Series ~~listed with only GR in the model number,~~ can be considered the base version, with no additional focus on performance, portability or multimedia. This does not mean that a standard GR is not capable of multimedia or performance, it just uses slightly older components in order to keep have a lower price point than the rest of the series.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GR was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR variant of the GR Series can be considered the base version, with no additional focus on performance, portability or multimedia. This does not mean that a standard GR is not capable of multimedia or performance, it just uses slightly older components in order to keep have a lower price point than the rest of the series.

	With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm (12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. A second battery could be installed, making the quite unportable laptop a little bit more portable.		With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm (12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. A second battery could be installed, making the quite unportable laptop a little bit more portable.

Romanio0089 at 15:36, 11 August 2022

2022-08-11T15:36:18Z

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			[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|PCG-GR]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GR Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR Series ~~Vaios~~ listed with only GR in the model number, can be considered as the base ~~versions~~, with no additional focus on performance, portability or multimedia. This does not mean that a standard GR is not capable of multimedia or performance~~. Rather the GR~~ uses older ~~hardware to be more affordable~~ to the ~~consumer~~		The Sony VAIO PCG-GR Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR Series listed with only GR in the model number, can be considered the base version, with no additional focus on performance, portability or multimedia. This does not mean that a standard GR is not capable of multimedia or performance, it just uses slightly older components in order to keep have a lower price point than the rest of the series.
	~~[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E]]~~
	With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm b(12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. A second battery could be installed, making the quite unportable laptop a little bit more portable.		With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm (12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. A second battery could be installed, making the quite unportable laptop a little bit more portable.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GR was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent SXGA+ screen on the higher-end models were a pleasure to look at.		As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GR was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent SXGA+ screen on the higher-end models were a pleasure to look at.
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	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.

			Only PCG-GRS and PCG-GRX recovery discs are available. See the [[Recovery Discs]] page. We do not know if they will work on the PCG-GR, however, since it's part of the same series, it should be possible to make them work.

	==Sources==		==Sources==

Maxi at 13:52, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T13:52:04Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GR Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR Series Vaios listed with only GR in the model number, can be considered as the base versions, with no additional focus on performance, portability or multimedia. This does not mean that a standard GR is not capable of multimedia or performance.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GR Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. The GR Series Vaios listed with only GR in the model number, can be considered as the base versions, with no additional focus on performance, portability or multimedia. This does not mean that a standard GR is not capable of multimedia or performance. Rather the GR uses older hardware to be more affordable to the consumer
	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E-BP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E\|thumb\|375x375px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GR5E]]
	With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm b(12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. A second battery could be installed, making the quite unportable laptop a little bit more portable.		With its size of 32.5 cm by 26.9 cm by 3.8 cm b(12.8 by 10.6 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up to 4.1 kg (9.1 pounds), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. A second battery could be installed, making the quite unportable laptop a little bit more portable.