PCG-GRX - Revision history

Romanio0089 at 17:13, 11 August 2022

2022-08-11T17:13:23Z

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	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX variant (GR Series), Sony laid its focus on multimedia, with features such as a high-end 16.1" UGXA and a DVD-RW drive. It is an excellent media consumption device.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX variant (GR Series), Sony laid its focus on multimedia, with features such as a high-end 16.1" UGXA and a DVD-RW drive. It is an excellent media consumption device.

	With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm (13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of around 3.8kg (8.28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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~~. The PCG-GRX, being the multimedia focused variant of the GR Series, has the least powerful hardware, just after the GR variant. But it also features the best screen and a DVD-RW drive, which was very special in its day.		With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm (13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of around 3.8kg (8.28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX was designed to be stationary. However, they offered average battery life, lasting 1.5 to 4.5 hours (one battery), or 3 to 9 hours (two batteries). These are marketing numbers from Sony, which should be taken with a pinch of salt. The PCG-GRX, being the multimedia focused variant of the GR Series, has the least powerful hardware, just after the GR variant. But it also features the best screen and a DVD-RW drive, which was very special in its day.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRX was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent UXGA screen on the higher-end models were a pleasure to look at.		As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRX was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, and the magnificent UXGA 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 DVD-RW drive, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3x USB 2.0 ports. Unlike other GR Series models, the GRX was not offered with any wireless connectivity, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If needed, those features could be added via the two Type II PC card slots.		Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a DVD-RW drive, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3x USB 2.0 ports. Unlike other GR Series models, the GRX was not offered with any wireless connectivity, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If needed, those features could be added via the two Type II PC card slots.

Romanio0089 at 16:02, 11 August 2022

2022-08-11T16:02:35Z

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	==Overview==		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|PCG-GRX with dock, infrared sensor and multimedia remote]]
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX ~~Series~~ was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX ~~Variant of the~~ GR Series Sony laid its focus on ~~Multimedia~~ with features such as a ~~DVD~~-~~RW drive and high~~ end 16.1" UGXA. ~~Excelent for watching movies and TV~~.		==Overview ==
	~~[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]~~		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX variant (GR Series), Sony laid its focus on multimedia, with features such as a high-end 16.1" UGXA and a DVD-RW drive. It is an excellent media consumption device.
	With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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. The PCG-GRX, being the multimedia focused variant of the GR-Series, has the least powerful ~~Hardware of~~ the ~~three~~ GR ~~Variants~~. But it also features the best screen and a DVD-RW drive, which was very special in its day.
			With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm (13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of around 3.8kg (8.28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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. The PCG-GRX, being the multimedia focused variant of the GR Series, has the least powerful hardware, just after the GR variant. But it also features the best screen and a DVD-RW drive, which was very special in its day.

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

	Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a DVD-RW, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Unlike other ~~PGR-~~GR ~~Models~~, the GRX was not offered with any wireless connectivity, such as ~~Wifi~~ and Bluetooth. If needed those features ~~can~~ be added via the two Type II PC ~~Card Slots~~		Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a DVD-RW drive, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3x USB 2.0 ports. Unlike other GR Series models, the GRX was not offered with any wireless connectivity, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If needed, those features could be added via the two Type II PC card slots.

	The desktop replacement was available in two choices of screen size: 15" or 16.1". The GPU offered in the PCG-GRX was the ATI Mobility ~~RADEON~~ 7500. This was paired with a range of Mobile Pentium 4s, ranging from 1.6GHz to 2.4GHz and a choice between 256MB, 512MB or 1GB ~~DDR-SDRAM~~, with the possibility of upgrading to 1GB ~~of memory~~, though some ~~Models~~ only support up to 512MB. This makes the PCG-GRX a pretty powerful laptop for it's time.		The desktop replacement was available in two choices of screen size: 15" or 16.1". The GPU offered in the PCG-GRX was the ATI Mobility Radeon 7500. This was paired with a range of Mobile Pentium 4 CPUs, ranging from 1.6GHz to 2.4GHz and a choice between 256MB, 512MB or 1GB of RAM, with the possibility of upgrading to the maximum of 1GB, though some models only support up to 512MB. This makes the PCG-GRX a pretty powerful laptop for it's time.

	The PCG-GRX came preinstalled with either Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.		The PCG-GRX came preinstalled with either Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.

	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 4-M 1,6GHz / 1,7GHz / 1,8GHz / 2GHz / 2,4GHz		'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 4-M 1.6GHz / 1.7GHz / 1.8GHz / 2GHz / 2.4GHz

	'''Graphics:''' ATI Mobility ~~RADEON~~ 7500 (32MB)		'''Graphics:''' ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (32MB)

	'''Display:''' 15"" XGA (1024x768) 16.1" UXGA (1600x1200)		'''Display:''' 15" XGA (1024x768) \| 16.1" UXGA (1600x1200)

	'''RAM:''' DDR-SODIMM up to 1GB (~~512 Depending~~ on ~~Model~~)		'''RAM:''' DDR-SODIMM up to 1GB (512MB depending on model)

	'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE ~~HDD 30GB / 40GB / 60GB~~		'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE

	'''OS:''' Windows XP Professional / Windows 2000 Professional		'''OS:''' Windows XP Professional / Windows 2000 Professional

	'''Weight:''' 3,8kg (8,28 lbs)		'''Weight:''' 3.8kg (8.28 lbs)

	==Daily Usage Today==		==Daily Usage Today==
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	==Resources==		==Resources==
			WIP

			== Downloads==
			[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-grx600p-system-recovery-cd-version-g134.0 Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Recovery Discs] (INCOMPLETE)

	~~==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.

Maxi at 14:08, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T14:08:15Z

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	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX Variant of the GR Series Sony laid its focus on Multimedia with features such as a DVD-RW drive and high end 16.1" UGXA. Excelent for watching movies and TV.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX Variant of the GR Series Sony laid its focus on Multimedia with features such as a DVD-RW drive and high end 16.1" UGXA. Excelent for watching movies and TV.
	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]
	With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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. The PCG-GRX, being the multimedia focused variant of the GR-Series, has the least powerful Hardware of the three GR Variants. But it also features the best screen and a DVD-RW drive, which was very special in its day.

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

Maxi at 13:54, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T13:54:05Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX Variant of the GR Series Sony laid its focus on Multimedia with features such as a DVD-RW drive.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX Variant of the GR Series Sony laid its focus on Multimedia with features such as a DVD-RW drive and high end 16.1" UGXA. Excelent for watching movies and TV.
	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]
	With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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.

Maxi at 13:43, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T13:43:09Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRX Variant of the GR Series Sony laid its focus on Multimedia with features such as a DVD-RW drive.
	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]
	With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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.

Maxi at 12:59, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T12:59:28Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002.
	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-~~GRX316MP~~.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX92G-P.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP with matching mouse and multimedia remote]]
	With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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.

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	Pictures:		Pictures:
	[https://~~www~~.~~tietokonemuseo~~.~~net~~/~~tietokoneita~~/~~sony-vaio-pcg-grx316mp~~/ ~~tietokonemuseo~~.~~net~~]		[https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2002/0909/sony2.htm pc.watch.impress.co.jp]

Maxi at 12:26, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T12:26:53Z

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	Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a DVD-RW, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Unlike other PGR-GR Models, the GRX was not offered with any wireless connectivity, such as Wifi and Bluetooth. If needed those features can be added via the two Type II PC Card Slots		Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a DVD-RW, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input and a Memory Stick slot. The ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Unlike other PGR-GR Models, the GRX was not offered with any wireless connectivity, such as Wifi and Bluetooth. If needed those features can be added via the two Type II PC Card Slots

	The desktop replacement was available in two choices of screen size: 15" or 16.1". The GPU offered in the PCG-GRX was the ATI Mobility RADEON 7500. This was paired with a range of Mobile Pentium 4s, ranging from 1.6GHz to 2.4GHz and a choice between 256MB, 512MB or 1GB DDR-SDRAM, with the possibility of upgrading to 1GB of memory, though some Models only support up to 512MB. This makes the PCG-GRX a pretty powerful laptop for it's time~~, especially considering the GPU, which was the most powerful offered in the PCG-GR Series~~		The desktop replacement was available in two choices of screen size: 15" or 16.1". The GPU offered in the PCG-GRX was the ATI Mobility RADEON 7500. This was paired with a range of Mobile Pentium 4s, ranging from 1.6GHz to 2.4GHz and a choice between 256MB, 512MB or 1GB DDR-SDRAM, with the possibility of upgrading to 1GB of memory, though some Models only support up to 512MB. This makes the PCG-GRX a pretty powerful laptop for it's time.

	The PCG-GRX came preinstalled with either Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.		The PCG-GRX came preinstalled with either Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.

Maxi at 12:20, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T12:20:40Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRX Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002.
			[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP.jpg\|alt=A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP\|thumb\|342x342px\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP]]
	With its size of 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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 35.5cm by 29.2cm by 3.8 cm b(13.9 by 11.4 by 1.5 inches) and weight of up around 3,8kg (8,28 lbs), it is clear that the PCG-GRX 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.

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	[https://sony.com Sony], [https://icecat.biz/p/sony/pcg-grx616mp/notebooks-vaio+grx616mp+p4+2000+512mb+40gb-37243.html icecat], [https://www.zdnet.com/product/sony-vaio-pcg-grx516sp/ zdnet] and [https://specspro.net/laptops/ SpecsPro]		[https://sony.com Sony], [https://icecat.biz/p/sony/pcg-grx616mp/notebooks-vaio+grx616mp+p4+2000+512mb+40gb-37243.html icecat], [https://www.zdnet.com/product/sony-vaio-pcg-grx516sp/ zdnet] and [https://specspro.net/laptops/ SpecsPro]

			Pictures:
			[https://www.tietokonemuseo.net/tietokoneita/sony-vaio-pcg-grx316mp/ tietokonemuseo.net]

Maxi at 10:24, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T10:24:31Z

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	==Sources==		==Sources==

			[https://sony.com Sony], [https://icecat.biz/p/sony/pcg-grx616mp/notebooks-vaio+grx616mp+p4+2000+512mb+40gb-37243.html icecat], [https://www.zdnet.com/product/sony-vaio-pcg-grx516sp/ zdnet] and [https://specspro.net/laptops/ SpecsPro]

Maxi at 10:22, 1 August 2022

2022-08-01T10:22:16Z

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	The PCG-GRX came preinstalled with either Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.		The PCG-GRX came preinstalled with either Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.

	~~DVD-RW~~

	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==