PCG-GRZ/GRS - Revision history

Romanio0089 at 10:49, 7 December 2022

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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. 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 17:20, 11 August 2022

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	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ (also known as PCG-GRS) was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. For the buyer that wanted more portability than the rest of the GR Series, the GRZ was the way to go. It is the more powerful version of the [[PCG-GR\|GR variant]]. It featured a smaller screen and case than the [[PCG-GRX\|GRX]] and [[PCG-GRT\|GRT]], as well as less powerful hardware. This lowers the overall weight and size of the laptop thus increasing the portability of the usually quite unportable device.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ (also known as PCG-GRS) was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. For the buyer that wanted more portability than the rest of the GR Series, the GRZ was the way to go. It is the more powerful version of the [[PCG-GR\|GR variant]]. It featured a smaller screen and case than the [[PCG-GRX\|GRX]] and [[PCG-GRT\|GRT]], as well as less powerful hardware. This lowers the overall weight and size of the laptop thus increasing the portability of the usually quite unportable device.

	With its 3.4kg weight, it is clear that the PCG-GRZ was designed to be stationary, yet slightly more portable for the occasional travels. ~~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 device good for~~ a ~~few hours~~ of ~~use~~. In the GR Series lineup, the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRS with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen.		With its 3.4kg weight, it is clear that the PCG-GRZ was designed to be stationary, yet slightly more portable for the occasional travels. However, they offered average battery life, lasting 1.5 to 2.5 hours (one battery), or 3 to 5 hours (two batteries). These are marketing numbers from Sony, which should be taken with a pinch of salt. In the GR Series lineup, the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRS with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, though the 1024x768 XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series models.		As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, though the 1024x768 XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series models.

Romanio0089 at 17:19, 11 August 2022

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	Thanks to its size, the GRZ 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 PC Card 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.		Thanks to its size, the GRZ 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 PC Card 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.

	The desktop replacement was available in 14.1" (PCG-GRS only) and 15" screen sizes, with the 32MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 as its GPU. This was paired with a range of Mobile Pentium 4 CPUs, ranging from 1.7GHz to 2.4GHz and a choice between 256MB and 512MB DDR-SDRAM, with the possibility of upgrading to 1GB of memory. This makes the PCG-GRZ a pretty powerful laptop for it's time.		The desktop replacement was available in 14.1" (PCG-GRS only) and 15" screen sizes, with the 32MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 as its GPU. This was paired with a range of Mobile Pentium 4 CPUs, ranging from 1.7GHz to 2.0GHz, or a Desktop Pentium 4 2.4GHz, and a choice between 256MB and 512MB DDR-SDRAM, with the possibility of upgrading to 1GB of memory. This makes the PCG-GRZ a pretty powerful laptop for it's time.

	The PCG-GRZ came preinstalled with Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or even 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.		The PCG-GRZ came preinstalled with Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or even 2000 Professional. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.
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	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 4-M 1.7GHz / 1.8GHz / 2.0GHz / 2.4GHz		'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 4-M 1.7GHz / 1.8GHz / 2.0GHz \| 4-D 2.4GHz

	'''Graphics:''' ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 32MB		'''Graphics:''' ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 32MB

Romanio0089 at 17:15, 11 August 2022

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	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|PCG-GRZ]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|PCG-GRZ]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ (also known as PCG-GRS) was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. For the buyer that wanted more portability than the rest of the GR Series, the GRZ was the way to go. It featured a smaller screen and case, as well as less powerful hardware ~~than its brothers~~. This lowers the overall weight and size of the laptop thus increasing the portability of the usually quite unportable ~~laptop~~.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ (also known as PCG-GRS) was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. For the buyer that wanted more portability than the rest of the GR Series, the GRZ was the way to go. It is the more powerful version of the [[PCG-GR\|GR variant]]. It featured a smaller screen and case than the [[PCG-GRX\|GRX]] and [[PCG-GRT\|GRT]], as well as less powerful hardware. This lowers the overall weight and size of the laptop thus increasing the portability of the usually quite unportable device.

	With its 3.4kg weight, it is clear that the PCG-GRZ was designed to be stationary, yet slightly more portable for the occasional travels. 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 device good for a few hours of use. In the GR Series lineup, the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRS with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen.		With its 3.4kg weight, it is clear that the PCG-GRZ was designed to be stationary, yet slightly more portable for the occasional travels. 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 device good for a few hours of use. In the GR Series lineup, the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRS with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen.

Romanio0089 at 16:55, 11 August 2022

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	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
			[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-grs100p-system-recovery-cd-version-g142.0 Sony VAIO PCG-GRS System Recovery Discs]

			[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-grs100p-application-recovery-cd-version-g142.0 Sony VAIO PCG-GRS Application Recovery Discs]

			We do not know if 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.

Romanio0089 at 16:35, 11 August 2022

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	With its 3.4kg weight, it is clear that the PCG-GRZ was designed to be stationary, yet slightly more portable for the occasional travels. 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 device good for a few hours of use. In the GR Series lineup, the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRS with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen.		With its 3.4kg weight, it is clear that the PCG-GRZ was designed to be stationary, yet slightly more portable for the occasional travels. 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 device good for a few hours of use. In the GR Series lineup, the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRS with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours~~. The~~ 1024x768 XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series models.		As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours, though the 1024x768 XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series models.

	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.		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.

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			[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|PCG-GRZ]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ ~~Series~~ was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. For the buyer that wanted more portability ~~with their~~ GR the ~~PCG-~~GRZ was the way to go. It featured a smaller screen and case, as well as less powerful hardware ~~then~~ its brothers. This lowers the overall weight and size of the laptop thus increasing the portability of the usually quite unportable laptop.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ (also known as PCG-GRS) was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. For the buyer that wanted more portability than the rest of the GR Series, the GRZ was the way to go. It featured a smaller screen and case, as well as less powerful hardware than its brothers. This lowers the overall weight and size of the laptop thus increasing the portability of the usually quite unportable laptop.
	~~[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630]]~~
	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-GRZ was designed to be stationary, but also portable when needed. 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 slightly more portable laptop good for a few hours of use. In the GR-Series lineup the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRX with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen. Though it doesnt beat out the PCG-GRT in pure performance and capability.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours. ~~Though the 1024 x 768~~ XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series ~~laptops~~.		With its 3.4kg weight, it is clear that the PCG-GRZ was designed to be stationary, yet slightly more portable for the occasional travels. 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 device good for a few hours of use. In the GR Series lineup, the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRS with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen.

			As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours. The 1024x768 XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series models.

			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 GRZ 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 PC Card 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.		Thanks to its size, the GRZ 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 PC Card 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.

	The desktop replacement was available in a 15" screen ~~size~~, with the 32MB ATI Mobility ~~RADEON~~ 7500 as its GPU. This was paired with a range of ~~Desktop~~ Pentium 4s, ranging from ~~2GHz~~ to 2.4GHz and a choice between 256MB and 512MB DDR-SDRAM, with the possibility of upgrading to 1GB of memory. This makes the PCG-GRZ a pretty powerful laptop for it's time.		The desktop replacement was available in 14.1" (PCG-GRS only) and 15" screen sizes, with the 32MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 as its GPU. This was paired with a range of Mobile Pentium 4 CPUs, ranging from 1.7GHz to 2.4GHz and a choice between 256MB and 512MB DDR-SDRAM, with the possibility of upgrading to 1GB of memory. This makes the PCG-GRZ a pretty powerful laptop for it's time.

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

	~~The~~ PCG-GRZ ~~came preinstalled with Windows XP Home. Together with~~ the ~~OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate~~.		'''Fun fact:''' PCG-GRZ models were made in France (at least some, we do not know if 100% of the production was in France).

	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 4 2,0GHz / 2,4GHz		'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 4-M 1.7GHz / 1.8GHz / 2.0GHz / 2.4GHz

	'''Graphics:''' ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 32MB		'''Graphics:''' ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 32MB

	'''Display:''' 15" XGA (1024 x 768)		'''Display:''' 14.1" (PCG-GRS only) or 15" XGA (1024 x 768)

	'''RAM:'''DDR-SODIMM (up to 1GB)		'''RAM:''' DDR-SODIMM (up to 1GB)

	'''Storage:''' 2,5" IDE ~~HDD 30GB / 40GB~~		'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE

	'''OS:''' Windows XP Home		'''OS:''' Windows XP Home \| Windows XP Professional \| Windows 2000 Professional

	'''Weight:''' 4.~~1 kg~~		'''Weight:''' 3.4kg

	==Daily Usage Today==		==Daily Usage Today==
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	==Resources==		==Resources==
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	==Downloads==		==Downloads==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. ~~With~~ the GRZ ~~variant of~~ the ~~GR Series Sony laid its focus on portablilty with~~ a ~~smaler~~ screen and case.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. For the buyer that wanted more portability with their GR the PCG-GRZ was the way to go. It featured a smaller screen and case, as well as less powerful hardware then its brothers. This lowers the overall weight and size of the laptop thus increasing the portability of the usually quite unportable laptop.
	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630]]
	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-GRZ 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~~. ~~Among~~ the GR-~~Lineup~~ the PCG-GRZ is the ~~one designed to be a bit~~ more ~~portable with its slightly smaller size~~ and ~~less features~~.		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-GRZ was designed to be stationary, but also portable when needed. 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 slightly more portable laptop good for a few hours of use. In the GR-Series lineup the PCG-GRZ sits above the PCG-GRX with more powerful CPUs, but also worse screen. Though it doesnt beat out the PCG-GRT in pure performance and capability.

	As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours. Though the 1024 x 768 XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series laptops.		As all high-end VAIO laptops, the PCG-GRZ was very well built, though only out of plastic. The keyboard is good enough to type on it for hours. Though the 1024 x 768 XGA panel is a slight letdown when compared the the UXGA and SXGA+ screens offered on other PCG-GR Series laptops.

Maxi at 13:45, 1 August 2022

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002.		The Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ Series was a high-end multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With the GRZ variant of the GR Series Sony laid its focus on portablilty with a smaler screen and case.
	[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630]]		[[File:Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630.jpg\|thumb\|A Sony Vaio PCG-GRZ630]]
	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-GRZ 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. Among the GR-Lineup the PCG-GRZ is the one designed to be a bit more portable with its slightly smaller size and less features.		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-GRZ 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. Among the GR-Lineup the PCG-GRZ is the one designed to be a bit more portable with its slightly smaller size and less features.