PCG-VX - Revision history

Romanio0089 at 19:49, 30 January 2023

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	===== Disassembly Guide =====		===== Disassembly Guide =====
	[https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/eurusd/diary/200903060000/ Sony VAIO PCG-VX Disassembly Guide] - [https://www.fs-co.com/vaiopcg-vx.html (alternative guide)]		[https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/eurusd/diary/200903060000/ Sony VAIO PCG-VX Disassembly Guide] - [https://www.fs-co.com/vaiopcg-vx.html (alternative guide)]

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

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==

Romanio0089 at 19:44, 30 January 2023

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	===== Disassembly Guide =====		===== Disassembly Guide =====
	[https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/eurusd/diary/200903060000/ Sony VAIO PCG-VX Disassembly Guide], [https://www.fs-co.com/vaiopcg-vx.html (alternative guide)]		[https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/eurusd/diary/200903060000/ Sony VAIO PCG-VX Disassembly Guide] - [https://www.fs-co.com/vaiopcg-vx.html (alternative guide)]

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==

Romanio0089 at 19:43, 30 January 2023

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	===== Disassembly Guide =====		===== Disassembly Guide =====
	[https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/eurusd/diary/200903060000/ PCG-VX], [https://www.fs-co.com/vaiopcg-vx.html ~~PCG-VX~~ (~~alt~~)]		[https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/eurusd/diary/200903060000/ Sony VAIO PCG-VX Disassembly Guide], [https://www.fs-co.com/vaiopcg-vx.html (alternative guide)]

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==

Romanio0089 at 19:43, 30 January 2023

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	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-VX71P Specifications Sheet]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-VX71P Specifications Sheet]

			===== Disassembly Guide =====
			[https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/eurusd/diary/200903060000/ PCG-VX], [https://www.fs-co.com/vaiopcg-vx.html PCG-VX (alt)]

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.

Romanio0089 at 10:51, 7 December 2022

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	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.

	Recovery discs are not available for this series. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them and send them to us !		Recovery discs are not available for this series. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them and send them to us!
	==Sources==		==Sources==
	[https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vx-series-review/ CNET], [https://sony.com/ Sony]		[https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vx-series-review/ CNET], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

Romanio0089 at 18:04, 11 August 2022

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	Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this series.		Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this series.
			[[File:PCG-VX2.jpg\|thumb\|PCG-VX]]
	In fact, while the competitors (e.g. IBM and Compaq) offered in their laptops one of the best GPUs in the market, the ATI Mobility Radeon Series, the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM IGP, low-end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops in the graphics segment.		In fact, while the competitors (e.g. IBM and Compaq) offered in their laptops one of the best GPUs in the market, the ATI Mobility Radeon Series, the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM IGP, low-end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops in the graphics segment.

Romanio0089 at 18:01, 11 August 2022

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	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-VX Series Presentation PDF]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-VX Series Presentation PDF]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-~~vx_specs~~.pdf PCG-VX ~~Specifications Sheet~~]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_usersguide.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series User's Guide]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-~~vx_usersguide~~.pdf PCG-VX Series ~~first~~ User's Guide]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_usersguide2.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series User's Guide (Alt)]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-~~vx_usersguide2~~.pdf PCG-VX Series ~~second User's Guide~~]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series Warranty Information]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-~~vx_warranty~~.pdf PCG-~~VX Series Warranty Information~~]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-VX71P Specifications Sheet]
	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.

Romanio0089 at 15:07, 10 August 2022

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	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.

			Recovery discs are not available for this series. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them and send them to us !
	==Sources==		==Sources==
	[https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vx-series-review/ CNET], [https://sony.com/ Sony]		[https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vx-series-review/ CNET], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

Romanio0089 at 15:06, 10 August 2022

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	~~THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY WIP~~		[[File:PCG-VX.png\|thumb\|PCG-VX in Japanese Presentation PDF]]

	==Overview==		==Overview==
	~~[[File:VGN-CS LEDs.jpg\|thumb\|Black VGN-CS with its LEDs]]~~The Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series is a range of mid-end laptops released by Sony between March and June 2002. It's one of the evolutions of the PCG-XR, released the previous year~~, which was offered in many different variants~~.		The Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series is a range of mid-end laptops released by Sony between March and June 2002. It's one of the evolutions of the PCG-XR, released the previous year.

	On the ~~contrary~~, one of the weak points of the VX was that it wasn't offered with different setups and the optional were just limited to the RAM and software.		While the XR was offered in many different variants, one of the weak points of the VX was that it wasn't offered with different setups, and the optional were just limited to the RAM, the dual battery, and software.

	Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this laptop series.		Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this laptop series.

	In fact, while the competitors (~~like~~ IBM and Compaq) offered one of the best GPUs in the market ~~equipped in their laptops (~~ATI Mobility Radeon), the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM, low end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops.		In fact, while the competitors (e.g. IBM and Compaq) offered in their laptops one of the best GPUs in the market, the ATI Mobility Radeon, the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM, low-end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops.

	Analogously, this series was offered just with one CPU, the Intel Pentium, not powerful but very well developed in terms of energy ~~saving~~, making the VX Series ~~ones~~ of the best ~~laptops~~ in terms of battery life.		Analogously, this series was offered just with one CPU, the Intel Pentium, not powerful but very well developed in terms of energy management, making the VX Series one of the best in terms of battery life.

	On the other hand, it was very appreciated that it was equipped with many ports (~~like~~ firewire) and an external CD/DVD drive was included in the price. It supported Wi/Fi but didn't have Bluetooth, not even as an optional.		On the other hand, it was very appreciated that it was equipped with many ports (for example: firewire, USB, memory stick) and an external CD/DVD drive was included in the price. It supported Wi/Fi but didn't have Bluetooth, not even as an optional. It was already equipped with productivity software (Office) and also for video, photo, and audio editing (e.g. Photoshop, SonicStage).

	For all those reasons, it can be considered a well-made but mid-range laptop.		For all those reasons, it can be considered a well-made but mid-range laptop.


	~~HERE~~
	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor:''' Intel ~~Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 GHz, T6400 2.0GHz, P8600 2.40GHz, P8700 2.53GHz, T9550 2.66GHz~~		'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor 850MHz-M

	'''Graphics:''' Intel ~~Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (optional and rarely available)~~		'''Graphics:''' Intel 815EM

	'''Display:''' 14,~~1“ 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO~~		'''Display:''' 14.1-inch, XGA (1024×768) TFT color LCD

	'''Memory:''' ~~DDR2~~-~~SDRAM~~ (~~2 slots, not soldered~~)		'''Memory:''' SDRAM micro-DIMM (PC100)

	'''Storage:''' ~~2.5" SATA~~		'''Storage:''' Ultra ATA/100

	'''Weight:''' 2.6 kg		'''Weight:''' 2 kg

	'''Original OS:''' Windows ~~Vista~~		'''Original OS:''' Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix), Windows XP Home Edition
	==Daily Usage Today==		==Daily Usage Today==
	~~VGN~~-CS Series ~~laptops can still be used today~~, as they ~~are~~ equipped with ~~2008/2009 top of the range CPUs~~.		PCG-VX Series cannot handle modern programs, especially if resource-intensive. However, because they were equipped with Windows XP, some basic web browsing may still be feasible thanks to some modern browsers but still supporting XP.

	~~It can be used for web browsing and simple~~ programs ~~like text writing and creative apps from around 2010, with better performance in the models with the NVIDIA GPU~~.		Thanks also to the big community related to Windows XP, many modern programs still have a "light" version supporting XP.

	~~Games from 00s years~~ can be ~~played~~, ~~but it may not handle modern videogames~~, ~~still playable with cloud gaming apps~~.		Preinstalled programs can still be used today for text writing and basic photo, video, or audio editing.
	==Resources==		==Resources==
	[~~http~~://www~~.vaio~~.sony~~.co~~.jp/~~Products~~/~~CS1~~/ Sony JP VAIO ~~VGN~~-~~CS (2008)~~ Series Presentation Page]		[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-VX9/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-VX Series Presentation Page]

	~~[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Startup Guide]~~

	~~[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_usersguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series User Guide~~]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/~~vgn~~-cs/~~vgn~~-~~cs_operationguide~~.pdf Sony VAIO ~~VGN~~-CS Series ~~Operation Guide~~]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-VX Series Presentation PDF]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/~~vgn~~-cs/~~vgn~~-~~cs_warranty~~.pdf ~~Sony VAIO VGN~~-~~CS Series Warranty Summary~~]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_specs.pdf PCG-VX Specifications Sheet]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/~~vgn~~-cs/~~vgn~~-~~cs_safetyinformation~~.pdf ~~Sony VAIO VGN~~-CS Series ~~Safety Information~~]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_usersguide.pdf PCG-VX Series first User's Guide]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/~~vgn~~-cs/~~vgn~~-~~cs_opticaldiskdriverreplacement~~.pdf ~~Sony VAIO VGN~~-CS Series ~~Optical Disk Replacement~~ Guide]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_usersguide2.pdf PCG-VX Series second User's Guide]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/~~vgn~~-cs/~~vgn~~-~~cs_harddiskreplacement~~.pdf ~~Sony VAIO VGN~~-CS Series ~~Hard Drive Replacement Guide~~]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_warranty.pdf PCG-VX Series Warranty Information]
	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	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://www.~~notebookcheck~~.~~net~~/~~Sony~~-~~Vaio~~-~~VGN~~-CS-~~Series.12409.0.html NotebookCheck~~], [https://sony.com/ Sony]		[https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vx-series-review/ CNET], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series is a range of mid-end laptops released by Sony ~~between March and June~~ 2002. It's one of the evolutions of the PCG-XR, released the previous year.		The Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series is a range of mid to high-end laptops released by Sony in 2002. It's one of the evolutions of the PCG-XR, released the previous year.

	While the XR was offered in many different variants, one of the weak points of the VX was that it wasn't offered with different setups, and the ~~optional~~ were just limited to the RAM, ~~the~~ dual battery, and software.		While the XR was offered in many different variants, one of the weak points of the VX was that it wasn't offered with different setups, and the optionals were just limited to the RAM, dual battery, and software.

	Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this ~~laptop~~ series.		Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this series.

	In fact, while the competitors (e.g. IBM and Compaq) offered in their laptops one of the best GPUs in the market, the ATI Mobility Radeon, the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM, low-end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops.		In fact, while the competitors (e.g. IBM and Compaq) offered in their laptops one of the best GPUs in the market, the ATI Mobility Radeon Series, the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM IGP, low-end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops in the graphics segment.

	Analogously, this series was offered just with one CPU, the Intel Pentium, not powerful but very well developed in terms of energy management, making the VX Series one of the best in terms of battery life.		Analogously, this series was offered just with one CPU, the Intel Pentium, not powerful but very well developed in terms of energy management, making the VX Series one of the best in terms of battery life.

	On the other hand, it was very appreciated that it was equipped with many ports (for example: ~~firewire~~, USB, ~~memory stick~~) and an external CD/DVD drive was included in the price. It supported Wi/Fi but didn't have Bluetooth, not even as an optional. It was already equipped with productivity software (Office) and also for video, photo, and audio editing (e.g. Photoshop, SonicStage).		On the other hand, it was very appreciated that it was equipped with many ports (for example: FireWire, USB, Memory Stick) and an external CD/DVD drive was included in the price. It supported Wi-Fi but didn't have Bluetooth, not even as an optional. It was already equipped with productivity software (Microsoft Office) and also for video, photo, and audio editing (e.g. Photoshop, SonicStage).

	For all those reasons, it can be considered a well-made but mid-~~range~~ laptop.		For all those reasons, it can be considered a well-made but mid to high-end laptop.
	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor 850MHz-M		'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor 850MHz-M
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	'''Display:''' 14.1-inch, XGA (1024×768) TFT color LCD		'''Display:''' 14.1-inch, XGA (1024×768) TFT color LCD

	'''Memory:''' SDRAM micro-DIMM (PC100)		'''Memory:''' SDRAM micro-DIMM (PC100)

	'''Storage:''' Ultra ATA/100		'''Storage:''' Ultra ATA/100
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	'''Original OS:''' Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix), Windows XP Home Edition		'''Original OS:''' Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix), Windows XP Home Edition
	==Daily Usage Today==		==Daily Usage Today==
	PCG-VX Series cannot handle modern programs, especially if resource-intensive. However, because they were equipped with Windows XP, some basic web browsing may still be feasible thanks to some modern browsers ~~but~~ still supporting XP.		The PCG-VX Series cannot handle modern programs, especially resource-intensive ones. However, because they were equipped with Windows XP, some basic web browsing may still be feasible thanks to some modern browsers still supporting XP.

	~~Thanks also~~ to the big community related to Windows XP, many modern programs still have a "light" version supporting XP.		Also, thanks to the big community related to Windows XP, many modern programs still have a "light" version supporting XP.

	Preinstalled programs can still be used today for text writing and basic photo, video, or audio editing.		Preinstalled programs can still be used today for text writing and basic photo, video, or audio editing.