PCG-X505 - Revision history

StarX at 22:05, 11 March 2026

2026-03-11T22:05:59Z

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	Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.		Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.

	There were two revisions of this model, the first one includes models PCG-X505/P and PCG/X505/SP, was released only for the Japanese Market and uses 1.0GHz Intel Pentium M "Banias" CPU. The second revision includes models PCG-X505CP (Japan), VGN-X505ZP (USA), VGN-X505VP (Europe) and VGN-X505AP (Asia, Oceania, South Africa) and uses 1.1GHz Intel Pentium M "Banias" CPU.		There were two revisions of this model, the first one includes models PCG-X505/P and PCG/X505/SP, was released only for the Japanese Market and uses 1.0GHz Intel Pentium M "Banias" CPU. The second revision includes models PCG-X505CP (Japan), VGN-X505ZP (USA), VGN-X505VP (Europe) and VGN-X505AP (Asia, Oceania, South Africa) and uses 1.1GHz Intel Pentium M "Banias" CPU. The X505 was also available in 2 different finishes, the first was a plain matte lid and the much rarer second option was a glossy lid with the carbon fibre visible.

	[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505[[File:X505 Inside.png\|thumb\|PCG-X505 inside]]]]		[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505[[File:X505 Inside.png\|thumb\|PCG-X505 inside]]]]

Resident007: /* Recovery Discs */ Added two recoveries and some info about revisions

2026-03-11T10:14:05Z

Recovery Discs: Added two recoveries and some info about revisions

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	Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.		Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.

			There were two revisions of this model, the first one includes models PCG-X505/P and PCG/X505/SP, was released only for the Japanese Market and uses 1.0GHz Intel Pentium M "Banias" CPU. The second revision includes models PCG-X505CP (Japan), VGN-X505ZP (USA), VGN-X505VP (Europe) and VGN-X505AP (Asia, Oceania, South Africa) and uses 1.1GHz Intel Pentium M "Banias" CPU.

	[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505[[File:X505 Inside.png\|thumb\|PCG-X505 inside]]]]		[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505[[File:X505 Inside.png\|thumb\|PCG-X505 inside]]]]
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	===== Recovery Discs =====		===== Recovery Discs =====
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|PCG-X505		\|PCG-X505/P, PCG-X505/SP
	\|[https://archive.org/details/vaio-x505-winxp-japan-factory-recovery-cds Internet Archive]		\|[https://archive.org/details/vaio-x505-winxp-japan-factory-recovery-cds Internet Archive]
	\|}		\|}
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	\|PCG-X505		\|PCG-X505
	\|[https://archive.org/details/vaio-x505-winxp-japan-factory-recovery-cds Internet Archive]		\|[https://archive.org/details/vaio-x505-winxp-japan-factory-recovery-cds Internet Archive]
			\|-
			\|PCG-X505CP (Unofficial)
			\|[https://archive.org/details/pcg-x505cp-hdd-image-rus Internet Archive]
			\|-
			\|VGN-X505ZP
			\|[https://archive.org/details/vgn-x505zp-hdd-image Internet Archive]
	\|}		\|}

Resident007: Fixed some typos, added a picture of the insides

2026-03-10T22:50:20Z

Fixed some typos, added a picture of the insides

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	\| series = 505 series		\| series = 505 series
	\| rel = 2003 (Japan), 2004 (Worldwide)		\| rel = 2003 (Japan), 2004 (Worldwide)
	\| cpu = Intel Pentium M ULV "~~Dothan~~" 1.0/1.1GHz		\| cpu = Intel Pentium M ULV "Banias" 1.0/1.1GHz
	\| gpu = Intel 855GME with 64MB VRAM		\| gpu = Intel 855GME with up to 64MB VRAM (allocated from RAM)
	\| chipset = Intel 855GME		\| chipset = Intel 855GME
	\| memory = DDR SDRAM (soldered, non-upgradable)		\| memory = 512MB DDR SDRAM (soldered, non-upgradable)
	\| display = 10.4" 1024x768 (XGA) TFT panel, 4:3		\| display = 10.4" 1024x768 (XGA) TFT panel, 4:3
	\| storage = 1.8" HDD (compact IDE, iPod-compatible)		\| storage = 1.8" HDD (compact IDE, iPod-compatible)
	\| audio = ~~Intel~~ AC'97 compatible		\| audio = SoundMAX AC'97 compatible
	\| ports = 1x Type II PC Card slot; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (IEEE 1394/FireWire 400 4-pin); 2x USB 2.0		\| ports = 1x Type II PC Card slot; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (IEEE 1394/FireWire 400 4-pin); 2x USB 2.0
	\| connectivity = 802.11 a/b/g wireless (via included PCMCIA card)		\| connectivity = 802.11 a/b/g wireless (via included PCMCIA card)
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	[[File:PCG-X505 marketing image.jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 marketing image\|thumb\|PCG-X505 marketing image]]		[[File:PCG-X505 marketing image.jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 marketing image\|thumb\|PCG-X505 marketing image]]
	It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "~~Dothan~~" Pentium M clocked at 1.0 or 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.		It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Banias" Pentium M clocked at 1.0 or 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with up to 64MB of VRAM allocated from system RAM.

	The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.		The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.
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	Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.		Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.

	[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505 ]]		[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505[[File:X505 Inside.png\|thumb\|PCG-X505 inside]]]]

	== Daily usage today ==		== Daily usage today ==

Resident007 at 23:16, 16 February 2026

2026-02-16T23:16:02Z

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	\| series = 505 series		\| series = 505 series
	\| rel = 2003 (Japan), 2004 (Worldwide)		\| rel = 2003 (Japan), 2004 (Worldwide)
	\| cpu = Intel Pentium M ULV "Dothan" 1.1GHz		\| cpu = Intel Pentium M ULV "Dothan" 1.0/1.1GHz
	\| gpu = Intel 855GME with 64MB VRAM		\| gpu = Intel 855GME with 64MB VRAM
	\| chipset = Intel 855GME		\| chipset = Intel 855GME
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	[[File:PCG-X505 marketing image.jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 marketing image\|thumb\|PCG-X505 marketing image]]		[[File:PCG-X505 marketing image.jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 marketing image\|thumb\|PCG-X505 marketing image]]
	It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.		It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.0 or 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.

	The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.		The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.

StarX at 14:47, 29 August 2025

2025-08-29T14:47:09Z

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-[[File:10 PCG-X505 .1391682306.jpg|thumb|alt=PCG-X505 from front|PCG-X505 from front]]
+{{Infobox Specs
 [[File:PCG-X505 from side.jpg|alt=PCG-X505 from side|thumb|PCG-X505 from side]]
 The VAIO PCG-X505 was a high-end, thin and light, "ultraportable" laptop computer released by Sony worldwide in 2004 (with a Japan-only release in 2003). It was marketed as an "Extreme 505" notebook, the last in the 505 series. It was the slimmest laptop available at the time and is still thought of as the "MacBook Air before the MacBook Air".
 [[File:PCG-X505 marketing image.jpg|alt=PCG-X505 marketing image|thumb|PCG-X505 marketing image]]
 It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.
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 Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.
 [[File:PCG-X505 .jpg|alt=PCG-X505 |thumb|PCG-X505 ]]
 == Daily usage today ==

Resident007: added recovery discs, hdd image and disassembly guide by Jason Novak, improved styling a bit

2024-12-05T08:59:19Z

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 == Resources ==
 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnK7tfd69ZU Disassembly Guide]
 ==Downloads==

Laki2: /* Daily usage today */

2024-08-01T21:11:43Z

Daily usage today

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	The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.		The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.

	Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card		Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card.
	[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505 ]]		[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505 ]]

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	== Daily usage today ==		== Daily usage today ==
	While extremely advanced for its time back in 2004, the X505 is, nowadays, almost completely useless. Its processor is, when compared to other laptops of its time, slower, the graphics are weaker, and the RAM is not upgradeable (even though it is enough for light usage like text editing or even importing videos from the i.Link S400 port). The little, 1.8" HDD will also not help things out (it uses the same compact IDE interface as Apple's iPods, so spares are easy and cheap to find, as well as flash modding solutions). The tiny keyboard ~~and awkward "trackpoint" mouse interface~~ will not add anything positive to the overall user experience		While extremely advanced for its time back in 2004, the X505 is, nowadays, almost completely useless. Its processor is, when compared to other laptops of its time, slower, the graphics are weaker, and the RAM is not upgradeable (even though it is enough for light usage like text editing or even importing videos from the i.Link S400 port). The little, 1.8" HDD will also not help things out (it uses the same compact IDE interface as Apple's iPods, so spares are easy and cheap to find, as well as flash modding solutions). The tiny keyboard will not add anything positive to the overall user experience.

	Overall, the PCG-X505 can only be recommended as a collectors item, and a rather expensive one as well		Overall, the PCG-X505 can only be recommended as a collectors item, and a rather expensive one as well.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

Laki2 at 10:59, 26 November 2023

2023-11-26T10:59:48Z

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	[[File:10 PCG-X505 .1391682306.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:10 PCG-X505 .1391682306.jpg\|thumb\|alt=PCG-X505 from front\|PCG-X505 from front]]

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The VAIO PCG-X505 was a high-end, thin and light, "ultraportable" laptop computer released by Sony worldwide in 2004 (with a Japan-only release in 2003).		[[File:PCG-X505 from side.jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 from side\|thumb\|PCG-X505 from side]]
			The VAIO PCG-X505 was a high-end, thin and light, "ultraportable" laptop computer released by Sony worldwide in 2004 (with a Japan-only release in 2003). It was marketed as an "Extreme 505" notebook, the last in the 505 series. It was the slimmest laptop available at the time and is still thought of as the "MacBook Air before the MacBook Air".
			[[File:PCG-X505 marketing image.jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 marketing image\|thumb\|PCG-X505 marketing image]]
	It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.		It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.

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	Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card		Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card
			[[File:PCG-X505 .jpg\|alt=PCG-X505 \|thumb\|PCG-X505 ]]

	== Detailed Specs ==		== Detailed Specs ==
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	'''Weight:''' 860g (1.85lb)		'''Weight:''' 860g (1.85lb)

	'''Battery life:''' 2h, 57min as tested by ~~notebookreview~~.com at launch		'''Battery life:''' 2h, 57min as tested by NotebookReview.com at launch

	'''MSRP:''' 2999.99USD (US)		'''MSRP:''' 2999.99USD (US)

MrKei at 22:01, 21 October 2023

2023-10-21T22:01:11Z

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The VAIO PCG-X505 is a high-end, thin and light, "ultraportable" laptop computer released by Sony worldwide in 2004 (with a Japan-only release in 2003).		The VAIO PCG-X505 was a high-end, thin and light, "ultraportable" laptop computer released by Sony worldwide in 2004 (with a Japan-only release in 2003).

	It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.		It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.

	The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.		The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.

			Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card

	== Detailed Specs ==		== Detailed Specs ==
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	'''MSRP:''' 2999.99USD (US)		'''MSRP:''' 2999.99USD (US)

			== Daily usage today ==
			While extremely advanced for its time back in 2004, the X505 is, nowadays, almost completely useless. Its processor is, when compared to other laptops of its time, slower, the graphics are weaker, and the RAM is not upgradeable (even though it is enough for light usage like text editing or even importing videos from the i.Link S400 port). The little, 1.8" HDD will also not help things out (it uses the same compact IDE interface as Apple's iPods, so spares are easy and cheap to find, as well as flash modding solutions). The tiny keyboard and awkward "trackpoint" mouse interface will not add anything positive to the overall user experience

			Overall, the PCG-X505 can only be recommended as a collectors item, and a rather expensive one as well

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

Laki2 at 09:17, 1 October 2023

2023-10-01T09:17:32Z

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	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
	~~WIP~~		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnK7tfd69ZU Disassembly Guide]

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==