VGN-FJ - Revision history

Laki2 at 21:34, 22 December 2025

2025-12-22T21:34:27Z

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	{{Infobox Specs		{{Infobox Specs
	\| name = VGN-FJ		\| name = VGN-FJ
	\| image = ~~Various casing colors in which the~~ VGN-FJ ~~was sold~~.jpg		\| image = A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ.jpg
	\| subtitle = Type F Light		\| subtitle = Type F Light
	\| series = Notebook		\| series = Notebook
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	The Sony VAIO VGN-FJ (aka. Type F Light) was a line of stylish, thin-and-light 14.1" notebook computers released by Sony in 2005 and were available in a variety of finishes to their magnesium-alloy-plus-plastic casings depending on domestic markets and configurations (White, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Violet, etc.).		The Sony VAIO VGN-FJ (aka. Type F Light) was a line of stylish, thin-and-light 14.1" notebook computers released by Sony in 2005 and were available in a variety of finishes to their magnesium-alloy-plus-plastic casings depending on domestic markets and configurations (White, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Violet, etc.).

	[[File:~~A white Sony VAIO~~ VGN-FJ.jpg\|alt=~~A white Sony VAIO~~ VGN-FJ\|thumb\|~~A white Sony VAIO~~ VGN-FJ]]		[[File:Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold.jpg\|alt=Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold\|thumb\|Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold]]
	The VGN-FJ notebooks were primarily designed for Windows XP, with later models intended to be Windows Vista capable. Notably, they shipped with XBRITE-ECO 1280x800 native resolution displays and utilized Intel's Sonoma platform (2nd-gen Centrino platform) which featured the Mobile 915 Express series chipset, the mPGA478C CPU socket and either the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapters. However, no Bluetooth adapter of any kind was included throughout this lineup's production run.		The VGN-FJ notebooks were primarily designed for Windows XP, with later models intended to be Windows Vista capable. Notably, they shipped with XBRITE-ECO 1280x800 native resolution displays and utilized Intel's Sonoma platform (2nd-gen Centrino platform) which featured the Mobile 915 Express series chipset, the mPGA478C CPU socket and either the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapters. However, no Bluetooth adapter of any kind was included throughout this lineup's production run.

Laki2 at 21:30, 22 December 2025

2025-12-22T21:30:00Z

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	{{Infobox Specs		{{Infobox Specs
	\| name = VGN-FJ		\| name = VGN-FJ
	\| image =		\| image = Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold.jpg
	\| subtitle = Type F Light		\| subtitle = Type F Light
	\| series = Notebook		\| series = Notebook
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	\| features = MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP)<br>1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II with CardBus support<br>1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate functionality<br>dual-layer DVD/RW burner		\| features = MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP)<br>1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II with CardBus support<br>1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate functionality<br>dual-layer DVD/RW burner
	}}		}}

	~~[[File:Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold.jpg\|alt=Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold\|thumb\|Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold]]~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	[[File:A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ.jpg\|alt=A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ\|thumb\|A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ]]		[[File:A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ.jpg\|alt=A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ\|thumb\|A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ]]

	The VGN-FJ notebooks were primarily designed for Windows XP, with later models intended to be Windows Vista capable. Notably, they shipped with XBRITE-ECO 1280x800 native resolution displays and utilized Intel's Sonoma platform (2nd-gen Centrino platform) which featured the Mobile 915 Express series chipset, the mPGA478C CPU socket and either the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapters. However, no Bluetooth adapter of any kind was included throughout this lineup's production run.		The VGN-FJ notebooks were primarily designed for Windows XP, with later models intended to be Windows Vista capable. Notably, they shipped with XBRITE-ECO 1280x800 native resolution displays and utilized Intel's Sonoma platform (2nd-gen Centrino platform) which featured the Mobile 915 Express series chipset, the mPGA478C CPU socket and either the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapters. However, no Bluetooth adapter of any kind was included throughout this lineup's production run.

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	[[File:VGN-FJ One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition.jpg\|alt=One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition\|thumb\|One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition]]		[[File:VGN-FJ One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition.jpg\|alt=One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition\|thumb\|One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition]]

	Initially targeted as a home and office-ready computer (FJ190), more capable models (FJ270/370) were then released and marketed to be home, office and student-oriented computers instead. The otherwise lower-spec models enjoyed a more colorful selection of casing finishes, later further expanded for a definite deal of time as the extra finishes were exclusive to the Japan-only 10th Anniversary limited edition, featuring bespoke lid art. The VGN-FJ series was later succeeded by the VGN-C series.		Initially targeted as a home and office-ready computer (FJ190), more capable models (FJ270/370) were then released and marketed to be home, office and student-oriented computers instead. The otherwise lower-spec models enjoyed a more colorful selection of casing finishes, later further expanded for a definite deal of time as the extra finishes were exclusive to the Japan-only 10th Anniversary limited edition, featuring bespoke lid art. The VGN-FJ series was later succeeded by the VGN-C series.

Laki2 at 21:27, 22 December 2025

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	{{Infobox Specs		{{Infobox Specs
	\| name = VGN-FJ		\| name = VGN-FJ
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	\| features = MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP)<br>1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II with CardBus support<br>1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate functionality<br>dual-layer DVD/RW burner		\| features = MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP)<br>1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II with CardBus support<br>1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate functionality<br>dual-layer DVD/RW burner
	}}		}}

			[[File:Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold.jpg\|alt=Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold\|thumb\|Various casing colors in which the VGN-FJ was sold]]

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The Sony VAIO VGN-FJ (aka. Type F Light) was a line of stylish, thin-and-light 14.1" notebook computers released by Sony in 2005 and were available in a variety of finishes to their magnesium-alloy-plus-plastic casings depending on domestic markets and configurations (White, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Violet, etc.).		The Sony VAIO VGN-FJ (aka. Type F Light) was a line of stylish, thin-and-light 14.1" notebook computers released by Sony in 2005 and were available in a variety of finishes to their magnesium-alloy-plus-plastic casings depending on domestic markets and configurations (White, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Violet, etc.).

			[[File:A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ.jpg\|alt=A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ\|thumb\|A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ]]

	The VGN-FJ notebooks were primarily designed for Windows XP, with later models intended to be Windows Vista capable. Notably, they shipped with XBRITE-ECO 1280x800 native resolution displays and utilized Intel's Sonoma platform (2nd-gen Centrino platform) which featured the Mobile 915 Express series chipset, the mPGA478C CPU socket and either the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapters. However, no Bluetooth adapter of any kind was included throughout this lineup's production run.		The VGN-FJ notebooks were primarily designed for Windows XP, with later models intended to be Windows Vista capable. Notably, they shipped with XBRITE-ECO 1280x800 native resolution displays and utilized Intel's Sonoma platform (2nd-gen Centrino platform) which featured the Mobile 915 Express series chipset, the mPGA478C CPU socket and either the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapters. However, no Bluetooth adapter of any kind was included throughout this lineup's production run.

	Based on configuration these notebooks shipped with anything from a Celeron M (~1.6 GHz) to the markedly more powerful Pentium M (~2 GHz). Of importance to note is that the lower-end models, in addition to settling for Celeron CPUs, do not include the built-in MOTION EYE webcam and came with a 60GB HDD rather than the typical 100GB.		Based on configuration these notebooks shipped with anything from a Celeron M (~1.6 GHz) to the markedly more powerful Pentium M (~2 GHz). Of importance to note is that the lower-end models, in addition to settling for Celeron CPUs, do not include the built-in MOTION EYE webcam and came with a 60GB HDD rather than the typical 100GB.

			[[File:VGN-FJ One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition.jpg\|alt=One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition\|thumb\|One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition]]

	Initially targeted as a home and office-ready computer (FJ190), more capable models (FJ270/370) were then released and marketed to be home, office and student-oriented computers instead. The otherwise lower-spec models enjoyed a more colorful selection of casing finishes, later further expanded for a definite deal of time as the extra finishes were exclusive to the Japan-only 10th Anniversary limited edition, featuring bespoke lid art. The VGN-FJ series was later succeeded by the VGN-C series.		Initially targeted as a home and office-ready computer (FJ190), more capable models (FJ270/370) were then released and marketed to be home, office and student-oriented computers instead. The otherwise lower-spec models enjoyed a more colorful selection of casing finishes, later further expanded for a definite deal of time as the extra finishes were exclusive to the Japan-only 10th Anniversary limited edition, featuring bespoke lid art. The VGN-FJ series was later succeeded by the VGN-C series.

	== Daily Usage Today ==		== Daily Usage Today ==
	~~[[File:A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ.jpg\|alt=A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ\|thumb\|A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ]]~~
	[[File:VGN-FJ lid view.jpg\|alt=VGN-FJ lid view\|thumb\|VGN-FJ lid view]]		[[File:VGN-FJ lid view.jpg\|alt=VGN-FJ lid view\|thumb\|VGN-FJ lid view]]
	[[File:VGN-FJ One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition.jpg\|alt=One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition\|thumb\|One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition]]
	As is true of several machines of the era (VAIO or otherwise) the VGN-FJ makes a fair case for itself in terms of continued light-duty usage well into the modern day. Office work, "3D Leap"-era gaming and Media Center use cases should pose little challenge to its hardware even today so long as one keeps the limitations of the Intel 2nd-gen Centrino platform and the 2GB RAM hard cap in mind. A consistently good way to bring performance back to a tolerable level is to swap in an SSD as a boot device.		As is true of several machines of the era (VAIO or otherwise) the VGN-FJ makes a fair case for itself in terms of continued light-duty usage well into the modern day. Office work, "3D Leap"-era gaming and Media Center use cases should pose little challenge to its hardware even today so long as one keeps the limitations of the Intel 2nd-gen Centrino platform and the 2GB RAM hard cap in mind. A consistently good way to bring performance back to a tolerable level is to swap in an SSD as a boot device.

Laki2 at 21:25, 22 December 2025

2025-12-22T21:25:40Z

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	{{Infobox Specs		{{Infobox Specs
	\| name = VGN-FJ		\| name = VGN-FJ
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	== Daily Usage Today ==		== Daily Usage Today ==
			[[File:A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ.jpg\|alt=A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ\|thumb\|A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ]]
			[[File:VGN-FJ lid view.jpg\|alt=VGN-FJ lid view\|thumb\|VGN-FJ lid view]]
			[[File:VGN-FJ One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition.jpg\|alt=One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition\|thumb\|One of a few custom limited designs offered as part of the VAIO 10th ann. Edition]]
	As is true of several machines of the era (VAIO or otherwise) the VGN-FJ makes a fair case for itself in terms of continued light-duty usage well into the modern day. Office work, "3D Leap"-era gaming and Media Center use cases should pose little challenge to its hardware even today so long as one keeps the limitations of the Intel 2nd-gen Centrino platform and the 2GB RAM hard cap in mind. A consistently good way to bring performance back to a tolerable level is to swap in an SSD as a boot device.		As is true of several machines of the era (VAIO or otherwise) the VGN-FJ makes a fair case for itself in terms of continued light-duty usage well into the modern day. Office work, "3D Leap"-era gaming and Media Center use cases should pose little challenge to its hardware even today so long as one keeps the limitations of the Intel 2nd-gen Centrino platform and the 2GB RAM hard cap in mind. A consistently good way to bring performance back to a tolerable level is to swap in an SSD as a boot device.

Laki2 at 21:20, 22 December 2025

2025-12-22T21:20:18Z

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	{{Infobox Specs		{{Infobox Specs
	\| name = VGN-FJ		\| name = VGN-FJ
	\| image = ~~VGN-FJ.png~~		\| image =
	\| subtitle = ~~VGN-FJ (~~Type F Light)		\| subtitle = Type F Light
	\| series = ~~Type F Light~~		\| series = Notebook
	\| rel = 2005		\| rel = 2005
	\| cpu = Intel Celeron M/Intel Pentium M		\| cpu = Intel Celeron M/Intel Pentium M
	\| gpu = Intel 915/950 Graphics Media Accelerator (128MB of dynamically allocated RAM/video memory)		\| gpu = Intel 915/950 Graphics Media Accelerator (128MB of dynamically allocated RAM/video memory)
	\| chipset = Mobile 915 Express ~~series~~		\| chipset = Mobile 915 Express
	\| memory = 512MB/1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 slots, PC2-4200, max. 2GB)		\| memory = 512MB/1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 slots, PC2-4200, max. 2GB)
	\| storage = 60GB/100GB 2.5" SATA HDD		\| storage = 60GB/100GB 2.5" SATA HDD
	\| display = 14.1" WXGA 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO LCD		\| display = 14.1" WXGA 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO LCD
	\| os = Windows XP Home Edition (later models were sold as Vista-capable)		\| os = Windows XP Home Edition (later models were sold as Vista-capable)
	~~\| weight =~~		\| connectivity = WLAN 802.11a/b/g, Ethernet, 56Kbps modem<br>1x iLink S400 IEEE 1394, 1x VGA Out, 3x USB 2.0<br>1x headphone jack, 1x microphone jack, 1x A/V OUT jack
	~~\| size =~~		\| features = MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP)<br>1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II with CardBus support<br>1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate functionality<br>dual-layer DVD/RW burner
	~~\| battery =~~
	\| connectivity = WLAN 802.11a/b/g, Ethernet, 56Kbps modem
	\| features = MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP), 1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II, 1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate, dual-layer DVD/RW burner
	~~\| msrp =~~
	~~\| units =~~
	~~\| audio = 1x headphone jack, 1x microphone jack, 1x A/V OUT jack~~
	}}		}}

	~~[[File:VGN-FJ.png\|thumb\|304x304px\|Sony VAIO VGN-FJ]]~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	Initially targeted as a home and office-ready computer (FJ190), more capable models (FJ270/370) were then released and marketed to be home, office and student-oriented computers instead. The otherwise lower-spec models enjoyed a more colorful selection of casing finishes, later further expanded for a definite deal of time as the extra finishes were exclusive to the Japan-only 10th Anniversary limited edition, featuring bespoke lid art. The VGN-FJ series was later succeeded by the VGN-C series.		Initially targeted as a home and office-ready computer (FJ190), more capable models (FJ270/370) were then released and marketed to be home, office and student-oriented computers instead. The otherwise lower-spec models enjoyed a more colorful selection of casing finishes, later further expanded for a definite deal of time as the extra finishes were exclusive to the Japan-only 10th Anniversary limited edition, featuring bespoke lid art. The VGN-FJ series was later succeeded by the VGN-C series.

	~~== Specifications ==~~
	~~'''CPU:''' Intel Celeron M/Intel Pentium M~~

	~~'''RAM:''' 512MB/1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 slots, PC2-4200, max. 2GB)~~

	~~'''Display:''' 14.1" WXGA 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO LCD~~

	~~'''Graphics:''' Intel 915/950 Graphics Media Accelerator (128MB of dynamically allocated RAM/video memory)~~

	~~'''Storage:''' 60GB/100GB 2.5" SATA HDD~~

	~~'''Media:''' MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP), 1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II with CardBus support, 1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate functionality, dual-layer DVD/RW burner~~

	~~'''Ports:''' 1x iLink S400 IEEE 1394, 1x VGA Out, 3x USB 2.0, 1x headphone jack, 1x microphone jack, 1x A/V OUT jack~~

	~~'''Network:''' WLAN 802.11a/b/g, Ethernet, 56Kbps modem~~

	~~'''OS:''' Windows XP Home Edition (later models were sold as Vista-capable)~~

	== Daily Usage Today ==		== Daily Usage Today ==
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	==== Recovery Discs & ~~Images~~ ====		==== Recovery Discs & Downloads ====
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	\| VGN-FJ270 Windows XP HDD Image + Recovery Partition \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-fj270-winxp-oem-with-recovery-00-00 HDD Image ~~Link~~]		\| VGN-FJ270 Windows XP HDD Image + Recovery Partition \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-fj270-winxp-oem-with-recovery-00-00 VGN-FJ270 Windows XP HDD Image + Recovery Partition]
			\|-
			\| VGN-FJ270 Windows XP Recovery DVDs \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-fj270-winxp-disc1of2 VGN-FJ270 Windows XP Recovery DVDs]
	\|-		\|-
	\| VGN-~~FJ270 Windows XP Recovery DVDs~~ \|\| [https://~~archive~~.~~org~~/~~details~~/~~vaio~~-~~vgn~~-~~fj270-winxp-disc1of2 Recovery DVD Link~~]		\| VGN-FJ drivers and utilities archive \|\| [https://www.helpdrivers.com/notebooks/Sony/VGN-FJ/ VGN-FJ drivers and utilities archive]
	\|}		\|}

	==== ~~Drivers and Useful Links~~ ====		==== Articles & Reviews ====
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+		\|+
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~VGN-FJ drivers and utilities archive~~ \|\| [https://www.~~helpdrivers~~.com/~~notebooks~~/~~Sony/VGN~~-~~FJ/ VGN-FJ Drivers]~~		\| Sony VAIO FJ170/B review \|\| [https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-fj-review/ Sony VAIO FJ170/B review]
	\|-
	~~\| VGN-FJ190PS product page (JP) \|\| [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/VGN~~-~~FJ90PS~~/ Sony ~~JP Product Page~~]
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Intel Technology Journal (Feb. 17th, 2005)~~ \|\| [https://~~www~~.~~intel~~.com/~~content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents~~/~~research~~/~~2005~~-~~vol09~~-~~iss~~-~~1-intel-technology-journal.pdf Intel Technology Journal PDF~~]		\| Sony VAIO FJ180/B review \|\| [https://uk.pcmag.com/reviews/26199/sony-vaio-vgn-fj180 Sony VAIO FJ180/B review]
	\|}

	~~==== Community & Reviews ====~~
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	\|+
	\|-		\|-
	\| Sony VAIO ~~FJ170/B review~~ \|\| [~~https~~://www.~~cnet~~.~~com~~/~~reviews~~/~~sony~~-~~vaio~~-~~fj-review/ CNET Review~~]		\| Sony VAIO VGN-FJ190PS product page (JP) \|\| [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/VGN-FJ90PS/ Sony VAIO VGN-FJ190PS product page (JP)]
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Sony VAIO FJ180/B review~~ \|\| [https://uk.~~pcmag~~.com/~~reviews~~/~~26199~~/~~sony~~-~~vaio~~-~~vgn~~-~~fj180 PCMag Review~~]		\| Intel Technology Journal (Vol. 9; Issue 1; published Feb. 17th, 2005) \|\| [https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/research/2005-vol09-iss-1-intel-technology-journal.pdf Intel Technology Journal]
	\|}		\|}

	~~== Credits ==~~
	~~[https://sony.com Sony]~~

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 == Credits ==
-[https://sony.com Sony]ance back to a tolerable level is to swap in an SSD as a boot device.
+[https://sony.com Sony]

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 == '''Daily Usage Today''' ==
 As is true of several machines of the era (VAIO or otherwise) the VGN-FJ makes a fair case for itself in terms of continued light-duty usage well into the modern day. Office work, "3D Leap"-era gaming and Media Center use cases should pose little challenge to its hardware even today so long as one keeps the limitations of the Intel 2nd-gen Centrino platform and the 2GB RAM hard cap in mind. A consistently good way to bring performance back to a tolerable level is to swap in an SSD as a boot device.
 == '''Downloads''' ==

Laki2 at 21:13, 22 December 2025

2025-12-22T21:13:14Z

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	~~WIP~~		== Overview ==
			The Sony VAIO VGN-FJ (aka. Type F Light) was a line of stylish, thin-and-light 14.1" notebook computers released by Sony in 2005 and were available in a variety of finishes to their magnesium-alloy-plus-plastic casings depending on domestic markets and configurations (White, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Violet, etc.).

			The VGN-FJ notebooks were primarily designed for Windows XP, with later models intended to be Windows Vista capable. Notably, they shipped with XBRITE-ECO 1280x800 native resolution displays and utilized Intel's Sonoma platform (2nd-gen Centrino platform) which featured the Mobile 915 Express series chipset, the mPGA478C CPU socket and either the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapters. However, no Bluetooth adapter of any kind was included throughout this lineup's production run.

			Based on configuration these notebooks shipped with anything from a Celeron M (~1.6 GHz) to the markedly more powerful Pentium M (~2 GHz). Of importance to note is that the lower-end models, in addition to settling for Celeron CPUs, do not include the built-in MOTION EYE webcam and came with a 60GB HDD rather than the typical 100GB.

			Initially targeted as a home and office-ready computer (FJ190), more capable models (FJ270/370) were then released and marketed to be home, office and student-oriented computers instead. The otherwise lower-spec models enjoyed a more colorful selection of casing finishes, later further expanded for a definite deal of time as the extra finishes were exclusive to the Japan-only 10th Anniversary limited edition, featuring bespoke lid art. The VGN-FJ series was later succeeded by the VGN-C series.

			== '''Specifications''' ==
			'''CPU:''' Intel Celeron M/Intel Pentium M

			'''RAM:''' 512MB/1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 slots, PC2-4200, max. 2GB)

			'''Display:''' 14.1" WXGA 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO LCD

			'''Graphics:''' Intel 915/950 Graphics Media Accelerator (128MB of dynamically allocated RAM/video memory)

			'''Storage:''' 60GB/100GB 2.5" SATA HDD

			'''Media:''' MOTION EYE built-in fixed webcam (1.3 MP), 1x PCMCIA Type-I & Type-II with CardBus support, 1x MS/MSPro/MSDuo with MagicGate functionality, dual-layer DVD/RW burner

			'''Ports:''' 1x iLink S400 IEEE 1394, 1x VGA Out, 3x USB 2.0, 1x headphone jack, 1x microphone jack, 1x A/V OUT jack

			'''Network:''' WLAN 802.11a/b/g, Ethernet, 56Kbps modem

			'''OS:''' Windows XP Home Edition (later models were sold as Vista-capable)

			== '''Daily Usage Today''' ==
			As is true of several machines of the era (VAIO or otherwise) the VGN-FJ makes a fair case for itself in terms of continued light-duty usage well into the modern day. Office work, "3D Leap"-era gaming and Media Center use cases should pose little challenge to its hardware even today so long as one keeps the limitations of the Intel 2nd-gen Centrino platform and the 2GB RAM hard cap in mind. A consistently good way to bring performance back to a tolerable level is to swap in an SSD as a boot device.

			== '''Downloads''' ==
			[VGN-FJ270 Windows XP HDD Image + Recovery Partition]<nowiki>https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-fj270-winxp-oem-with-recovery-00-00</nowiki>

			[VGN-FJ270 Windows XP Recovery DVDs]<nowiki>https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-fj270-winxp-disc1of2</nowiki>

			[VGN-FJ drivers and utilities archive]<nowiki>https://www.helpdrivers.com/notebooks/Sony/VGN-FJ/</nowiki>

			== '''Sources''' ==
			[Sony VAIO FJ170/B review]<nowiki>https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-fj-review/</nowiki>

			[Sony VAIO FJ180/B review]<nowiki>https://uk.pcmag.com/reviews/26199/sony-vaio-vgn-fj180</nowiki>

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