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[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]] | |||
==Overview== | |||
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000. | |||
Made mostly of | One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display. | ||
Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]] | |||
They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge. | |||
On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price. | |||
The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors. | |||
They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III. | |||
Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed. | |||
==Detailed Specs== | ==Detailed Specs== | ||
'''Processor''' : | '''Processor''': Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version) | ||
'''Graphics''' : | '''Graphics''': NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM | ||
'''RAM''' : | '''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version) | ||
'''Display''' : | '''Display''': 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen | ||
'''Storage''' : 2.5" | '''Storage''': 2.5" ATA | ||
'''Battery''' : | '''Battery''': Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed | ||
'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds | '''Weight''': 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds | ||
'''Original OS''': Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix) | |||
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]] | |||
==Daily Usage Today== | ==Daily Usage Today== | ||
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today. | |||
They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format. | |||
==Resources== | |||
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. | |||
===== Recovery Discs ===== | |||
[https://archive.org/details/pcg-f650k-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F650K/F680K/F690K) Windows 2000 Recovery Discs] | |||
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F630) Recovery Discs] | |||
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F540) Recovery Discs] | |||
We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page. | |||
These discs are not yet compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]]. | |||
===== Manuals and Useful Links ===== | |||
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-F66/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-F Series Presentation Page] | |||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-f/ Sony VAIO PCG-F Series '''Manuals and Specifications Directory'''] | |||
===== Disassembly Guide ===== | |||
== | |||
[https://www. | [https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Sony_VAIO_PCG-933A Sony VAIO PCG-F Disassembly Guide] | ||
If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine]. | |||
==Sources== | |||
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:05, 12 August 2024
Overview
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.
One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.
Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.
They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.
On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.
The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.
They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.
Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
Detailed Specs
Processor: Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)
Graphics: NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM
RAM: 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)
Display: 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen
Storage: 2.5" ATA
Battery: Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed
Weight: 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds
Original OS: Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
Daily Usage Today
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.
They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
Resources
Follow our guides to download and install drivers.
Recovery Discs
Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F650K/F680K/F690K) Windows 2000 Recovery Discs
Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F630) Recovery Discs
Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F540) Recovery Discs
We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the Recovery Discs page.
These discs are not yet compatible with SVRP.
Manuals and Useful Links
Sony JP VAIO PCG-F Series Presentation Page
Sony VAIO PCG-F Series Manuals and Specifications Directory
Disassembly Guide
Sony VAIO PCG-F Disassembly Guide
If the link is broken, please input the URL in the Wayback Machine.