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Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:PCV-70/90/1**}} == Overview == thumb|374x374px|VAIO PCV-90 The Sony VAIO PCV-70 or PCV-90 were the first computers released by Sony under the VAIO line. Unusually for Sony, they were released in 1996 in the US and 1 year later in Japan in 1997, branded as the PCV-T. They were intended as computers designed for multimedia. Sony used the VAIO name for many reasons, one of them was because the VA joined together to symbolise a sine w..."
 
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:PCV-70/90/1**}}
{{Infobox Specs
| name = PCV-**0
| image = VAIO PCV-90.png
| subtitle = VAIO PCV-90
| series = PCV-70, PCV-90, ...
| rel = 1996 (US), 1997 (JP)
| cpu = Intel Pentium 166/200MHz
| gpu = ATI Rage 3D (2MB VRAM)
| chipset = Intel 430HX
| memory = 16MB or 32MB EDO RAM, maximum 128MB
| display = desktop
| storage = 2.1 or 2.5GB hard drive
| audio = Yamaha YMF701 (3D SRS Surround Sound)
| os = Microsoft Windows 95
| weight = 11.57kg (25.5lbs)
| size = ?
| msrp = up to $3000 for top spec PCV-90
}}


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[File:VAIO PCV-90.png|thumb|374x374px|VAIO PCV-90]]
The Sony VAIO PCV-**0 (PCV-70, PCV-90, ...) were the first computers released by Sony under the VAIO line. Unusually for Sony, they were released in 1996 in the US and 1 year later in Japan in 1997, branded as the PCV-T. They were intended as computers designed for multimedia. Sony used the VAIO name for many reasons, one of them was because the VA joined together to symbolise a sine wave and the IO meaning the binary symbol for on and off, and this joined together name was supposed to represent the integration of analog and digital technology.
The Sony VAIO PCV-70 or PCV-90 were the first computers released by Sony under the VAIO line. Unusually for Sony, they were released in 1996 in the US and 1 year later in Japan in 1997, branded as the PCV-T. They were intended as computers designed for multimedia. Sony used the VAIO name for many reasons, one of them was because the VA joined together to symbolise a sine wave and the IO meaning the binary symbol for on and off, and this joined together name was supposed to represent the integration of analog and digital technology.
[[File:Vaio space 2.png|thumb|VAIO Space interface]]
[[File:Vaio space 2.png|thumb|VAIO Space interface]]
The PCV series of desktops featured a unique purple colour, which stood out among the vast amounts of beige towers (keep in mind this was 2 years before the iMac G3) They often came in a bundle with a matching purple CRT monitor, keyboard and mouse. To match the multimedia theme of the computer, they came with a unique desktop replacement interface called VAIO Space, which had "3D" styled graphics and was truly unique compared to other desktop replacement offerings. They came with a fair share of multimedia features, such as a 8X CD-ROM drive standard, and a built in Yamaha YMF701 sound chip.
The PCV series of desktops featured a unique purple colour, which stood out among the vast amounts of beige towers (keep in mind this was 2 years before the iMac G3) They often came in a bundle with a matching purple CRT monitor, keyboard and mouse. To match the multimedia theme of the computer, they came with a unique desktop replacement interface called VAIO Space, which had "3D" styled graphics and was truly unique compared to other desktop replacement offerings. They came with a fair share of multimedia features, such as a 8X CD-ROM drive standard, and a built in Yamaha YMF701 sound chip.
== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 166/200MHz
'''Graphics:''' ATI Rage 3D (2MB VRAM)
'''Chipset:''' Intel 430HX
'''Memory:''' 16MB or 32MB EDO RAM, maximum 128MB
'''Storage:''' 2.1 or 2.5GB hard drive
'''Audio:''' 3D SRS Surround Sound
'''Weight:''' 11.57kg
'''Original OS:''' Microsoft Windows 95
'''MSRP:''' Up to $3000 for a top spec PCV-90


== Daily Usage Today ==
== Daily Usage Today ==
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== Resources ==
== Resources ==
[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/231243/Sony-Vaio-Pcv-70.html?page=7#manual PCV-70 Manual]
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine].


=====Recovery Discs=====
====Recovery Discs ====
These discs are not compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]], but we are working on a patcher for Windows XP recoveries.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|Visit the [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/pages/pcv-0 VAIO Library Archive] for the list of recovery discs.
|
|}
==== Manuals and Useful Links ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+Manuals
|-
|-
|PCV-70 and 90 Recovery Disks||[https://archive.org/details/sony-recovery-cd-1996 Internet Archive]
|PCV-70/90 Manual||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcv-%2A%2A0/PCV-70_Manual.pdf PDF]
|-
|-
|PCV-70 and 90 Software
|PCV-120 Manual||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcv-%2A%2A0/PCV-120_Manual.pdf PDF]
|[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcv70-pcv90-software-library Internet Archive]
|-
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|+Presentation Pages
|-
| Does not exist.
|}
|}
==== Guides ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|HDD to SSD upgrade||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyaWzxCBfzc YouTube]
|}
== Credits ==
== Credits ==
{{DEFAULTSORT:PCV-70/90/1**}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:PCV-70/90/1**}}
[https://sony.com Sony]

Latest revision as of 23:07, 9 August 2025

PCV-**0
VAIO PCV-90
VAIO PCV-90
Series PCV-70, PCV-90, ...
Release 1996 (US), 1997 (JP)
Processor Intel Pentium 166/200MHz
Graphics ATI Rage 3D (2MB VRAM)
Chipset Intel 430HX
Memory 16MB or 32MB EDO RAM, maximum 128MB
Display desktop
Storage 2.1 or 2.5GB hard drive
Audio Yamaha YMF701 (3D SRS Surround Sound)
Networking
OS Microsoft Windows 95
Battery
Weight 11.57kg (25.5lbs)
Dimensions ?
MSRP up to $3000 for top spec PCV-90

Overview

The Sony VAIO PCV-**0 (PCV-70, PCV-90, ...) were the first computers released by Sony under the VAIO line. Unusually for Sony, they were released in 1996 in the US and 1 year later in Japan in 1997, branded as the PCV-T. They were intended as computers designed for multimedia. Sony used the VAIO name for many reasons, one of them was because the VA joined together to symbolise a sine wave and the IO meaning the binary symbol for on and off, and this joined together name was supposed to represent the integration of analog and digital technology.

VAIO Space interface

The PCV series of desktops featured a unique purple colour, which stood out among the vast amounts of beige towers (keep in mind this was 2 years before the iMac G3) They often came in a bundle with a matching purple CRT monitor, keyboard and mouse. To match the multimedia theme of the computer, they came with a unique desktop replacement interface called VAIO Space, which had "3D" styled graphics and was truly unique compared to other desktop replacement offerings. They came with a fair share of multimedia features, such as a 8X CD-ROM drive standard, and a built in Yamaha YMF701 sound chip.

Daily Usage Today

You can use them for some old software designed to run at the time. These days they are mostly used for retro gaming, and due to the expandability you can upgrade them and get a very good experience when gaming. These also came with a very nice sounding Yamaha sound chip, so you will get excellent sound in DOS games.

Resources

If a link is broken, please input the URL in the Wayback Machine.

Recovery Discs

Visit the VAIO Library Archive for the list of recovery discs.
Manuals
PCV-70/90 Manual PDF
PCV-120 Manual PDF
Presentation Pages
Does not exist.

Guides

HDD to SSD upgrade YouTube

Credits

Sony

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