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| name = VGN-FJ | |||
| image = A white Sony VAIO VGN-FJ.jpg | |||
| subtitle = Type F Light | |||
| series = Notebook | |||
| rel = 2005 | |||
| cpu = Intel Celeron M/Intel Pentium M | |||
| gpu = Intel 915/950 Graphics Media Accelerator (128MB of dynamically allocated RAM/video memory) | |||
| chipset = Mobile 915 Express | |||
| memory = 512MB/1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 slots, PC2-4200, max. 2GB) | |||
| storage = 60GB/100GB 2.5" SATA HDD | |||
| display = 14.1" WXGA 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO LCD | |||
| os = Windows XP Home Edition (later models were sold as Vista-capable) | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
}} | |||
== 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.). | |||
[[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. | |||
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. | |||
== Daily Usage Today == | |||
[[File:VGN-FJ lid view.jpg|alt=VGN-FJ lid view|thumb|VGN-FJ lid view]] | |||
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. | |||
== Resources == | |||
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]. | |||
==== Recovery Discs & Downloads ==== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ | |||
|- | |||
| 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-FJ drivers and utilities archive || [https://www.helpdrivers.com/notebooks/Sony/VGN-FJ/ VGN-FJ drivers and utilities archive] | |||
|} | |||
==== Articles & Reviews ==== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ | |||
|- | |||
| Sony VAIO FJ170/B review || [https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-fj-review/ Sony VAIO FJ170/B review] | |||
|- | |||
| Sony VAIO FJ180/B review || [https://uk.pcmag.com/reviews/26199/sony-vaio-vgn-fj180 Sony VAIO FJ180/B review] | |||
|- | |||
| Sony VAIO VGN-FJ190PS product page (JP) || [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/VGN-FJ90PS/ Sony VAIO VGN-FJ190PS product page (JP)] | |||
|- | |||
| 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] | |||
|} | |||
Latest revision as of 22:34, 22 December 2025
| VGN-FJ | |
|---|---|
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| Series | Notebook |
| Release | 2005 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron M/Intel Pentium M |
| Graphics | Intel 915/950 Graphics Media Accelerator (128MB of dynamically allocated RAM/video memory) |
| Chipset | Mobile 915 Express |
| Memory | 512MB/1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 slots, PC2-4200, max. 2GB) |
| Display | 14.1" WXGA 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO LCD |
| Storage | 60GB/100GB 2.5" SATA HDD |
| Audio | |
| Networking | |
| OS | Windows XP Home Edition (later models were sold as Vista-capable) |
| Battery | |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | |
| MSRP | |
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.
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.
Resources
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the Wayback Machine.
Recovery Discs & Downloads
| VGN-FJ270 Windows XP HDD Image + Recovery Partition | VGN-FJ270 Windows XP HDD Image + Recovery Partition |
| VGN-FJ270 Windows XP Recovery DVDs | VGN-FJ270 Windows XP Recovery DVDs |
| VGN-FJ drivers and utilities archive | VGN-FJ drivers and utilities archive |
Articles & Reviews
| Sony VAIO FJ170/B review | Sony VAIO FJ170/B review |
| Sony VAIO FJ180/B review | Sony VAIO FJ180/B review |
| Sony VAIO VGN-FJ190PS product page (JP) | Sony VAIO VGN-FJ190PS product page (JP) |
| Intel Technology Journal (Vol. 9; Issue 1; published Feb. 17th, 2005) | Intel Technology Journal |