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[[File:Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive.jpg|alt=Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive|thumb|PCG-SRX next to its external CD-ROM]] | [[File:Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive.jpg|alt=Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive|thumb|PCG-SRX next to its external CD-ROM]] | ||
== | == Overview == | ||
The Sony VAIO | The Sony VAIO PCG-SRX is a mid-to-high-end subnotebook computer series released by Sony in 2001, intended for users that needed a small machine for advanced portability. | ||
They came in a silver-purple finish. it's footprint is actually less than a sheet of A4 paper, and the build quality, as you would expect from a high-end Sony VAIO, is outstanding | They came in a silver-purple finish. it's footprint is actually less than a sheet of A4 paper, and the build quality, as you would expect from a high-end Sony VAIO, is outstanding. | ||
[[File:Johnny English using the VAIO SRX.jpg|thumb|Johnny English using the PCG-SRX]] | [[File:Johnny English using the VAIO SRX.jpg|thumb|Johnny English using the PCG-SRX]] | ||
The laptop was featured in 2003's Johnny English, with which Johnny uses to plan an attack on Sauvage's HQ. | The laptop was featured in 2003's Johnny English, with which Johnny uses to plan an attack on Sauvage's HQ. | ||
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An Intel Pentium III Low Voltage CPU with Intel 815EM Chipset was included with these laptops along with Windows XP Pro. | An Intel Pentium III Low Voltage CPU with Intel 815EM Chipset was included with these laptops along with Windows XP Pro. | ||
They had the iconic | They had the iconic Jog Dial under the trackpad, which can also be found on other Sony devices of that period, was used as an app launcher of sorts with Sony's proprietary software. | ||
== Detailed Specs == | == Detailed Specs == | ||
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'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM Chipset IGP | '''Graphics''': Intel 815EM Chipset IGP | ||
'''RAM''': 256MB RAM | '''RAM''': 256MB RAM Sony MicroDIMM | ||
'''Display''': 10.4" XGA TFT | '''Display''': 10.4" 1024x768 XGA TFT | ||
'''Storage''': 2.5" IDE HDD | '''Storage''': 2.5" IDE HDD | ||
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'''OS''': Windows XP Home Edition or Pro | '''OS''': Windows XP Home Edition or Pro | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': 1 X USB Port, VGA out via Sony dongle, Sony Memory Stick Slot | ||
'''Additional''': Integrated iLink IEE1394, Microphone in and sound out, Integrated 10/100 LAN (Wired), Touchpad with scroll wheel | '''Additional''': Integrated iLink IEE1394, Microphone in and sound out, Integrated 10/100 LAN (Wired), Touchpad with scroll wheel | ||
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These laptops are still usable today for very light modern office tasks like text editing, however, they are perfectly suitable for retro tasks, with very limited but present retrogaming capabilities. The Pentium III is not very fast, clocking at 800MHz, and it is recommended that one replaces the HDD with a SSD. Retro games are not playable on this device. | These laptops are still usable today for very light modern office tasks like text editing, however, they are perfectly suitable for retro tasks, with very limited but present retrogaming capabilities. The Pentium III is not very fast, clocking at 800MHz, and it is recommended that one replaces the HDD with a SSD. Retro games are not playable on this device. | ||
== | == Resources == | ||
===== Recovery Discs ===== | |||
PCG-SRX Series recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/pcg-srx Internet Archive (VAIO Library upload)], or on [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/pcg-srx/ our servers] (for faster downloads). | PCG-SRX Series recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/pcg-srx Internet Archive (VAIO Library upload)], or on [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/pcg-srx/ our servers] (for faster downloads). | ||
These discs are not compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]], but we are working on a patcher for Windows XP recoveries. | |||
===== Manuals and Useful Links ===== | |||
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-SRX7/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-SRX Presentation Web Pages] | |||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_usermanual1.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series User Manual 1] | |||
[https:// | |||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/ | [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_usermanual2.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series User Manual 2] | ||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/ | [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_softwaremanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series Software Manual] | ||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/ | [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx87_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX87 Specifications Sheet] | ||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/ | [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series Service Manual] | ||
This Does Not Compute, a very good YouTuber that focuses on retro computing and gaming, made a very good, detailed video about the PCG-SRX, available [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi-MdfQyJQM here]. | This Does Not Compute, a very good YouTuber that focuses on retro computing and gaming, made a very good, detailed video about the PCG-SRX, available [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi-MdfQyJQM here]. | ||
===== Disassembly Guide ===== | |||
[http://cmaniac.blog11.fc2.com/blog-entry-54.html Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Disassembly Guide] - [https://www.ne.jp/asahi/do/ta/images/hinge/hinge_1.htm alternative guide (hinge repair)] | |||
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine]. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
[https:// | [https://sony.com Sony], [https://www.automatedhome.co.uk/reviews/sony-vaio-pcg-srx41p-review.html Automated Home] and [http://www.starringthecomputer.com/computer.html?c=103 Starring the Computer] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:00, 12 August 2024
Overview
The Sony VAIO PCG-SRX is a mid-to-high-end subnotebook computer series released by Sony in 2001, intended for users that needed a small machine for advanced portability.
They came in a silver-purple finish. it's footprint is actually less than a sheet of A4 paper, and the build quality, as you would expect from a high-end Sony VAIO, is outstanding.
The laptop was featured in 2003's Johnny English, with which Johnny uses to plan an attack on Sauvage's HQ.
An Intel Pentium III Low Voltage CPU with Intel 815EM Chipset was included with these laptops along with Windows XP Pro.
They had the iconic Jog Dial under the trackpad, which can also be found on other Sony devices of that period, was used as an app launcher of sorts with Sony's proprietary software.
Detailed Specs
Processor: Intel Pentium III 800-850MHz, or 650MHz Celeron, Low Voltage SpeedStep, 512K L2 Cache
Graphics: Intel 815EM Chipset IGP
RAM: 256MB RAM Sony MicroDIMM
Display: 10.4" 1024x768 XGA TFT
Storage: 2.5" IDE HDD
Wireless: Integrated Bluetooth, Integrated Wireless LAN (Orinoco Wi-Fi, 802.11)
OS: Windows XP Home Edition or Pro
Media: 1 X USB Port, VGA out via Sony dongle, Sony Memory Stick Slot
Additional: Integrated iLink IEE1394, Microphone in and sound out, Integrated 10/100 LAN (Wired), Touchpad with scroll wheel
Daily Usage Today
These laptops are still usable today for very light modern office tasks like text editing, however, they are perfectly suitable for retro tasks, with very limited but present retrogaming capabilities. The Pentium III is not very fast, clocking at 800MHz, and it is recommended that one replaces the HDD with a SSD. Retro games are not playable on this device.
Resources
Recovery Discs
PCG-SRX Series recovery discs are available on the Internet Archive (VAIO Library upload), or on our servers (for faster downloads).
These discs are not compatible with SVRP, but we are working on a patcher for Windows XP recoveries.
Manuals and Useful Links
Sony JP VAIO PCG-SRX Presentation Web Pages
Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series User Manual 1
Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series User Manual 2
Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series Software Manual
Sony VAIO PCG-SRX87 Specifications Sheet
Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series Service Manual
This Does Not Compute, a very good YouTuber that focuses on retro computing and gaming, made a very good, detailed video about the PCG-SRX, available here.
Disassembly Guide
Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Disassembly Guide - alternative guide (hinge repair)
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the Wayback Machine.