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[[File:Complete PCV-T.png|alt=Complete PCV-T|thumb|Complete PCV-T]] | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Sony VAIO PCV-T720MR was a desktop PC component system released by Sony in 1997. It featured multimedia capabilities (for the time) with a focus on audio and video playback and recording, vie the CD-Drive. As DVD | The Sony VAIO PCV-T720MR was a desktop PC component system released by Sony in 1997. It featured multimedia capabilities (for the time) with a focus on audio and video playback and recording, vie the CD-Drive. As DVD hadn't been commercialised yet, consumers used it to write video to Video-CDs (VCDs) which they would then play back on the big screen. | ||
[[File:PCV-T with front panel removed.png|alt=PCV-T with front panel removed|thumb|PCV-T with front panel removed]] | |||
It is the evolution of the PCV-70/90 series and features the same metal build with a signature dark-purple VAIO colour front panel that slides down to reveal the CD-R and Floppy drive, S-Video and composite inputs. The PC was special at the time because it included a real-time MEPG-1 encoder (costing an extra 10,000 yen, which was made standard shortly after release), one of if not the first PC to do this. With this new MPEG encoding, it was able to record video from the front composite and S-Video ports and edit it onto a Video-CD (VCD) using the bundled VAIO Slipclip software. | |||
The rear of the PCV-T has many outputs, including VGA, Composite, S-Video, 3.5mm Audio out and many inputs, including Serial, Audio, Printer cable, TV in, USN and PS/2. | |||
[[File:Rear of the PCV-T.png|alt=Rear of the PCV-T|thumb|Rear of the PCV-T]] | |||
== Detailed Specs == | == Detailed Specs == | ||
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium II (266 MHz to 400 MHz) | '''Processor:''' Intel Pentium II (266 MHz to 400 MHz) | ||
'''Graphics:''' ATI 3D RAGE II/PRO (4 MB VRAM) (AGP) | '''Graphics:''' ATI 3D RAGE II/PRO (4 MB VRAM) (AGP) | ||
'''Memory:''' 128 MB SDRAM (officially expandable to 192 MB), 4 slots | '''Memory:''' 128 MB SDRAM (officially expandable to 192 MB), 4 slots | ||
'''Storage:''' 4.3 GB to 13 GB IDE HDD | '''Storage:''' 4.3 GB to 13 GB IDE HDD | ||
'''External Media:''' 8x CD-R drive, Floppy drive | '''External Media:''' 8x CD-R drive, Floppy drive | ||
'''Display:''' 17" Trinitron | |||
'''Display:''' 17" Trinitron (70KHz) with speakers, woofers and a microphone | |||
'''Expansion Slots:''' Three PCI, one PCI/ISA, two ISA | '''Expansion Slots:''' Three PCI, one PCI/ISA, two ISA | ||
'''TV Tuner:''' Channels 1-62, stereo audio | '''TV Tuner:''' Channels 1-62, stereo audio | ||
'''Video Capture:''' S-Video/composite input, MPEG-1 real-time encoder | '''Video Capture:''' S-Video/composite input, MPEG-1 real-time encoder | ||
'''Operating System:''' Windows 95/98 | '''Operating System:''' Windows 95/98 | ||
== Daily Usage Today == | == Daily Usage Today == | ||
The PCV-T series is now unusable for any modern tasks except for the things that it could do back in the day, such as some basic old gaming, word processing and spreadsheets. Obviously this is now a collectors item that no one is going to use for any modern tasks, though if used it should most | The PCV-T series is now unusable for any modern tasks except for the things that it could do back in the day, such as some basic old gaming, word processing and spreadsheets. Obviously this is now a collectors item that no one is going to use for any modern tasks, though if used it should most definitely be upgraded with a SSD and more RAM, which can be hard to find. | ||
Keep in mind that these models are rare and very hard to find. | Keep in mind that these models are rare and very hard to find. | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
[https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT720MR.html PCV-T720MR Specs] | [https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT720MR.html PCV-T720MR Specs] [https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT710MR.html PCV-T710MR Specs] [https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT700MR.html PCV-T700MR Specs] [https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT510R.html PCV-T510R Specs] [https://anniversary-net.com/furui/2016/01/02/vaio-pcv-t700mr-%EF%BC%88sony%E3%80%801997%E5%B9%B4/ Anniversary-Net PCV-T700MR Review] | ||
[https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT710MR.html PCV-T710MR Specs] | |||
[https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT700MR.html PCV-T700MR Specs] | |||
[https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/product/SONY-desk/PCV%252DT510R.html PCV-T510R Specs] | |||
[https://anniversary-net.com/furui/2016/01/02/vaio-pcv-t700mr-%EF%BC%88sony%E3%80%801997%E5%B9%B4/ Anniversary-Net PCV-T700MR Review] | |||
Revision as of 00:33, 30 July 2024
Overview
The Sony VAIO PCV-T720MR was a desktop PC component system released by Sony in 1997. It featured multimedia capabilities (for the time) with a focus on audio and video playback and recording, vie the CD-Drive. As DVD hadn't been commercialised yet, consumers used it to write video to Video-CDs (VCDs) which they would then play back on the big screen.
It is the evolution of the PCV-70/90 series and features the same metal build with a signature dark-purple VAIO colour front panel that slides down to reveal the CD-R and Floppy drive, S-Video and composite inputs. The PC was special at the time because it included a real-time MEPG-1 encoder (costing an extra 10,000 yen, which was made standard shortly after release), one of if not the first PC to do this. With this new MPEG encoding, it was able to record video from the front composite and S-Video ports and edit it onto a Video-CD (VCD) using the bundled VAIO Slipclip software.
The rear of the PCV-T has many outputs, including VGA, Composite, S-Video, 3.5mm Audio out and many inputs, including Serial, Audio, Printer cable, TV in, USN and PS/2.
Detailed Specs
Processor: Intel Pentium II (266 MHz to 400 MHz)
Graphics: ATI 3D RAGE II/PRO (4 MB VRAM) (AGP)
Memory: 128 MB SDRAM (officially expandable to 192 MB), 4 slots
Storage: 4.3 GB to 13 GB IDE HDD
External Media: 8x CD-R drive, Floppy drive
Display: 17" Trinitron (70KHz) with speakers, woofers and a microphone
Expansion Slots: Three PCI, one PCI/ISA, two ISA
TV Tuner: Channels 1-62, stereo audio
Video Capture: S-Video/composite input, MPEG-1 real-time encoder
Operating System: Windows 95/98
Daily Usage Today
The PCV-T series is now unusable for any modern tasks except for the things that it could do back in the day, such as some basic old gaming, word processing and spreadsheets. Obviously this is now a collectors item that no one is going to use for any modern tasks, though if used it should most definitely be upgraded with a SSD and more RAM, which can be hard to find.
Keep in mind that these models are rare and very hard to find.
Resources
No recovery disks have been found.
Disassembly is similar to any standard desktop PC, but care should be taken with the aged ABS plastic casing.
Sources
PCV-T720MR Specs PCV-T710MR Specs PCV-T700MR Specs PCV-T510R Specs Anniversary-Net PCV-T700MR Review