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{{Infobox Specs | |||
| name = PCV-S Series | |||
| image = PCV-S500TV7.jpg | |||
| subtitle = PCV-S | |||
| series = PCV-S Series | |||
| rel = 1998 | |||
| cpu = Pentium II 266 MHz<br>(400 MHz on later models) | |||
| gpu = ATI 3D RAGE PRO TURBO AGP<br>(2 MB) | |||
| chipset = Intel 440EX AGPset | |||
| memory = 64 MB SDRAM (standard)<br>128 MB (max, 2 DIMM slots) | |||
| display = 15" or 17" Trinitron CRT<br>Optional 13.3" TFT LCD | |||
| storage = 4.3 GB IDE HDD | |||
| floppy = 3.5" 1.44 MB | |||
| optical = CD-ROM drive | |||
| connectivity = TV tuner (optional)<br>VGA out<br>PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports<br>Audio in/out | |||
| expansion = AGP slot<br>PCI slots | |||
| os = Microsoft Windows 95 | |||
| weight = 8.2 kg (tower only) | |||
| msrp = Unknown | |||
}} | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:PCV-S500TV7.jpg|alt=PCV-S500TV7|thumb|PCV-S500TV7]] | [[File:PCV-S500TV7.jpg|alt=PCV-S500TV7|thumb|PCV-S500TV7]] | ||
The Sony VAIO PCV-S was a PC component system released by Sony in 1998. It came in various | The Sony VAIO PCV-S was a PC component system released by Sony in 1998. It came in various configurations, including models with an inbuilt TV tuner. Bundled with either a 15″ or 17″ Trinitron CRT monitor (or optionally a 13.3″ TFT LCD), each system shipped with a floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse. | ||
== Detailed specs == | == Detailed specs == | ||
[[File:PCV-S PC only.jpg|thumb|PCV-S | [[File:PCV-S PC only.jpg|thumb|PCV-S (tower only)]] | ||
'''Processor:''' Pentium II | '''Processor:''' Pentium II 266 MHz (400 MHz on later models) | ||
'''Graphics:''' ATI 3D RAGE PRO TURBO AGP (2 MB) | |||
'''Graphics:''' ATI 3D | '''Chipset:''' Intel 440EX AGPset | ||
'''Memory:''' 64 MB SDRAM (up to 128 MB, 2 DIMM) | |||
'''Chipset:''' 440EX | '''Display:''' 15″/17″ Trinitron CRT (optional 13.3″ TFT LCD) | ||
'''Storage:''' 4.3 GB IDE HDD | |||
'''Memory:''' | '''Floppy:''' 3.5″ 1.44 MB | ||
'''Optical:''' CD-ROM drive | |||
'''Display:''' | '''Connectivity:''' Optional TV tuner, VGA out, PS/2 keyboard & mouse, audio in/out | ||
'''Expansion:''' AGP slot, PCI slots | |||
'''Storage:''' 4. | '''OS:''' Microsoft Windows 95 | ||
'''Weight:''' 8.2 kg (tower only) | |||
''' | '''MSRP:''' Unknown | ||
''' | |||
'''MSRP:''' Unknown | |||
== Daily usage today == | == Daily usage today == | ||
The PCV-S is a novelty | The PCV-S is now a novelty system. It can handle older DOS/Windows 95–era games (depending on the GPU) and office tasks (Word, Excel, etc.). Web browsing is limited to simple, text-based pages. Units occasionally appear on Yahoo! Auctions Japan or Mercari Japan. | ||
== Resources == | |||
If a link is broken, please try the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]. | |||
== | ==== Recovery Discs ==== | ||
Recovery | Recovery disks are not known to exist for this model. | ||
Drivers | ==== Manuals and Useful Links ==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ Manuals and Useful Links | |||
|- | |||
| PCV-S Manuals || Unknown | |||
|- | |||
| Drivers || Unknown | |||
|- | |||
| Disassembly guide || Unknown | |||
|- | |||
| PCV-S510 community page || [http://pinsroom.fc2web.com/vaio-PCV-S510.html Interesting PCV-S510 page] | |||
|} | |||
==== Presentation Pages ==== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ Presentation Pages | |||
|- | |||
| PCV-S520 (Sony JP) || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/MicroTower/PCV-S520/index.html Sony] | |||
|} | |||
==== Guides ==== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ Guides | |||
|- | |||
| Disassembly Guide || Unknown | |||
|} | |||
== Credits == | == Credits == | ||
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/MicroTower/PCV-S520/index.html Sony] | [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/MicroTower/PCV-S520/index.html Sony]``` | ||
Revision as of 23:30, 25 April 2025
| PCV-S Series | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Series | PCV-S Series |
| Release | 1998 |
| Processor | Pentium II 266 MHz (400 MHz on later models) |
| Graphics | ATI 3D RAGE PRO TURBO AGP (2 MB) |
| Chipset | Intel 440EX AGPset |
| Memory | 64 MB SDRAM (standard) 128 MB (max, 2 DIMM slots) |
| Display | 15" or 17" Trinitron CRT Optional 13.3" TFT LCD |
| Storage | 4.3 GB IDE HDD |
| Audio | |
| Networking | |
| OS | Microsoft Windows 95 |
| Battery | |
| Weight | 8.2 kg (tower only) |
| Dimensions | |
| MSRP | Unknown |
Overview
The Sony VAIO PCV-S was a PC component system released by Sony in 1998. It came in various configurations, including models with an inbuilt TV tuner. Bundled with either a 15″ or 17″ Trinitron CRT monitor (or optionally a 13.3″ TFT LCD), each system shipped with a floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse.
Detailed specs
Processor: Pentium II 266 MHz (400 MHz on later models) Graphics: ATI 3D RAGE PRO TURBO AGP (2 MB) Chipset: Intel 440EX AGPset Memory: 64 MB SDRAM (up to 128 MB, 2 DIMM) Display: 15″/17″ Trinitron CRT (optional 13.3″ TFT LCD) Storage: 4.3 GB IDE HDD Floppy: 3.5″ 1.44 MB Optical: CD-ROM drive Connectivity: Optional TV tuner, VGA out, PS/2 keyboard & mouse, audio in/out Expansion: AGP slot, PCI slots OS: Microsoft Windows 95 Weight: 8.2 kg (tower only) MSRP: Unknown
Daily usage today
The PCV-S is now a novelty system. It can handle older DOS/Windows 95–era games (depending on the GPU) and office tasks (Word, Excel, etc.). Web browsing is limited to simple, text-based pages. Units occasionally appear on Yahoo! Auctions Japan or Mercari Japan.
Resources
If a link is broken, please try the Wayback Machine.
Recovery Discs
Recovery disks are not known to exist for this model.
Manuals and Useful Links
| PCV-S Manuals | Unknown |
| Drivers | Unknown |
| Disassembly guide | Unknown |
| PCV-S510 community page | Interesting PCV-S510 page |
Presentation Pages
| PCV-S520 (Sony JP) | Sony |
Guides
| Disassembly Guide | Unknown |
Credits
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