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{{Infobox Specs
{{Infobox Specs
| name         = Sony VAIO PCG-700 Series
| name     = Sony VAIO PCG-700 Series
| image       = PCG-705.png
| image   = PCG-705.png
| subtitle     = PCG-700 Series
| subtitle = PCG-700 Series
| series       = PCG-700
| series   = PCG-700
| rel         = July 1, 1997
| rel     = 1997
| cpu         = Intel Pentium MMX 150 MHz (PCG-705)<br>166 MHz (PCG-707)<br>200 MHz (PCG-717, PCG-731)<br>233 MHz (PCG-719, PCG-735)<br>266 MHz (PCG-748)
| cpu     = Intel Pentium MMX 150MHz (PCG-705), 166MHz (PCG-707), 200MHz (PCG-717 and PCG-731), 233MHz (PCG-719 and PCG-735), 266MHz (PCG-748)
| gpu         = NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (2 MB VRAM)
| gpu     = NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (2MB VRAM)
| chipset     = Intel 430TX
| chipset = Intel 430TX
| memory       = 16 MB SDRAM (PCG-705)<br>32 MB (PCG-707, PCG-719, PCG-731)<br>64 MB (PCG-729, PCG-735, PCG-748)<br>max. 128 MB
| memory   = 16MB SDRAM (PCG-705), 32MB (PCG-707, PCG-719 and PCG-731), 64MB (PCG-729, PCG-735 and PCG-748)
| display     = 12.1″ LCD<br>800×600 (PCG-705, PCG-717)<br>1024×768 (others)
| display = 12.1" LCD; 800×600 (PCG-705 and PCG-717), 1024×768 (PCG-707, PCG-719, PCG-729, PCG-731, PCG-735 and PCG-748)
| storage     = 2.5″ IDE 2.1 GB HDD
| storage = 2.5" IDE 2.1GB HDD
| optical_drive= Removable 14× CD-ROM
| audio   = ESS AudioDrive ES1878 (Sound Blaster Pro compatible)
| floppy      = Removable 3.5″ 1.44 MB
| os       = Microsoft Windows 95
| connectivity = 33.6 kbps modem<br>IrDA port
| weight   = 2.4kg
| battery      = Lithium-ion (optional second battery)
| msrp     = ~$2900–$3700 US
| expansion   = Optional docking station with i.LINK, USB, PS/2, Ethernet, SCSI, mouse, keyboard ports
| audio        = ESS AudioDrive ES1878 (Sound Blaster Pro compatible)
| os           = Microsoft Windows 95
| weight       = 2.4 kg
| msrp         = ≈ US $2,900 – 3,700
}}
}}


== Overview ==
==Overview==
[[File:PCG-705.png|thumb|PCG-705]]The Sony VAIO PCG-700 Series were the first laptops to be released by Sony under the VAIO brand. They were launched on July 1, 1997 in Japan and, afterwards, in the United States.
[[File:PCG-705.png|thumb|PCG-705]]The Sony VAIO PCG-700 Series were the first laptops to be released by Sony under the VAIO brand. They were launched on July 1, 1997 in Japan and, afterwards, in the United States.


The 700 Series featured removable 3.5″ floppy disk drive, removable 14× CD-ROM, 33.6 kbit/s integrated modem, 12.1″ screen, 2.1 GB hard disk drive, 2 MB VRAM, 128 MB maximum RAM, IrDA port, lithium-ion battery, with optional second battery and an optional docking station with i.LINK, USB, mouse, keyboard, Ethernet and SCSI ports.
The 700 Series featured removable 3.5" floppy disk drive, removable 14x CD-ROM, 33.6 kbit/s integrated modem, 12.1" screen, 2.1 GB hard disk drive, 2 MB VRAM, 128 MB maximum RAM, IrDA port, lithium-ion battery, with optional second battery and an optional docking station with i.Link, USB, mouse, keyboard, Ethernet and SCSI ports.
[[File:PCG-707-Dock.png|thumb|PCG-707 with its docking station and removable 3.5″ drive]]
[[File:PCG-707-Dock.png|thumb|PCG-707 with its Docking Station and 3.5' drive, which could be used as an external or internal drive]]


== Detailed Specs ==
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium MMX 150 MHz (PCG-705), 166 MHz (PCG-707), 200 MHz (PCG-717, PCG-731), 233 MHz (PCG-719, PCG-735), 266 MHz (PCG-748)
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium MMX 150MHz (PCG-705), 166MHz (PCG-707), 200MHz (PCG-717 and PCG-731), 233MHz (PCG-719 and PCG-735), 266MHz (PCG-748)
'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (2 MB VRAM) 
'''Chipset:''' Intel 430TX 
'''Memory:''' 16 MB SDRAM (PCG-705); 32 MB (PCG-707, PCG-719, PCG-731); 64 MB (PCG-729, PCG-735, PCG-748); max. 128 MB 
'''Display:''' 12.1″ TFT LCD, 800×600 (PCG-705/717); 1024×768 (all others) 
'''Storage:''' 2.5″ IDE 2.1 GB HDD 
'''Optical drive:''' 14× CD-ROM (removable) 
'''Floppy drive:''' 3.5″ 1.44 MB (removable) 
'''Audio:''' ESS AudioDrive ES1878 (SB Pro compatible) 
'''Connectivity:''' 33.6 kbps modem; IrDA port; docking station adds i.LINK, USB, PS/2, Ethernet, SCSI, mouse & keyboard ports 
'''Weight:''' 2.4 kg 
'''Operating system:''' Microsoft Windows 95 
'''MSRP:''' ≈ US $2,900 – 3,700


== Daily Usage Today ==
'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (2MB VRAM)
These days, laptops of this era are only suitable for retro gaming and offline usage—editing basic text documents and spreadsheets—and can run early Windows titles (though DOS games often perform better).


== Resources ==
'''Chipset:''' Intel 430TX
 
'''Memory:''' 16MB SDRAM (PCG-705), 32MB (PCG-707, PCG-719 and PCG-731), 64MB (PCG-729, PCG-735 and PCG-748)
 
'''Display:''' 800x600 (PCG-705 and PCG-717), 1024x768 (PCG-707, PCG-719, PCG-729, PCG-731, PCG-735 and PCG-748)
 
'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE 2.1GB
 
'''Audio:''' ESS AudioDrive ES1878 (Sound Blaster Pro compatible)
 
'''Weight:''' 2.4kg
 
'''Original OS:''' Microsoft Windows 95
 
'''MSRP:''' ~$2900-$3700
 
==Daily Usage Today==
These days, laptops of this era are only suitable for retro gaming and offline usage, such as editing basic text documents and spreadsheets, and it is only sufficient for playing early Windows games, and playing DOS games on it will yield better results.
 
==Resources==
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine].
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine].


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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| PCG-705C/707C || [https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-705C-707C-recoverycd Internet Archive]
| PCG-705C/707C||[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-705C-707C-recoverycd Internet Archive]
|-
|-
| PCG-748     || [https://archive.org/details/pcg748 Internet Archive]
| PCG-748||[https://archive.org/details/pcg748 Internet Archive]
|}
|}


==== Manuals and Useful Links ====
==== Manuals and Useful Links ====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Manuals
|+Manuals
|-
|-
| PCG-705 || [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-7**/PCG-705_User_Guide_1997.pdf PDF]
| PCG-705||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-7**/PCG-705_User_Guide_1997.pdf PDF]
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Presentation Pages
|+Presentation Pages
|-
|-
| PCG-705     || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-705.html Sony JP]
| PCG-705||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-705.html Sony JP]
|-
|-
| PCG-707     || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-707.html Sony JP]
| PCG-707||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-707.html Sony JP]
|-
|-
| PCG-713/715/719 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/note/index.html Sony JP]
| PCG-713, PCG-715, PCG-719||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/note/index.html Sony JP]
|-
|-
| PCG-723/726/729 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note729/index.html Sony JP]
| PCG-723, PCG-726, PCG-729||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note729/index.html Sony JP]
|-
|-
| PCG-731/733/737 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note737/index.html Sony JP]
| PCG-731, PCG-733, PCG-737||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note737/index.html Sony JP]
|}
|}


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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| PCG-729 Disassembly || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa6MNo_y6Vc YouTube]
|PCG-729 Disassembly||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa6MNo_y6Vc YouTube]
|}
|}


== Credits ==
==Credits==
[https://sony.com/ Sony], [[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_700_series|Wikipedia]], [https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/maker/SONY-note.html inversenet.co.jp]
[https://sony.com/ Sony], [[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_700_series|Wikipedia]], [https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/maker/SONY-note.html inversenet.co.jp]

Revision as of 22:45, 25 April 2025

Sony VAIO PCG-700 Series
PCG-700 Series
PCG-700 Series
Series PCG-700
Release 1997
Processor Intel Pentium MMX 150MHz (PCG-705), 166MHz (PCG-707), 200MHz (PCG-717 and PCG-731), 233MHz (PCG-719 and PCG-735), 266MHz (PCG-748)
Graphics NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (2MB VRAM)
Chipset Intel 430TX
Memory 16MB SDRAM (PCG-705), 32MB (PCG-707, PCG-719 and PCG-731), 64MB (PCG-729, PCG-735 and PCG-748)
Display 12.1" LCD; 800×600 (PCG-705 and PCG-717), 1024×768 (PCG-707, PCG-719, PCG-729, PCG-731, PCG-735 and PCG-748)
Storage 2.5" IDE 2.1GB HDD
Audio ESS AudioDrive ES1878 (Sound Blaster Pro compatible)
Networking
OS Microsoft Windows 95
Battery
Weight 2.4kg
Dimensions
MSRP ~$2900–$3700 US

Overview

PCG-705

The Sony VAIO PCG-700 Series were the first laptops to be released by Sony under the VAIO brand. They were launched on July 1, 1997 in Japan and, afterwards, in the United States.

The 700 Series featured removable 3.5" floppy disk drive, removable 14x CD-ROM, 33.6 kbit/s integrated modem, 12.1" screen, 2.1 GB hard disk drive, 2 MB VRAM, 128 MB maximum RAM, IrDA port, lithium-ion battery, with optional second battery and an optional docking station with i.Link, USB, mouse, keyboard, Ethernet and SCSI ports.

PCG-707 with its Docking Station and 3.5' drive, which could be used as an external or internal drive

Detailed Specs

Processor: Intel Pentium MMX 150MHz (PCG-705), 166MHz (PCG-707), 200MHz (PCG-717 and PCG-731), 233MHz (PCG-719 and PCG-735), 266MHz (PCG-748)

Graphics: NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (2MB VRAM)

Chipset: Intel 430TX

Memory: 16MB SDRAM (PCG-705), 32MB (PCG-707, PCG-719 and PCG-731), 64MB (PCG-729, PCG-735 and PCG-748)

Display: 800x600 (PCG-705 and PCG-717), 1024x768 (PCG-707, PCG-719, PCG-729, PCG-731, PCG-735 and PCG-748)

Storage: 2.5" IDE 2.1GB

Audio: ESS AudioDrive ES1878 (Sound Blaster Pro compatible)

Weight: 2.4kg

Original OS: Microsoft Windows 95

MSRP: ~$2900-$3700

Daily Usage Today

These days, laptops of this era are only suitable for retro gaming and offline usage, such as editing basic text documents and spreadsheets, and it is only sufficient for playing early Windows games, and playing DOS games on it will yield better results.

Resources

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

Recovery Discs

These discs are not compatible with SVRP, but we are working on a patcher for older recoveries.

PCG-705C/707C Internet Archive
PCG-748 Internet Archive
Manuals
PCG-705 PDF
Presentation Pages
PCG-705 Sony JP
PCG-707 Sony JP
PCG-713, PCG-715, PCG-719 Sony JP
PCG-723, PCG-726, PCG-729 Sony JP
PCG-731, PCG-733, PCG-737 Sony JP

Guides

PCG-729 Disassembly YouTube

Credits

Sony, Wikipedia, inversenet.co.jp

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