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{{Infobox Specs | {{Infobox Specs | ||
| name | | name = PCV-S Series | ||
| image | | image = PCV-S500TV7.jpg | ||
| subtitle | | subtitle = PCV-S | ||
| series | | series = PCV-S Series | ||
| rel | | rel = 1998 | ||
| cpu | | cpu = Pentium II 266 MHz<br>(400 MHz on later models) | ||
| gpu | | gpu = ATI 3D RAGE PRO TURBO AGP (2 MB) | ||
| chipset | | chipset = 440EX AGPset | ||
| memory | | memory = 64 MB SDRAM (standard)<br>128 MB max (2 DIMM) | ||
| display | | display = 15″ or 17″ Trinitron CRT<br>Optional 13.3″ TFT LCD | ||
| storage | | storage = 4.3 GB IDE HDD | ||
| floppy | | floppy = 3.5″ 1.44 MB | ||
| optical | | optical = CD-ROM drive | ||
| os = Microsoft Windows 95 | |||
| weight = 8.2 kg (tower only) | |||
| os | | msrp = Unknown | ||
| weight | |||
| msrp | |||
}} | }} | ||
== 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 configurations, including | The Sony VAIO PCV-S was a PC component system released by Sony in 1998. It came in various different configurations, including some with an inbuilt TV tuner, popular on VAIOs of the time. It came with a 15 or 17 inch CRT monitor or a 13.3 inch TFT LCD. They all came bundled with Floppy and CD-ROM drives, a keyboard and a mouse. | ||
== | == Daily usage today == | ||
The PCV-S is a novelty item. It will be okay for some old games (depends on graphics card) and office tasks like Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Browsing the web should work fine too for old pages that are text only with maybe some low resolution images. You could use FrogFind for this. | |||
They can be found every once in a while on Yahoo! Auctions Japan or Mercari Japan. | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
If a link is broken, please | If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]. | ||
==== Recovery Discs ==== | ==== Recovery Discs ==== | ||
Recovery | Recovery discs are not known for this model. | ||
==== Manuals and Useful Links ==== | ==== Manuals and Useful Links ==== | ||
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|+ Manuals and Useful Links | |+ Manuals and Useful Links | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Drivers || Unknown | |||
| Drivers | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Disassembly guide | | Disassembly guide || Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
| PCV-S510 community page | | PCV-S510 community page || [http://pinsroom.fc2web.com/vaio-PCV-S510.html Interesting PCV-S510 page] | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|+ Presentation Pages | |+ Presentation Pages | ||
|- | |- | ||
| PCV-S520 (Sony JP) | | PCV-S520 (Sony JP) || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/MicroTower/PCV-S520/index.html Sony] | ||
|} | |} | ||
== 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]``` | ||
Latest revision as of 23:34, 25 April 2025
| PCV-S Series | |
|---|---|
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| 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 | 440EX AGPset |
| Memory | 64 MB SDRAM (standard) 128 MB max (2 DIMM) |
| 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 different configurations, including some with an inbuilt TV tuner, popular on VAIOs of the time. It came with a 15 or 17 inch CRT monitor or a 13.3 inch TFT LCD. They all came bundled with Floppy and CD-ROM drives, a keyboard and a mouse.
Daily usage today
The PCV-S is a novelty item. It will be okay for some old games (depends on graphics card) and office tasks like Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Browsing the web should work fine too for old pages that are text only with maybe some low resolution images. You could use FrogFind for this.
They can be found every once in a while on Yahoo! Auctions Japan or Mercari Japan.
Resources
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the Wayback Machine.
Recovery Discs
Recovery discs are not known for this model.
Manuals and Useful Links
| Drivers | Unknown |
| Disassembly guide | Unknown |
| PCV-S510 community page | Interesting PCV-S510 page |
Presentation Pages
| PCV-S520 (Sony JP) | Sony |
Credits
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