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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The Sony VAIO VGN-SRX is a subnotebook computer series released by Sony in | The Sony VAIO VGN-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 | 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. More details about the build quality coming soon. | ||
[[File:Johnny English using the VAIO SRX.jpg|thumb|Johnny English using the | [[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. | ||
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 VAIO scroll wheel under the trackpad, which was used as an app launcher of sorts, with Sony's proprietary software, of course. | |||
== Detailed Specs == | == Detailed Specs == | ||
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium III 800MHz Low Voltage SpeedStep, 512K Level 2 Cache integrated to CPU | '''Processor:''' Intel Pentium III 800MHz Low Voltage SpeedStep, 512K Level 2 Cache integrated to CPU | ||
[[File:Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive.jpg|alt=Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive|thumb| | [[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]] | ||
'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM Chipset | '''Graphics''': Intel 815EM Chipset IGP | ||
'''RAM''': 256MB RAM | '''RAM''': 256MB RAM | ||
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'''Display''': 10.4" XGA TFT Screen, 1024x768 resolution | '''Display''': 10.4" XGA TFT Screen, 1024x768 resolution | ||
'''Storage''': | '''Storage''': 2.5" IDE HDD | ||
'''Wireless''': Integrated Bluetooth, Integrated Wireless LAN (Orinoco Wi-Fi, 802.11) | '''Wireless''': Integrated Bluetooth, Integrated Wireless LAN (Orinoco Wi-Fi, 802.11) | ||
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'''OS''': Windows XP Pro | '''OS''': Windows XP Pro | ||
'''Media''': 1 X CF Type II slot, 1 X USB Port, VGA out, via Sony dongle, Sony Memory Stick Slot | '''Media''': 1 X CF Type II slot, 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 | '''Additional''': Integrated iLink IEE1394, Microphone in and sound out, Integrated 10/100 LAN (Wired), Touchpad with scroll wheel | ||
== Daily Usage Today == | == 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. | |||
== Ressources == | |||
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]. | |||
== Downloads == | == Downloads == | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 25 April 2022
Summary
The Sony VAIO VGN-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. More details about the build quality coming soon.
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 VAIO scroll wheel under the trackpad, which was used as an app launcher of sorts, with Sony's proprietary software, of course.
Detailed Specs
Processor: Intel Pentium III 800MHz Low Voltage SpeedStep, 512K Level 2 Cache integrated to CPU
Graphics: Intel 815EM Chipset IGP
RAM: 256MB RAM
Display: 10.4" XGA TFT Screen, 1024x768 resolution
Storage: 2.5" IDE HDD
Wireless: Integrated Bluetooth, Integrated Wireless LAN (Orinoco Wi-Fi, 802.11)
OS: Windows XP Pro
Media: 1 X CF Type II slot, 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.
Ressources
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.
Downloads
Follow our guides to download and install drivers.