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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming. | They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming. | ||
They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition. | |||
They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do. | They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do. | ||
== Detailed Specs == | == Detailed Specs == | ||
'''<big>Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105, so CPUs are subject to slight changes</big>''' | |||
'''Processor:''' 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A) | |||
Processor: 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A) | |||
Graphics: 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go | '''Graphics:''' 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go | ||
VRAM: 64MB DDR | '''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR | ||
Memory: DDR PC-2100 SDRAM | '''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM | ||
Storage: 2.5" IDE HDD | '''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE HDD | ||
Ports: 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out) | '''Ports:''' 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out) | ||
Additional Devices: 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive | '''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive | ||
Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter | '''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter | ||
Display: 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel | '''Display:''' 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel | ||
Weight: over 3kg (over 6.6lb) | '''Weight:''' over 3kg (over 6.6lb) | ||
Battery life: about 2h | '''Battery life:''' about 2h | ||
== Ressources == | == Daily Usage Today == | ||
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard. | |||
==Ressources== | |||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual] | [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual] | ||
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr130_specifications.pdf Sony Official PCG-FR130 Specifications Manual] | [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr130_specifications.pdf Sony Official PCG-FR130 Specifications Manual] | ||
== Sources == | ==Downloads== | ||
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. | |||
==Sources== | |||
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1] | Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1] | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 26 April 2022
Overview
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) was a series of mid-to-high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.
They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking.
They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming.
They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.
They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do.
Detailed Specs
Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105, so CPUs are subject to slight changes
Processor: 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)
Graphics: 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go
VRAM: 64MB DDR
Memory: DDR PC-2100 SDRAM
Storage: 2.5" IDE HDD
Ports: 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)
Additional Devices: 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive
Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter
Display: 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel
Weight: over 3kg (over 6.6lb)
Battery life: about 2h
Daily Usage Today
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.
Ressources
Downloads
Follow our guides to download and install drivers.
Sources
Pictures: Picture Nr1