PCV-S
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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 | 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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