PCG-GR

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Summary

The Sony VAIO PCG-GR Series was a multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With its size of 14.1 by 11.9 by 1.9 Inches (35.8 by 30.2 by 2.8 Centimeters) and weight of up to 9.1 Pounds (4.1 Kilogram), it is clear that the PCG-GR was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. Though a second Battery could be installed making the quite unportable Laptop a little bit more portable.

Thanks to its size, the GR was able to pack a lot of features such as a choice of a DVD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD-ROM, dedicated volume control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input, a single PC Card slot and a Memory Stick slot. The Ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, a 56Kbps Modem, as well as microphone and headphone connectors and 3 USB 2.0 ports.

The Desktop replacement was available in two choices of screen size: 14.1" or 15.1". Depending on the buyers' choice, this Vaio was shipped with a _______. The screen size could be optioned out between the smallest ________panel. This was paired up with a range of Desktop Pentium IIIs, ranging from 866MHz to 1130MHz and a choice between 128MB and 256MB DDR-SDRAM, with the possibility of upgrading to 512MB of Memory. This makes the PCG-GR a decently powerful Laptop in its Time.

The PCG-GR came with Windows 2000 Professional as Operating System. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including SonicStage and DVGate.

Specifications

Processor: Intel Pentium III [ 866 | 933 | 1130 ] MHz

Graphics: ATI Mobility RADEON 8MB | 16MB

Display: 14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT | 14.1" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT | 15.1" active-matrix

RAM: SDRAM [upgradable up to 512MB ]

Storage: 2.5" IDE [ 15 | 20 | 30 ] GB

OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Weight: 2.88 kg

Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than 65% at +35°C

Daily Use

Today the PCG-GR is definitely still usable, especially when paired with the newer Windows XP instead of Windows 2000. Thanks to its decent hardware, playing 3D games from around that time should be no problem. With software such as MyPal internet browsing should still be possible. Just beware since XP has lost support in 2014.

Downloads

Follow our guides to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.

Sources

Sony Vaio PCG-GR Manual, Manualslib(GR170), Manualslib(GR250), NotebookReview, CNET