background image

Models

PCG-GR150 and PCG-GR150K

Processor

Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 866MHz-M

2

featuring Enhanced SpeedStep

technology

3

Cache Memory

512 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

133 MHz

Bus Architecture

AGP / PCI

LCD

14.1” XGA (1024x768) TFT
Dual display

11

Graphics

ATI RAGE

Mobility RADEON

-M graphics chip

8 MB video DDRAM
3D acceleration support

Audio

Windows

®

sound system compatible with 3D surround

MPEG

MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback

Standard RAM

128 MB SDRAM (128x1), expandable to 512 MB

Open RAM Slot

1:SO DIMM

Hard Drive

Removable 20 GB

4

CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

Internal removable CD-RW/DVD combo drive

Floppy Drive

1

External 1.44 MB, 3.5” USB floppy disk drive

Memory Stick

®

Media Slot

Supports MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

media

1

Hot-Swappable

12

Multi-Bay supports:

• CD-RW/DVD combo drive
• Second battery

1

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Ethernet

10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Keyboard

83 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke

Pointing Device

center Jog Dial

control with back button

Electro-Static touch pad

Microphone

Monoral mini-jack

Battery

Lithium-ion battery
Supports dual battery operation

Battery Life

2.0 - 3.0 hours with one battery

7

4.0 - 6.0 hours with optional second battery

7

PC Card Slots

Supports two type II cards or one type III card 
CardBus support

Other Interfaces

i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) interface

6

, USB (3), RJ-11 modem

jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick

®

media slot, VGA

output monitor, parallel, headphone (stereo), mic-in,
port replicator

Port Replicator

1

DC in, PS/2

®

keyboard and mouse, USB(2), serial,

parallel, VGA output monitor, S-video, RJ-45, NTSC
VIDEO out, line-in, docking CN

Power Requirements

80 watts maximum (16V / AC100-240V)

Power Management

Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.4" X 12.3" X 10.3"

Weight

5.6 lbs.

5

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter, 
and weight saver

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGR1)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2E)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V)
Wireless LAN Access Point & PC Card (PCWA-A100)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
External USB Floppy Disk Drive (PCGA-UFD5)

Service

One year limited Express Service

8

Limited Warranty

One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)

9

Telephone Support

Hardware: One year

9

Software and operating system: 90 days

9

INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System

GR150: Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Millennium Edition

GR150K: Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional

Software Applications

Adobe Photoshop

®

Elements

11

Adobe Premiere

®

LE

11

Adaptec Easy CD

Creator

Microsoft

®

Word 2002

Norton AntiVirus

Quicken

®

2001

QuickTime

RealNetworks

®

RealJukebox

®

2 Basic

RealNetworks

®

RealPlayer

®

8 Basic

Sony DVgate

Sony OpenMG

Jukebox

11

Sony MovieShaker

Sony PictureGear

Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow

™  11

VAIO

®

Support Agent

WinDVD

®

2000

Online Center

America Online

® 10

Compuserve

®

2000 

10

EarthLink Network TotalAccess

® 10

Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer

Netscape Communicator

®

Prodigy Internet

® 10

VAIO Support Agent

Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude
of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not
manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software
packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document.
Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any
combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the
suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance.
Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-
installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated
graphic shown on display.

©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony.
DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear, MagicGate, MovieShaker, OpenMG and VisualFlow are trademarks of
Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
RealNetworks, RealPlayer, and RealJukebox are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All
other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of
the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject
to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 06/01

SPECIFICATIONS

• Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 866MHz-M

2

featuring Enhanced SpeedStep

technology

3

• Hot-swappable

12

multi-bay for internal 

removable CD-RW/DVD combo drive or optional
additional battery

• Integrated 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
• MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

media slot

• 14.1" XGA TFT screen with dual display

11

• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 512 MB max.)
• Removable 20 GB

4

hard drive

• AGP-enabled ATI RAGE

Mobility RADEON

-M 

graphics chip with 3D acceleration support

• 133 MHz

2

front side bus

• 8 MB video DDRAM
• center Jog Dial

control with back button!

• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dual battery capability
• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface

6

supports

high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products

• Optional port replicator available for increased

connectivity!

• Integrated V.90 modem
• Extended life battery!
• Choice of Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Millennium Edition

or Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional

• About 6 lbs.

7

light, 1.4" thin

• 512K byte level two cache (on die)
• One or two type II or one type III PC card, with

CardBus support

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Hot-swappable

12

multi-bay supports CD-RW/DVD

combo drive or optional second battery!

• Mobile Intel Pentium

®

III processor 866MHz-M

2

featuring Enhanced SpeedStep

technology

3

• 128 MB SDRAM and 20 GB

4

hard drive

• Integrated 10/100 Base-T Ethernet

• MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

media slot

FEATURES

CD-R

W/D

VD

Com

bo D

rive

!

PCG-GR150

PCG-GR150K

1 Optional.
2 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. 
3 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
5 With one battery and weight saver in multi-bay.
6 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 

connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
9 From date of purchase upon registration.
10 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
11 Available with Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition only.
12 Available on GR150K only.

Reviews: