Older Sony Laptop

Hello, everyone.

I have no clue what the model number or name of it. But I'm trying to find out that very info heh.

It must be at least 2 or 3 years old. All I really remember about it was how small it was. I mean it looked like it was maybe around an inch thick (maybe even less then an inch). I dont believe it had a floppy or CDROM built in, so it needed a PCMCIA CD or floppy.

Thats about all I can remember about it. I know thats not much to go on, so any help you all can provide would be great.

Also, the reason I'm looking for this is because I want a very small laptop for PDF reading and also to do some light programming. So it being small, is key. If anyone can point me to something like that, I would appreciate it. (btw I've already checked out the Libretto, so info on anything else but that, would be great)


Thanks!

.vK

 

you mean the VAIO TR series? maybe checkout the new VAIO S series for programming, it might fit what you're looking for.

 

That was likely the old PCG 505 that you had. I had one also and loved it. It had no built in floppy or cd drive but that thing was extremely light and portable. Getting an old might might be an option for you or if you want a little more power in an ultimately portable package take a look at the new X505, it might be just what you are looking for.

 

One thing I have to say I liked the Libretto for was for reading. I would rotate the document and use the scroll buttons to read through the pages. Outside of that...it's a snail to do almost anything else.

I would suggest you think about how much programming and/or typing you really plan to do. Ultralights can be very uncomfortable to do extensive typing. You could check out the Sony U series (50/70) while it uses a detachable keyboard, reading is something it seems perfectly suited for. Also check out the v505. Production is ceasing so you can find a good deal. While not as small as say a TR or Libretto, its size is very manageable and the processor power makes it suitable for power hungry apps. Fujitsu also has introduced the P7000 series (mine is finally being shipped!!!!). Think Libretto, but faster and with a optical drive.

While I'm not a fan of external keyboards used with PDAs, I have seen a number of posts on other forums from programmers that favor this combination. The advantage seems to be not only size, but the ability to capture ideas quickly because of the instant on features. Yet another possible avenue.

 

Thanks for the replys. I'm actually trying to find something older (so its cheaper). I have seen the X505 and it's very nice, but way out of my price range.

The PCG 505, from what i've been able to find on it. It's only been released in Japan? Might be why I have not seen it heh. I'm in the US. It does look nice tho.

The one I have in mind is very silverish. I'm probably putting everyone on a wild goose chase. =P

 

You are right, the similar US model was called the R-505. You can see a few of them on ebay to confirm that is what you are remembering.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by jchastain

 

You are not talking about the SR series, are you? Here is one of them.

http://www.sony.jp/ProductsPark/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-SR9/index.html

Here is a list of every VAIO notebook that's been made:

http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/Pc/past_note.html

Both pages are in Japanese, but I guess you just need the picture to find what fits your memory.

 

I had an SRX99 a couple of years ago and sounds like what you r talking about. I saw one on Ebay last night currently at $355 with 3 days left. It is a P3 850mhz with an extrenal CD rom drive, 256meg of RAM, 20 gig HDD and a 10.1 inch screen. It is a nice machine but a little slow for todays apps. (It was the wifes music Juke Box mainly) Great for surfing and reading though and still lighter and more comfortable to use than the new TR series. (which has an internal DVD) Big Calhoun's keyboard comments are well justified, any prolonged typing can be painfull and frustrating on an ultraportable.

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