Sony
Vaio Line
The Vaio line was created by Sony in 1996. It stands for "Video Audio Input Output, Then Video Audio Integrated Operation, Visual Audio Intelligent Organizer" It is where the purple brand colour originates from too, as both the English and Japanese pronunciations are similar to "Bio".
The Vaio line was split off into its own company in 2014, although Sony does maintain a minority stake in the company, and holds exclusive marketing agreements in some countries.
PCV Line
The PCV line was the line used for desktop computers. The line launched with 2 models, the PCV-70 and PCV-90. The PCV line would see it's final models, the PCV-210 and PCV-230 in 1998.
In addition, there were several sublines, targeting specific needs or changes:
- DS series (Digital Studio Series)
- E series (MicroTower series)
- HS series
- HX series
- J series
- JX series
- L series
- LX series
- M series
- MX series
- P series
- R series
- RX series
- RZ series
- S series
- T series
- V series
- W series
| Photo |
Machine |
Year Of Introduction |
CPU |
RAM |
Hard Drive |
Modem/Networking |
Cache |
Sound Card |
GPU |
Bundled Operating System |
Bundled Software |
Notes |
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PCV-90 |
1996 |
Intel Pentium(200MHz, Socket 7 Dual Voltage) |
32MB, Expandable to 128MB
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2.5GB
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Unknown |
256KB |
Unknown |
ATi Rage 3D (W/ 2MB RAM) |
Microsoft Windows 95
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Vaio Space
Net Space
Netscape Navigator
Voice View
Billboard Music Guide
Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia
AOL
Compuserve WOW!
Microsoft 3D Movie Maker
CyberPassage
DeltaPoint
Cartopedia
The Family Doctor
Invester Insight
Launch (According to Drew1440, nothing happens)
Microsoft Money 96
Microsoft Phone
Microsoft Works 4.0
Microsoft Reference
Quicken SE Gateway
Sidekick 95
Reader Rabbit
American Heritage Talking Dictionary
Telephone Directory PC411
Wipeout (ATi CIF API version)
MechWarrior 2
Microsoft Entertainment Pack
Hover! (Also included with all copies of Windows 95)
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