Sony VAIO PCG-C1MSX Crusoe subnotebook
Following in the footsteps of other VIAO Crusoe subnotebooks, Sony recently
released yet another model into the Japanese markets with a Crusoe sticker on
the box - the VIAO PCG-C1MSX which is powered by a 867MHz TM5800 Crusoe
processor. This particular model boats a TV-tuner and external port replicator
so you can watch and record TV over the small 8.9" XGA LCD display.
As I understand the Japanese reports after they have gone through Bablefish,
the PCG-C1MSX can be set to record TV programs which it then compresses with a
hardware MPEG-2 encoder to more manageable sizes. The 720x480 TV recordings can
be played back at a later time, or simply stored on the VAIO's 40GB hard drive.
Assuming a 20GB free partition on the hard drive the maximum recording time sits
at about 11 hours, or about 5 hours at high resolution. Sound quality during
playback is supposed to be pretty good reports ZDnet Japan.
The C1MSX features 128MB of integrated SDRAM, and can
accept a further 128MB SODIMM for a total of 256MB of memory. The 40GB hard
drive is large considering the size of the subnotebook, but half of it is used
for the TV-recording functionality so it is not out of spec in the great scheme
of things. With Digital Video editing software, the C1's standard video
camera at the top of the screen and a 2.4GHz wireless LAN connection this
VAIO is one of the best equipped of the entire Crusoe series. Bluetooth is also
integrated into the unit, but with out a lot of devices currently
supporting this feature, it is of limited use outside of the North American
markets. The PCG-C1MSX comes preloaded with Windows XP home edition and is
expected to go on sale April 27 in Japan for an undisclosed amount.
Battery life of up to 13.5 hours is possible with this
notebook as long as the largest external battery is used. A standard battery
will give users about 2-4 hours of work time depending on what they are doing.
All CD-ROM's and floppy drives are external, but the PCG-C1MSX does come with a
memory stick slot for flash storage.Video is provided by an 8MB ATI Mobility
Radeon-M chipset and the unit weighs just under 1 kilo.
Full Spec Sheet:
|
Model |
PCG-C1MSX |
| OS |
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| Processor |
Transmeta Crusoe processor
|
| TM5800 867MHz |
| Cache-memory (primary / second) |
128KB / 512KB (CPU built-in) |
| System bus |
Largest 133MHz |
| Main memory standard / maximum |
DDR-SDRAM 128MB (the onboard) +SDRAM 128MB total 256MB / the largest 384MB. 16MB for CMS
use. |
| Expansion storage slot (being less
crowded) |
Memory slot ×1 |
Graphics
Accelerator |
ATI Technologies MOBILITY RADEON-M
|
| Video memory |
8MB (built in video chipset) |
| Liquid crystal display |
8.9" ultra
wide SXGA (1280×600 pixel) TFT color LCD |
| Indicatory mode |
(1280×1024) / (1280×600) / (1024×768) / (800×600)
|
| External display output |
(1600×1200 / 1280×1024 / 1280×600 / 1024×768 / 800×600) |
Dual display
When indicating
(example) |
External display: (1600×1200) -
LCD (1280×600)
External display: (1024×768)
- LCD (1280×600) |
| Floppy disk drive |
External PCGA-UFD5 USB drive, 3.5" 1.44MB
|
| Hard disk |
40GB (Ultra ATA/100) (C:
Approximately 20GB / D: Approximately 20GB)
|
| Drive |
Selling separately: Ic.link CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
(PCGA-CRWD1), ic.link DVD-ROM drive (PCGA-DVD1),
PC card CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A) |
| Built-in video camera |
Progressive system 1 / 6 type CCD35,000
pixels (f=2.8mm F3.4 slow shutter speed) |
MPEG2 hardware
Encoder |
MPEG2 R-Engine (A/V input correspondence and
television video recording functional loading) |
| External Ports/Jacks |
- USB×1 - ic.link (IEEE1394) terminal S400 (4 pins)
×1
- Biology-related product private DC OUT (power source
supply) connector ×1 - the modular jack ×1 for modem - microphone ×1
- Stereo headphone output MEGA BASS (uneven sound emphasis)
functional corresponding ×1 - port Lee pre- k tar private terminal
×1 |
| Attachments |
- USB×1 - network connector
(100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) ×1 - TV antenna input (75 Omega) ×1
- A/V output (NTSC/PAL correspondence and stereo
voice response) ×1
- A/V input
(NTSC correspondence and stereo audio input) ×1 - external display
output (VGA type, D-sub 15 pin) ×1 |
| Memory stick slot |
Magic gate corresponding memory stick slot |
| Wireless communication facility |
- In substance Bluetooth functional
on-board (Maximum transmission speed: 723kbps /
communication range: Line-of-sight distance longest 100-10m) (Bluetooth1.1 conformity)
- 2.4gHz wireless LAN PC card attachment (maximum
transmission speed: The 11mbps /, the line-of-sight distance longest 100m)
the / Use frequency band: 2.4gHz band (2.400GHz - 2.474gHz) /
Radio channel: From 1 - 11 selection
(IEEE802.11/802.11b conformity and Wi-Fi conformity) |
| PC card slot |
Type II (×1), PCMCIA |
| Audio function |
Microsoft Windows sound system
interchangeability, built-in stereo speaker and built-in monaural
microphone, MEGA BASS (uneven sound emphasis) |
| Built-in FAX/ modem |
Largest
56kbps (V.90) / largest 14.4kbps (at the time of FAX) |
Keyboard /
Pointing device |
Approximately 17mm pitch / key stroke approximately
2mm / 86 keys /
Scroll functional corresponding stick type
pointing device |
| Main accessory |
AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V4
equal item), (S) lithium ion type (PCGA-BP51A/L
equal item) and telephone cord/code
(modular cable), AV coupling cable (pin plug: Image / stereo cAv mini-
plug: Special stereo mini- plug), port Lee pre- k tar (TV tuner
built-in), recovery CD,
2.4gHz wireless LAN PC card, antenna
coupling cable and antenna conversion plug |
| Power source |
AC adapter or lithium ion battery |
| Electric power consumption |
27w |
| Battery drive time |
Battery pack (S): 2 - 4 hours /
battery pack (L): Approximately 4 - 8 hours /
Battery pack (LLL): 7.5 - 13.5 hour |
Battery charge time
(Power source ON/OFF) |
Battery
pack (S): 2.5 hours (85%), 3.5 hours (100%) /
Battery pack
(L): 3.5 hours (85%), 4.5 hours (100%) /
Battery pack (LLL): 6 hours (85%),
9 hours (100%) |
| Warm humidity condition |
When operating 5 - 35 DEGC (temperature gradient 10
DEGC / time below) 20% - 80%
(However thing,
and 35 where it does not become wet with dew DEGC as for the humidity in
65% or less). When retaining -20 - +60 DEGC (temperature gradient 10
DEGC / time below) 10% - 90% |
Substance external size
(Largest
projection section not being included) |
Width 249mm× height 28mm (foreward
the most it is thin section. Rear section 30mm) x depth 152mm |
| Mass |
Approximately 998g (battery pack (S) when loading)
|
