Sony Vaio Pcg-3c2l Specs

Key specifications

• Model: Sony VAIO PCG-3C2L
• Processor: Intel Mobile Pentium III (single-core, typical clock 700–1000 MHz depending on submodel)
• Chipset: Intel 440BX/related mobile chipset (typical for Pentium III-era VAIOs)
• Memory (RAM): 128–512 MB SDRAM (PC100) — expandable depending on motherboard limits (likely up to 512 MB)
• Storage: 20–40 GB IDE hard drive (5400 RPM typical)
• Graphics: Integrated Intel graphics (Intel 815/810 era integrated GPU)
• Display: ~12.1–12.5-inch TFT LCD, XGA or SVGA resolution (typically 1024×768)
• Optical drive: External or optional slim CD-ROM / CD-RW depending on configuration (many ultraportable VAIOs omitted internal optical drives)
• Networking: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; PCMCIA or built-in 56k modem (typical configs)
• Wireless: Optional PCMCIA Wi‑Fi card (802.11b era) — not always built-in
• Ports: USB 1.1 (usually 2), VGA out, headphone and microphone jacks, PC Card slot (Type II), power connector, audio line-in/out, and possibly S-video out on some variants
• Battery: Removable NiMH or early Li-ion pack, rated for a few hours depending on age and condition
• Operating System: Originally shipped with Microsoft Windows ME or Windows 2000 (some regional variants used Windows 98 SE)
• Dimensions & Weight: Very compact—approximately 2–3 lbs (0.9–1.4 kg) and ultraportable footprint

Availability: As Sony discontinued the VAIO line in 2014, these units are now only available through third-party sellers like eBay for roughly $150–$220 depending on condition. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Repair Help - iFixit sony vaio pcg-3c2l specs

Memory

• RAM: 1 GB (2x512 MB) or 2 GB (2x1 GB) – DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz
• Max Supported: 4 GB (only ~3 GB addressable due to 32-bit chipset limits)

Overview

Rating: 2.5/5 stars

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