Sony VAIO Handheld Computer Teardown - The Electronics Inside

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  • @rcfreakamit
    @rcfreakamit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I believe at the time, the FAA required that a 'hardware RF kill switch' is present on mobile wireless device to be allowed to bring on board the plane, or use during flight.

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would make a lot of sense! Thank you for sharing that simple answer!

  • @dykodesigns
    @dykodesigns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Classic Sony 3D envelope design. It’s like a camera inside. I find it quite impressive for the mid 2000’s considering that it is basically a pc in a very small form factor. Just look at how tiny the motherboard is, yet it still has a cooling fan and a mechanical harddrive inside. There’s a lot of different engineering disciplines involved to design this. To me, this seems a lot more impressive then a modern smartphone with only a single Soc inside. This product also seems very bespoke and a bit quirky making it quite interesting.

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't agree more! This was still a few years off the dreaded netbook style laptop that compromised every component (EMMC Storage, the worst processors, tiny ram, no accessories etc). Sony doing what Sony did best.

    • @dosgos
      @dosgos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said. Sony made some incredible portable hardware. Used electronics stores in Tokyo have lots of bespoke mobile devices from a lot of Japanese makers; Sony wasn't the only one but was among the best. Many "ancient" devices still are used in factories, labs, and hospitals so still pricey.

  • @dosgos
    @dosgos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Flex-cable use inherited from Sony WalkMan devices. Sony did a great job stuffing a lot of gear into portable devices. Form factor, physical keyboard, and mouse are incredible. Never knew these existed.

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant bits of kit aren't they?!

  • @bartz0rt928
    @bartz0rt928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I'd known about this thing in 2006, 18 year old me would've been very tempted to drop all his savings on it.

  • @JanusCycle
    @JanusCycle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The display is 1024x600 pixels. Very fine pixel density for it's time. If you need help with drivers or Sony apps, then I have them for XP and Vista and even some Win 7. I have much experience with this model and hope you get it working. It's a fun machine to mess about with.

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really hope that I can too, but I'm not sure how I'll fare with reballing RAM if that's what it comes to. I may get in touch for the drivers in the future!

    • @GuyPaddock
      @GuyPaddock ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@a531016Sadly the community concluded it was impossible to upgrade the RAM because of memory controller design but my hope is you can at least replace the bad chips.

  • @zaprodk
    @zaprodk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The chip at 09:11 is not only the GMA950 graphics chip, it's the Northbridge (part of the chipset) for the computer as well :)

  • @tom611
    @tom611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if you could tease out (or just find online) the pinout of the front assembly connector and then 3D print a new, and likely thinner, back with modern guts of some sort. Like a Raspberry Pi to test the concept, then move to something more powerful like a LattePanda once proof of concept is done.

  • @dosgos
    @dosgos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Planet Computers recently released sliding-keyboard phones & PDAs. Astro Slide 5G, Cosmo Communicator, and Gemini PDA. Android & Linux OS. UK-based and designed by some of the original PDA developers!

    • @rayndaba3166
      @rayndaba3166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where can I find those? Interested in that kind of tech

    • @dosgos
      @dosgos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rayndaba3166 Planet Computers has a UK website. I can't post the link else it gets deleted.

  • @RalphBarbagallo
    @RalphBarbagallo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted one of these so bad back in the day--I almost bought one but finally thought better of it.

  • @dant5464
    @dant5464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try booting Memtestx86 from USB to check the ram. It's available standalone, but it's often included on Linux ISOs/bootable USBs in the boot menu as well.

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I'll definately give it a try!

  • @GaucamoleMan52
    @GaucamoleMan52 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of these didn't even know it came with a dock or stylus until I watched this

  • @dosgos
    @dosgos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do NOT touch the gold contacts on ribbon cables or boards. That boosts the probability of failure. I think the issue was contamination rather than physical damage but can't recall.

  • @lukedavis436
    @lukedavis436 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    they're bloody expensive even today!, good luck to anyone who's trying to get one, youll get one soon! don't give up

  • @dosgos
    @dosgos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder where the slider keyboard was inspired from. There was a slider phone fad at one point but maybe that was after Sony.

    • @MAYERMAKES
      @MAYERMAKES 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i had one of those and loved it. a few brands made them I think nokia started the trend with the frist phone with camera, but sony made the best ones.

  • @MAYERMAKES
    @MAYERMAKES 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sense a project forming in my brain

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep your hands off Clem, this one is mine!

  • @johnchristopherrobert1839
    @johnchristopherrobert1839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed your content today thank you

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @awo1fman
    @awo1fman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, I wanted one of these very badly back in the day but just couldn't afford it. There were a very few similar devices as well, like from Winbook, but all of them were out of my reach.

  • @FireballXL55
    @FireballXL55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Sony teardown manual for this, not that good compared to a lot of their manuals.

    • @a531016
      @a531016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! Even if it is lower quality, I bet it is still a long read!

    • @FireballXL55
      @FireballXL55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a531016 No it is only 16 pages, a disassembly & assembly guide of coloured cad drawings no photo's.

  • @GuyPaddock
    @GuyPaddock ปีที่แล้ว

    ThinkPads still have that little mouse nub!

  • @jumanazar1805
    @jumanazar1805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    first