Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Vaio P has become a cult classic, and this is a relaxed evening with this little charmer. Windows Vista and all.
This model is the VGN-P11Z, one of many variants of the Vaio P line.
This may go without saying, but I'll say it- this video is not sponsored by Sony or affiliated with Sony officially in anyway. I am just a big fan of Sony products.
I was very inspired by Janus Cycle, in style and content for this video, Please check out his channel if you like Green Ham Gaming!
@JanusCycle
Edit (Jan 7 2025) -------
CollectorDaish (the absolute legend who uploaded the recovery disks) reached out and has given me permission to share the links for the recovery media. (Once again bro, the Vaio preservation community and I owe you a beer or several)
-----------Message from him-----------
Glad to see my P series recovery come in handy, and thank you for the shoutout!
For those wanting a link, you can reach the recovery here:
archive.org/details/sony-vaio-vgn-p11z-restore-discs
I also have a variety of other recoveries available here:
archive.org/details/@collectordaish
If you want to get involved in recovery preservation (and have your own to contribute) visit vaiolibrary.com
Not sure if you are able to add those links somewhere? Would be great to get more people involved, and also there might be those with other rare recoveries, just waiting to be uploaded.
Thanks again, CollectorDaish
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In 2009, my dad and I would visit Chatswood every weekend, and my favorite stop was always Sony Central. It was my personal Disneyland, filled with the latest and greatest from my favourite brand. It was where I first saw an OLED display and the fascinating VAIO P series. Flash forward to last year, I finally got my hands on a VAIO P, and after the original Windows Vista restore discs became available, this video is about restoring its former glory. Join me as I explore the quirks and charm of this iconic ultra-portable laptop, and reminisce about Sony's fantastic history in the laptop market.
This video is part restoration to Vista using the recovery disks and part list of my favourite things about this PC.
We’ll talk about the size, display, frutiger aero vibes, Instant-on mode, XMB PS3 Interface and conclude with some thoughts.
Vaio P Projects on Hackaday:
REVIVE A SONY VAIO P-SERIES WITH KICAD’S BACKGROUND BITMAPS
hackaday.com/2023/11/20/revive-a-sony-vaio-p-series-with-kicads-background-bitmaps
PCB DESIGN REVIEW: HDMI TO LVDS SONY VAIO LCD DEVBOARD
hackaday.com/2024/05/14/pcb-design-review-hdmi-to-lvds-sony-vaio-lcd-devboard
SONY VAIO REVIVED: POWER, THE SECOND 80%
hackaday.com/2024/12/31/sony-vaio-revived-power-the-second-80
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By supporting the channel there, you're helping fund the creation of these goofy computer videos without the intrusion of corporate advertising.
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Join the Green Ham Gaming Community on Discord!
Click the link to dive into discussions, share your cars and pcs and just chat with fellow GHG viewers.
Green Ham Gaming Discord Invite Link:
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For our GHGtv+U members (Patreon subscribers),
You’ll need to link your Discord account to Patreon to unlock the exclusive channels and chats.
——— ——— MUSIC ——— ———
All the music from this episode was created by Oxter Music!
Find all the songs from this video, wherever you listen to music!
Apple Music:
music.apple.com/au/artist/oxter/1450143129
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/artist/7CDX1qHOdc93Vo4DfZMzMh?si=CF3wU4NeT3ibqCvvqdhs_g
YouTube:
youtube.com/@OxterMusic
Bandcamp:
oxtermusic.bandcamp.com
Song List used in this video (song, album)
Omen, Abysmal
Crystalline, Evergreen
East, Wuxing
Siesta, Embers
September, Embers
Lancicopia, Embers
Monty’s Oddities, songs from another world
Rad Dads (redo), Odds and Ends
First Journey, songs from another world
——— ——— CHAPTERS ——— ———
00:00 Intro and Story
03:37 Restoration to Vista
04:38 Some Classic Sony Ads
05:35 Design Montage
06:43 Top 5 Fav Vaio P things
08:12 Size
10:15 Display
12:44 Frutiger Aero
14:51 Full of Sony Quirkiness
18:14 Instant-On Mode
20:38 Conclusion
23:09 Credits and Mailbox
GHGtv episode 82
The Vaio P has become a cult classic, and this is a relaxed evening with this little charmer. Windows Vista and all.
This model is the VGN-P11Z, one of many variants of the Vaio P line.
This may go without saying, but I'll say it- this video is not sponsored by Sony or affiliated with Sony officially in anyway. I am just a big fan of Sony products.
I was very inspired by Janus Cycle, in style and content for this video, Please check out his channel if you like Green Ham Gaming!
@JanusCycle
Edit (Jan 7 2025) -------
CollectorDaish (the absolute legend who uploaded the recovery disks) reached out and has given me permission to share the links for the recovery media. (Once again bro, the Vaio preservation community and I owe you a beer or several)
-----------Message from him-----------
Glad to see my P series recovery come in handy, and thank you for the shoutout!
For those wanting a link, you can reach the recovery here:
archive.org/details/sony-vaio-vgn-p11z-restore-discs
I also have a variety of other recoveries available here:
archive.org/details/@collectordaish
If you want to get involved in recovery preservation (and have your own to contribute) visit vaiolibrary.com
Not sure if you are able to add those links somewhere? Would be great to get more people involved, and also there might be those with other rare recoveries, just waiting to be uploaded.
Thanks again, CollectorDaish
----
In 2009, my dad and I would visit Chatswood every weekend, and my favorite stop was always Sony Central. It was my personal Disneyland, filled with the latest and greatest from my favourite brand. It was where I first saw an OLED display and the fascinating VAIO P series. Flash forward to last year, I finally got my hands on a VAIO P, and after the original Windows Vista restore discs became available, this video is about restoring its former glory. Join me as I explore the quirks and charm of this iconic ultra-portable laptop, and reminisce about Sony's fantastic history in the laptop market.
This video is part restoration to Vista using the recovery disks and part list of my favourite things about this PC.
We’ll talk about the size, display, frutiger aero vibes, Instant-on mode, XMB PS3 Interface and conclude with some thoughts.
Vaio P Projects on Hackaday:
REVIVE A SONY VAIO P-SERIES WITH KICAD’S BACKGROUND BITMAPS
hackaday.com/2023/11/20/revive-a-sony-vaio-p-series-with-kicads-background-bitmaps
PCB DESIGN REVIEW: HDMI TO LVDS SONY VAIO LCD DEVBOARD
hackaday.com/2024/05/14/pcb-design-review-hdmi-to-lvds-sony-vaio-lcd-devboard
SONY VAIO REVIVED: POWER, THE SECOND 80%
hackaday.com/2024/12/31/sony-vaio-revived-power-the-second-80
——— ——— SUPPORT GHGtv on Patreon ——— ———
By becoming a GHGtv+U Member, you gain access to extended cuts of videos with shots and words that don’t make it to the YouTube edit. As well as access to exclusive channels on the GHG Discord with more perks to come in time.
By supporting the channel there, you're helping fund the creation of these goofy computer videos without the intrusion of corporate advertising.
patreon.com/GreenHamGaming
——— ——— GHGtv on DISCORD ——— ———
Join the Green Ham Gaming Community on Discord!
Click the link to dive into discussions, share your cars and pcs and just chat with fellow GHG viewers.
Green Ham Gaming Discord Invite Link:
discord.gg/3TT9nSnHmZ
For our GHGtv+U members (Patreon subscribers),
You’ll need to link your Discord account to Patreon to unlock the exclusive channels and chats.
——— ——— MUSIC ——— ———
All the music from this episode was created by Oxter Music!
Find all the songs from this video, wherever you listen to music!
Apple Music:
music.apple.com/au/artist/oxter/1450143129
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/artist/7CDX1qHOdc93Vo4DfZMzMh?si=CF3wU4NeT3ibqCvvqdhs_g
YouTube:
youtube.com/@OxterMusic
Bandcamp:
oxtermusic.bandcamp.com
Song List used in this video (song, album)
Omen, Abysmal
Crystalline, Evergreen
East, Wuxing
Siesta, Embers
September, Embers
Lancicopia, Embers
Monty’s Oddities, songs from another world
Rad Dads (redo), Odds and Ends
First Journey, songs from another world
——— ——— CHAPTERS ——— ———
00:00 Intro and Story
03:37 Restoration to Vista
04:38 Some Classic Sony Ads
05:35 Design Montage
06:43 Top 5 Fav Vaio P things
08:12 Size
10:15 Display
12:44 Frutiger Aero
14:51 Full of Sony Quirkiness
18:14 Instant-On Mode
20:38 Conclusion
23:09 Credits and Mailbox
GHGtv episode 82
