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==Detailed Specs== | ==Detailed Specs== | ||
'''Processor''': Intel Pentium M 740, 1.73 GHz | '''Processor''' : Intel Pentium M 740, 1.73 GHz | ||
'''Graphics''': Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB shared main memory | '''Graphics''' : Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB shared main memory | ||
'''RAM''': 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz), Not Soldered | '''RAM''' : 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz), Not Soldered | ||
'''Display''': 14.1 XGA (1024x768) X-Black LCD, Glossy | '''Display''' : 14.1 XGA (1024x768) X-Black LCD, Glossy | ||
'''Storage''': 100GB HDD | '''Storage''' : 100GB HDD | ||
'''Wireless''': 802.11b/g Wireless LAN | '''Wireless''' : 802.11b/g Wireless LAN | ||
'''OS''': Microsoft Windows XP Professional | '''OS''' : Microsoft Windows XP Professional | ||
'''Media''': Dual Layer DVD±RW Drive (Swappable), Three USB 2.0 Ports, Four-Pin FireWire, PCMCIA Card Slot, VGA Out, Gigabit Ethernet, SD Card Reader, Memory Stick Pro Reader and a Modem | '''Media''': Dual Layer DVD±RW Drive (Swappable), Three USB 2.0 Ports, Four-Pin FireWire, PCMCIA Card Slot, VGA Out, Gigabit Ethernet, SD Card Reader, Memory Stick Pro Reader and a Modem | ||
'''Additional''': Bluetooth, Trackpad, TrackPoint, Fingerprint Reader, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), 0.3MP Camera and a Mute Button | '''Additional''': Bluetooth, Trackpad, TrackPoint, Fingerprint Reader, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), 0.3MP Camera and a Mute Button | ||
==Daily Usage Today== | ==Daily Usage Today== | ||
This laptop is still useable today, but to some extent... It is only useful for | This laptop is still useable today, but to some extent... It is only useful for office uses and can be used as a Media PC. The Pentium M is not known for performance, and it is recommended that one replaces the HDD with a SSD. Retro games are playable on this device, but keep in mind that barely anything past the 2000's is playable (at a reasonable framerate). | ||
==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
Follow our [[ | Follow our [[Download Drivers|guide]] to download and install drivers. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
[ | [https://www.sony.com/en/ Sony] | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 24 January 2022
Summary
The Sony VAIO VGN-BX294VP is a Business-Class Notebook released by Sony in 2005. Larger versions of this laptop are also available.
It includes a 14.1 XGA display with a 1024x768 resolution.
It came in a silver colour, bodied in a Magnesium-Alloy case. The Pentium M 740 with Intel GMA 900 graphics was included with this laptop along with Windows XP. It also includes 512MB of DDR2 SDRAM which is user-replaceable.
Due to the fact that this laptop was made for Businesses, its selling points were as follows: A Trusted Platform Module (TPM), The Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, HDD Password Protection, An Optional Built-in Camera and Gigabit Ethernet.
Detailed Specs
Processor : Intel Pentium M 740, 1.73 GHz
Graphics : Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB shared main memory
RAM : 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz), Not Soldered
Display : 14.1 XGA (1024x768) X-Black LCD, Glossy
Storage : 100GB HDD
Wireless : 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Media: Dual Layer DVD±RW Drive (Swappable), Three USB 2.0 Ports, Four-Pin FireWire, PCMCIA Card Slot, VGA Out, Gigabit Ethernet, SD Card Reader, Memory Stick Pro Reader and a Modem
Additional: Bluetooth, Trackpad, TrackPoint, Fingerprint Reader, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), 0.3MP Camera and a Mute Button
Daily Usage Today
This laptop is still useable today, but to some extent... It is only useful for office uses and can be used as a Media PC. The Pentium M is not known for performance, and it is recommended that one replaces the HDD with a SSD. Retro games are playable on this device, but keep in mind that barely anything past the 2000's is playable (at a reasonable framerate).
Downloads
Follow our guide to download and install drivers.