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The Intel Pentium M series with Intel GMA 900 graphics was included with these laptops along with Windows XP. They also use DDR2 SDRAM which is user-replaceable. | The Intel Pentium M series with Intel GMA 900 graphics was included with these laptops along with Windows XP. They also use DDR2 SDRAM which is user-replaceable. | ||
Due to the fact that these laptops were made for businesses, they had multiple business related features : a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, HDD Password Protection, an optional Built-in Camera, a modular bay, and Gigabit Ethernet. | Due to the fact that these laptops were made for businesses, they had multiple business related features: a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, HDD Password Protection, an optional Built-in Camera, a modular bay, and Gigabit Ethernet. | ||
==Detailed Specs== | ==Detailed Specs== | ||
'''Processor''' : Intel Pentium M 740 up to 780 | '''Processor''': Intel Pentium M 740 up to 780 | ||
'''Graphics''' : Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB of shared memory | '''Graphics''': Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB of shared memory | ||
'''RAM''' : DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz), Not Soldered | '''RAM''': DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz), Not Soldered | ||
'''Display''' : 14.1 XGA (1024x768) X-Black LCD, Glossy | '''Display''': 14.1 XGA (1024x768) X-Black LCD, Glossy | ||
'''Storage''' : 2.5" SATA HDD | '''Storage''': 2.5" SATA 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 | ||
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==Daily Usage Today== | ==Daily Usage Today== | ||
This laptop is still | This laptop is still usable 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). | ||
== Resources == | |||
This section is in WIP. | |||
==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 7 December 2022
Summary
The Sony VAIO VGN-BX is a Business-Class notebook computer series released by Sony in 2005, and they were avaliable in 14.1", 15.3" and 17" display size.
They came in a silver finish. Only the 14.1" version of the VGN-BX has a magnesium alloy case. The 15.4" and 17" models have a plastic build.
The Intel Pentium M series with Intel GMA 900 graphics was included with these laptops along with Windows XP. They also use DDR2 SDRAM which is user-replaceable.
Due to the fact that these laptops were made for businesses, they had multiple business related features: a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, HDD Password Protection, an optional Built-in Camera, a modular bay, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Detailed Specs
Processor: Intel Pentium M 740 up to 780
Graphics: Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB of shared memory
RAM: DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz), Not Soldered
Display: 14.1 XGA (1024x768) X-Black LCD, Glossy
Storage: 2.5" SATA 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 usable 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).
Resources
This section is in WIP.
Downloads
Follow our guides to download and install drivers.