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==Summary==
==Summary==
The Sony VAIO VGN-BX294VP is a Business-Class notebook computer released by Sony in 2005. Larger versions of this laptop are also available.
The Sony VAIO VGN-BX294VP is a Business-Class notebook computer released by Sony in 2005, and they were avaliable in 14.1" or 15.3" display size.


It includes a 14.1 XGA display with a 1024x768 resolution.
It came in a silver color. Only the 14.1" version of the VGN-BX has a magnesium alloy case. The 15.4" models have a plastic build.


It came in a silver color. Only the 14" version of the VGN-BX has a magnesium alloy case. The 15.4" models have a plastic build.
The 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 Pentium M 740 with Intel GMA 900 graphics was included with this laptop along with Windows XP. It also includes 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 this laptop was made for businesses, its selling points were as follows : 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, 1.73 GHz (VGN-BX294VP)
'''Processor''' : Intel Pentium M 740 up to 780


'''Graphics''' : Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB shared main memory
'''Graphics''' : Intel GMA 900 with up to 128MB of shared memory


'''RAM''' : 512MB 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''' : 100GB HDD
'''Storage''' : 2.5" SATA HDD


'''Wireless''' : 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
'''Wireless''' : 802.11b/g Wireless LAN

Revision as of 17:51, 24 January 2022

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Summary

The Sony VAIO VGN-BX294VP is a Business-Class notebook computer released by Sony in 2005, and they were avaliable in 14.1" or 15.3" display size.

It came in a silver color. Only the 14.1" version of the VGN-BX has a magnesium alloy case. The 15.4" models have a plastic build.

The 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 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.

Sources

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