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Sony Vaio BX196SP

 
Description: Model ID VGN-BX196SP / Sony VAIO VGN-BX196SP - Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HDD 100 GB - DVD±RW (+R double layer) - GMA 900 - ... more
Sony Vaio BX196SP ... Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g, Bluetooth - fingerprint reader - Win XP Pro - 15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - camera / The BX196SP offers the next step up in the BX Series range. Closely aligned to the BX195SP, this Notebook offers all of the performance and functionality you require to overcome the business challenges you face daily. But the BX196SP has one major difference - it's an impressive 15.4" X-black WXGA widescreen LCD. Providing a 1280 x 800 resolution and built on Sony"s X-black technology, the BX196SP enhances your visual displays, making the most of your business presentations.

With an 100 GB Hard Drive, a 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M 750 processor and Microsoft Windows XP Professional, all packaged in a excellently designed sigma chassis - enabling you to access all ports on the Notebook for easy connection to external devices, the BX196SP is also equipped with many other features, including a touchpad and trackPointer, a swappable multi-function bay with DVD+/-RW Drive Bay Unit, Finger Print Recognition sensor (where your fingerprint is your password for quick access) and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip for extra protection from data theft.

And with inbuilt Motion Eye camera, combined with Bluetooth Technology, you have an impressive video conferencing facility at your fingertips without the hassle of cables and wires.

Newest Review: ... camera. Oddly though, there is no integrated microphone. I have seen some of Sony's latest offerings and this issue appears ... more

 ... to have been resolved now. The camera isn't brilliant, but suffices as a webcam. A pleasing addition is the integrated finger-print reader, which can configured to 'replace' entering username and password details for most password requests. There are the usual USB connections, of which there are three, firewire, modem, Gigabit LAN and VGA output. Also nice, is the provision for reading memory cards in either SD or Memory Stick Pro format. Bluetooth and 802.11 b/g wireless lan is also included. The software suite ...more

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Danneey
Premium Review Sony Vaio BX196SP: Good work machine, but not really a toy (469 words)
by - written on 30/04/07 (Very useful, 90 readings)
Rating:

Got the Vaio bx-196sp, as we really liked the look of the screen, the X-Black screen is the best I have seen on a laptop. I would recommend that before you decide to buy any laptop, get yourself off to somewhere like PC World and see the screens on these. The laptop is quite a stylish design, however the lid outer gets scratched very easily. The processor is the Centrino 1.8Ghz, which should provide suitable performance for most office tasks. The integrated graphics chip is an Intel chip, so it's not a gaming machine, which is a shame as the screen would compliment a high-end card. There is integrated sound, which is the norm for any computer these ...  Read the complete review

ankkittmathur
Premium Review Best Choice (149 words)
by - written on 01/09/06 (Useful, 110 readings)
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Sony is one of the biggest company in this world and Sony Vaio is one of their top most brand for laptops.Sony Vaio BX196SP offers all of the performance and functionality you require to overcome the business challenge you face daily.Its an impressive 15.4" X-black WGA widescreen LCD.Providing 1280 X 800 resolution and built on Sony X Black's technology.This notebook enhances your business presentations.All packed in the sigma chassis enabling you to access all ports in the notebook for easy connection of external devices.This notebook also has a swappable multi-function bay with DVD+/- RW Bay unit,Finger Print Recognition sensor(where your finger print is your ...  Read the complete review

 
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Processing/Quality:  88% Reliability:  63%
Ease of use:  88% Installation:  75%
Battery life:  75% Features:  100%
 

Technical Details for Sony Vaio BX196SP

Product DescriptionSony VAIO VGN-BX196SP - Pentium M 750 1.86 GHz - 15.4" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH)36.3 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.9 cm
Weight3 kg
System TypeNotebook
Built-in DevicesStereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Embedded SecurityFingerprint reader
ProcessorIntel Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz
Cache Memory2 MB - L2 Cache
RAM512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz - PC2-4200
Card ReaderYes
Hard Drive100 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Optical StorageDVD±RW (+R double layer)
Display15.4" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Graphics ControllerIntel GMA 900
Audio OutputSound card
TelecomFax / modem - 56 Kbps
NetworkingNetwork adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Notebook CameraIntegrated
Input DeviceKeyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
PowerAC 120/230 V
BatteryLithium Ion
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Environmental StandardsEPA Energy Star

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