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Sony VAIO BX541B Professional Notebook

Model number: VGN-BX541B

AdaptivePlus™ Technologies for your business.

AdaptivePlus™ technologies combine Flexibility, Mobility, Security and Communications that are designed to help businesses compete, produce and grow, giving businesses the necessary tools for success.

Security for your business.

Security is a top priority with the VAIO® BX Series Notebook. All BX Series Notebooks feature an integrated biometrics fingerprint sensor, delivering personal security and the IT cost-savings and convenience of not having to remember your passwords. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with TCG Ver.1.1b Compliant allows companies to set the level of security on a specific client/user basis. Data can be encrypted over the local network, within the system and over the Internet, giving you the ability with a single platform to dial in the specific level of client security required.

Mobility and Communication for your business.

The VAIO® BX Series Notebooks are designed with mobility in mind. Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology means all BX Series Notebooks feature integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN3, and ultra-efficient power and application management, which provide extended battery life when you’re on the go. The VAIO® BX Notebooks also offer communication technology to keep you wirelessly connected, networked and conferenced in. With fast Gigabit Ethernet and integrated 802.11.b.g Wireless LAN3, you can communicate at whatever speed and in whatever style makes you the most productive. The Sony VAIO BX Series Notebook has been tested in accordance with criteria set by Cisco and is compatible with Cisco’s Aironet 1200AG Series Access Point platform and Cisco’s Access Control Server v3.310.

Flexibility for your business.

The VAIO® BX Series Notebook features the unique and powerful Multi-Function Bay, enabling simple swapping out of powerful peripherals, such as a DVD±RW Double Layer Bay Unit4, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Bay Unit, 80GB2 HDD Bay Unit (5400rpm SATA), Weight Saver Bay Unit, and an HDD Adapter Bay Unit. Each of these optional peripherals is compatible with all three size configurations of the BX Series Notebook, making efficient resource allocation across your team a logical and natural part of your technology management.

Product Specifications

Service and Warranty Information

  • Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/711
  • Limited Warranty and Onsite Service : 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service9
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com

Hardware

  • Processor : Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz1, 2MB L2 Cache)
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
  • Chipset : Intel® 915GM
  • Hard Drive : 60GB2 (5400rpm)
  • LCD : 14.1" XGA(1024x768)8 with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology
  • Memory : 512MB 533MHZ DDR2 SDRAM (Expandable up to 2GB)
  • Graphics : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with 128MB dynamically allocated shared video memory
  • Optical Drive : CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX), DVD Read (8.3x MAX), CD Read (25.5x MAX)
  • Modem : Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
  • PC Card Slots : One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
  • Audio : Windows® sound system compatible, Built-in stereo speakers
  • Audio Interface : Microphone jack, Headphone jack
  • Graphics Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
  • Other Interfaces : i.LINK® connector(IEEE 1394)6, 3 USB 2.0 ports, port replicator connector
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad and Pointing Stick
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 85 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Power Requirements : 105W+10%
  • Battery : Standard Battery (VGP-BPS4)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-2.5 hours7 with standard battery
  • Action Buttons : S1, S2, Mute, Wireless LAN On/Off
  • Communication : Intel® PRO/Wireless 220BG Network Connection (802.11b/g)3 Fast Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
  • Media Slot : Supports optional Memory Stick and Memory Stick DUO™ media5 and Secure Digital Media
  • Security : Trust Platform Module (TPM) - TCG Ver. 1.1b. Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Cisco V3 Compliance
  • Cisco™ V3 Compatibility : The Sony VAIO BX Series Notebook has been tested in accordance with test criteria set by Cisco and is compatible with Cisco’s Aironet 1200AG Series Access Point platform and Cisco’s Access Control Server v3.310

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.07 lbs. (with standard battery and weight saver)
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.44"(W) x 1.25"(H) x 10.39"(D)

Software

  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with SP2
  • Internet Services : AOL Online™ 180-Day Trial(New users only)
  • Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Norton® Internet Security 90-Day Subscription VAIO Recovery Wizard VAIO Help and Support VAIO Support Central
  • Supplied Software : Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio® DigitalMedia SE Microsoft® Works® 8.0 Microsoft® Office® Trial13 Small Business Edition

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS4)
  • System Recovery Disc
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet connection may require fees.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Supports Memory Stick® and Memory Stick Duo™ without adaptor.

6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and configuration options selected.

8. Viewable area measured diagonally.

9. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.

10. Sony VAIO® Professional BX Series has tested compatible with the Cisco Aironet Access Point 1200 Series and the Cisco Access Control Server v3.3. Cisco Compatible signifies that Sony’s product has undergone interoperability testing by Sony, together with Cisco and a third-party test house, based on testing criteria set by Cisco. Sony is solely responsible for the support and warranty of its product. Cisco makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to Sony’s product or its interoperation with the listed Cisco product and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, or against infringement.

11. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.

12. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-day trial software is intended for evaluation purpose only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

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Printed in U.S.A. 10/05.

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