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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo  • San Diego, CA 92127  • 800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 09/07/2006

VGN-BX665P

VAIO® BX Series Notebook PC

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

 

Type of Use: 

Portable

 

Action Buttons: 

S1, S2 (programmable), Mute, Wireless 

LAN/Bluetooth® On/Off and Camera Off

 

Keyboard: 

QWERTY (85 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad and Pointing Stick

 

Security: 

Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver 1.2 compliant 

Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

 

Hardware

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 v3.3

 

Camera: 

Built-in Camera 

1/5" VGA CMOS Sensor

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T5500

 

Speed: 

1.66GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

667MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

2MB

 

Technology: 

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR2

 

Installed: 

1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200

 

Maximum: 

2GB

 

Speed: 

533MHz

 

Hard Drive

Capacity: 

80GB

 

Speed: 

5400rpm

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 

4x max.

 

DVD+R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD+RW Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD-R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD-RW Write: 

6x max.

 

CD-R Write: 

24x max.

 

CD-RW Write: 

24x max.

 

DVD±RW: 

Yes

 

CD Read: 

24x max.

 

DVD Read: 

8x max.

 

DVD-R DL Write: 

4x max.

 

DVD-RAM Read: 

5x max.

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

Supports optional Memory Stick®, 

Memory Stick Duo™  media and Secure Digital (SD) media 
PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Windows® sound system compatible 

Built-in stereo speakers

 

Interface: 

Monaural mini microphone jack 

Headphone jack

 

Display

Screen or Display Technology: 

WXGA LCD

 

Screen Size: 

15.4”

 

Resolution: 

1280x800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: 

Yes

 

Graphics

Processor: 

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

 

Video RAM: 

128MB (dynamically allocated shared RAM/Video 

memory)

 

Chipset: 

Intel® 945GM

 

Interface: 

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

 

11 

12 

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 

1

 

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

i.LINK® Interface: 

1 (4-pin) interface IEEE 1394

 

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 

1

 

Modem Jack: 

2

 

Secure Digital Slot: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1

 

Port Replicator Connector(s): 

1 (Bottom)

 

USB Port(s): 

3 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 

1

 

DC-In: 

1

 

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

Fast Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

 

Modem Type: 

Integrated V.90/V.92 Modem (RJ-11)

 

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 

(802.11a/b/g)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: 

Integrated Bluetooth® Technology

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS4A)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

3.0-3.5 hours (Standard Battery) 

6.0-7.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

 

Power Requirements: 

105W+10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with 

Service Pack 2

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Works 8.5 

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003

 

Sony® Original Software: 

Click to DVD® - DVD Creation 

* Please use VAIO Support Central for a complete listing of 
software applications and trials.

 

Security and Anti-Virus Software: 

Norton® Internet Security™  60-

Day Trial 
TrendMicro™  Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial

 

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 

1 year (toll-free technical telephone 

assistance, available 24/7)

 

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 

1 Year Limited Warranty

with Onsite Service

 

Online and Email Support: 

Support available from 

http://www.esupport.sony.com

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

6.8 lbs with standard battery (weight is approximate and 

may vary)

 

Measurements: 

14.3”(W) x 1.49”-1.59”(H) x 10.46”(D)

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS4A)

 

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

Power Cord

 

Optional Accessories

Multi-Function Docking Station with battery charger (VGP-PRBX1) 

AC Adapter included (VGP-AC19V9) 
Docking Station I/O: 
Multi-Function Bay 
Battery Charger 
Serial Port 
Hi Speed USB (USB 2.0) Ports x 4 
Security Lock and Lock/Unlock Switch 
Printer Port 
Monitor (VGA) Port 
Monitor (DVI-D) Port (DVI-D port not  
functional for Intel® Graphics Media  
Accelerator 950) 
Fast Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS4A)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL4A)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)

 

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)

 

10 

Bluetooth® Headset (HBH-608)

 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)

 

DVD R DL/DVD±RW Multi-Bay unit (VGP-DRWBX1)

 

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Multi-Bay unit (VGP-CRWBX1)

 

HDD Adapter Multi-Bay unit (VGP-HDABX1) 

Compatible with PATA 2.5” 9.5mm Height

 

80GB SATA 5400RPM 9.5mm Height HDD Multi-Bay unit (VGP-

HDBX08)

 

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)

 

Color: 

Silver Casing (Magnesium Casing)

 

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. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns 

and environmental conditions. 

8. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfi llment 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. 

9. 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. 

10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for 

evaluation purposes 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-
use options and operations. 

11. 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 signifi es 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 fi tness for a particular use, or 
against infringement. 

12. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
13. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services 

which may require a subscription fee or other service fee. 

14. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™  media 

using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer. Supports 
memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V 
SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. 
Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection 
function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded 
Memory Stick PRO™  media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™  media 
is recommended for use with this adapter. 

15. Measured at its narrowest point. 

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.  
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in 
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, 
VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, 
Click to DVD and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino 
are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. 
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark 
of Microsoft Corporation. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, and 
the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of 
Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other 
countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks 
and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.All other trademarks are trademarks 
of their respective owners.  
Printed in U.S.A. 08/06.  

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