model: PCG-691M(model id: 1232)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
no
can free operating systems be installed?
yes
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
2003
compatibility with free software:
B-gold 
tested on:
Trisquel 6.0 Toutatis
tested with the following kernel libre:
3.2.0-49-generic
video card model:
ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 (works, but without 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
Intel Pro/Wireless 2100 3B MiniPCI Adapter (requires IPW2100, which is non-free) (it does not work)
webcam model:
(there is no webcam)
Description:
Works great with trisquel 6.0. A bit old but all basic functionality work, such as libreoffice, and internet surfing.
It contains a Pentium M processor, clocked at 1600mhz. By default has 256/512MB ram. Can be upgraded to up to 2GB.
WARNING: Bios is very restrictive. No advanced features. You can only change boot order, time, date, and animation, and set various passwords on bios and hardware.
Non-working parts:
Internal wireless card (I use PCMCIA)
Never tested:
Firewire (S400, I dont know about it)
Dial up
Sony proprietory Memory stick
Works fine:
Sound card and speakers (this laptop has really good ones)
USB
PCMCIA (I have a PCMCIA wireless card I use)
Ethernet (works great with wicd, not tested with NetworkManager)
CD drive
External VGA
Screen
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