why he need Win 7 Home Premium in the first place?

The operator is only right at certain part. If the upgrade isn't done correctly, it will result in problems such as some buttons not working and wireless not working. Sometimes it might also make the whole system goes haywire (random BSOD).

However, it certainly won't void the warranty.

Obviously that guy knows very little about Vaio. After installing a fresh copy of Windows (not the Windows came together with Vaio), one have to download drivers for his/her specific model from sony-asia.com. By drivers, that doesn't mean a single file or two but A LOT.

Here's an example for Vaio SR43G:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/...?subpage=detail

Yes, you're indeed right.

See got "VAIO Official Warranty" sticker on the box and on the laptop or not.

Yes. 1 year warranty for the laptop and 3 months warranty for supplied accessories (battery and adapter)

yeah. only 3 months.

Seems like a real deal for me. From the big white sticker on the top left of the box till the small silver sticker at the rightside next of the mousepad.

Better keep it for warranty purpose. however, if you want to claim free reapir at Aussie, please register your laptop for the IRSP. More details is in the "International Repair and Service Program". It is a black book which was bundled together with the laptop purchase.

If you cant register it online (some CW users couldn't register because they are using Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit), call the CIC (the 1300-something one) for help.

no cd will be given. You have to create your own recovery disc

Hahaha. Got one bad news and one good news

Good news is, there is an S model that costs RM 4,299
Bad news is, its the lower spec model. The i5 spec will cost you RM 1,000 more.

Yes indeed.
Price starts from RM 2,999 for 32" onwards.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1300313/+20

If planning for the i5 model, then definitely worth to wait

if taking the i3 model then... perhaps still can consider the SR since i3 performance isn't that much gain from C2D.

i5 with Turboboost. Seriously WTF

and the upcoming Z will feature Quad SSD running on RAID. Transferring 1GB of file only takes 4 seconds compared to the older model which takes about 20+ seconds (7,200rpm HDD).

If CW price become RM 2,000 then something fishy must be going on.

Those are only clearance price and the margin isn't that high.

I scared afterward you got the Vaio S poison edi and cannot resist Vaio S coz Vaio Z will only be available after some period of time.

good idea. Perhaps you can try Sony Centers at Low Yat.

As for the upcoming Z, once you've feel the 'beast' you'll be amazed.

hardware constrain.
CW screen couldn't support 1920 x 1080

If you connect it to a Full HD screen, then it can go up to 1920 x 1080 on the connected screen.

@Revamperz: Rm 4,299 for the i3 specced and RM 5,299 for the i5 specced. Prices to change without any notice. If you're interested with the CW, then I recommend you take the upcoming CW26. The turbopboost feature is very useful. Much better than the current C2D.

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jan 24 2010, 09:43 AM

on cloned screen or extended screen?

y_owez: yup. Might as well consider the current SR55 if you're aiming for the i3 speced S. Or, you can wait for the model to launch and curse the sony center not able to sell off the SR55 you've put your eye (and probably heart ) on till the launch of Vaio S.

XD

i5 also got backlit keyboard

I have no idea.

businessmen doesn't always connected to the internet. They oni hook up the net only for a while for emails and bloomberg news, which can be provided for free with any purchase of beverage at every coffee house (for them (Z users), a cup of caramel macchiato is like a cup of teh o panas for us ).

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jan 25 2010, 12:00 AM

indeed is a wise act.
None of upcoming Malaysian Z series models will feature a blu-ray drive. There's even one without ODD.

well of coz they dont rush to search for free wireless...
I mean they have wifi set up in their office, convention centers and hotels usually has wifi and etc. What I mean is, wifi will be available most of the time at places that businessmen frequented a lot.
But yeah, having that as an extra is a good feature too, but not much Z customers will benefit from the 3.5G modem and most will be underutilized.

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This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jan 25 2010, 04:29 PM

the keyboard magnesium cover is slightly greyish. About the same as the Vaio Z46 Shadow Border.

That seller so noob.

CW16 vs CS 36

Processor = both same
RAM= 4GB DDR3 vs 4GB DDR2
HDD = both same
Screen= LED backlit vs normal screen
Built Quality= CS > CW

Known problems:

CW
- yet to encounter

CS
- fan problem
- LCD screen problem

Early February.
And I hope I am wrong about this as I've got some news that the black lit keyboard is only for black colour.
(so bias for white and pale green buyers )

For the S series, no more bluetooth mouse will be given.
Last time SR got free BMS33 mouse.

However, there might be surprises in the end. Who knows.

can. With one condition
Your laptop must be spoilt and the repair cost outweights the price of the laptop when new.

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jan 25 2010, 09:48 PM

bag surely got, but no more mouse.

before CNY

Hopefully I'm wrong about that too.

Mid Valley is a Sony Center, not SOny Style.
Kinda ironic. The HQ for SOny is at Mid Valley City, so do its service center HQ but not the direct store.

kencsgoo: Upgrading the RAM wont void but it is recommended using back the RAM which use the same chipset. Usually VAIOs use Elipda chipset (Kingston).

The beginning of new era.

Oh btw, I think I saw the new P on display. Pink is so... ewww... gurlish. All the colors of P is more suited for girls than boys now.