aero is glass look for your desktop appearance. it use some of graphic resources.

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Added on January 14, 2010, 11:39 pmso far, no faults and hopefully wont have any
changing os wont void the warranty, just they (sony) dont want you to mess with your pc like unable to type on keyboard (keyboard key change etc) which usually done by someone who is lack of knowledge on OS.

the peeps at service center even told that someone mess up their keyboard setting after change the default OS and end up sending back the unit back to service center...lol

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 14 2010, 11:39 PM

CW16. because:
1. Decent processor. - Low heat, consume less power, better battery life
2. Decent GPU - 512MB dedicated
3. Latest RAM technology - DDR3 1066.
4. LED backlight display

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Added on January 17, 2010, 5:04 pmkinda forgotten about the refresh VAIO P. and no news about the coming update.
maybe using Pineview (Atom N series) platform just like the refresh W series? not sure... its somehow no news about it, sorry.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 17 2010, 05:05 PM

it seriously worth wait if you ask me.

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Added on January 23, 2010, 1:22 amregarding new Z, the screen up to 1920x1080 fullHD resolution on its 13.1" (yes, thats right 13.1" )

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 23 2010, 01:22 AM

its nothing weird. since they are having clearance sale, hence those price offer. looks like at SonyCentre Best Denki.

good price.

not really junk, since you got the office too

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Added on January 24, 2010, 8:27 pmInside developement of VAIO Z:

Project Overview:


Concept & Design:


Quad SSD & Dynamic Hybrid Graphics:


Engineering an Aluminum Core & New Motherboard:


This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 24 2010, 08:27 PM

not only that.
imagine, lightweight machine with quad ssd, i7, hybrid nvidia 330, fullHD led backlight screen, backlight keyboard. its perfect .-.;

it has that too.
* Built-in CD/DVD playback/burning drive or
* Blu-ray Disc™ player/burner with CD/DVD playback/burning drive

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Added on January 24, 2010, 11:13 pmim not highlighting the bd player since i found out that as business user, the bd player is not really fully utilize.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 24 2010, 11:13 PM

Model no: VPCZ11FHX/XQ
Intel® Core™ i7-620QM (2.66GHz, 3.33GHz with Turbo Boost)
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Features: 13.1" LCD, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Hybrid graphics (1GB VRAM), Blu-ray player/burner, headphones, Verizon, HDMI™

welcome to the club

good place to buy VAIO certainly at SonyStyle KLCC , MidValley or Curve. SonyCentre goes second as its run by third party usually. Best Denki or Harvey Norman aint bad either since they did offer their own warranty aside of sony warranty.

upgrade ram wont void the warranty.
suggestion: if you are not in budget, get the CW series at least.

i see, saw the contact at SonyStyle website and name as Sony Service Centre (HQ). whatever it is, if possible buy from those shop running by Sony.

looking good
the color remind me to lancer X i found on road.

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Added on January 26, 2010, 2:18 amnot that its no good, it just NW in mediocre category (e.g: lcd backlight is utilize on CCFL). maybe just me.
i suggest you play with the display model at SonyStyle and decide. tho, ive try the NS series before and i can say im srsly not satisfied with its built quality.
review if you are interested: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=404074

Other shop would be Harvey Norman or Best Denki, besides the SonyCentre.
No news about the refresh NW so far.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 26 2010, 02:25 AM

unfortunately no since the stock driver Realtek HD doesnt have the option to switch to 5.1 setting.
however the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver R2.37 works but im not sure will it works in VAIO Z.
my current audio setup is only via SonicStage.

the HDMI output however do support it via NVIDIA control panel as claimed by nbr VAIO Z user (hdmi user).

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Added on January 29, 2010, 10:45 pmits just underpower, and my Z is sufficient enough for me while on the road.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 29 2010, 10:45 PM

thats very good price deal of VAIO Z. lucky to those who get it, if im dont have the Z, i would get the new one in a heartbeat.

the real difference are lighter and able to switch the graphic from NVIDIA GT330 to Integrated Intel HD for batt saver.

get the CW25 if the price margin aint high, its worth than NW.

* »Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor 2.13 GHz
* »Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
* »14" wide (WXGA:1366 x 768) VAIO Display, LED backlight
* »NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with CUDA™ Technology (256MB)


This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 2 2010, 11:50 PM

yeah i noticed that. but really at 6k for such specs and lightweight, its like a netbook, but powerful. 3 usb port aint hurt for use one of them for external drive haha.

Some updates:

New VAIO Series - E Series

* Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.40GHz), Intel® Core™ i3 processors
- Up to 3MB L3 Cache
* 15.5"1 Widescreen VAIO Display
- 1366x768 resolution
* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 Graphics available
- Up to 512MB dedicated video RAM
- Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
- HDMI™ and VGA out
* Up to 500GB (7200rpm) HDD available9
* Up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM




Price starts at USD800.
Info:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores...953240#overview
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/vn-e-series/tab/overview

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Added on February 3, 2010, 11:41 pmwelcome to the club

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 3 2010, 11:41 PM

from my past experience buying VAIO from sony centre and sony style, they will give free notebook bag for sure. they even ask me to choose between sling bag or backpack.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 5 2010, 08:40 PM

not bad price for that sleeve case. am still using the backpack only D:
i cant wait to hear a review for new VAIO especially th new Z. the NA and EU still currently on pre-order..

i see. i thought on pre-sale you can bought it home. i guess they just note down your name for first one to own.

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Added on February 7, 2010, 1:04 amgot pictures taken? and are you able to play around with the display unit? or its just seal in glass case?

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 7 2010, 01:04 AM

good to know that you already play with the notebook you gonna buy. i guess you know hows the build and stuff and made perfect choice

if you can wait and hold the purchase, i highly recommend you do that. else you will regret buying the one you dont favor. notebook purchase is once in awhile, say 3 years to most people.

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Added on February 7, 2010, 8:37 pmim still looking a chance to feel and test the new VAIO Z.. maybe once it officially out, i would pay a visit to the sony style.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 7 2010, 08:37 PM

how the base of the S series? is it feel solid magnesium? the base of SR feel rubbery.