CW26 = Screen Resolution 1600 x 900
Discrete Graphic Card Nvidia GT 330M, DirectX 10.1
3 x USB 2.0
Colorful
EOL
EA16 = Screen Resolution 1366 x 768
Discrete Graphic Card ATI 5650, DirectX 11
3 x USB 2.0 + 1 USB/eSATA
more colorful
CW replacement

In term of graphic performace, EA16 is better.
CW26 have higher screen resolution, both price wise is same and CW26 have more freebies maybe EOL.

Anyway, it is up to yours usage.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

nope, you're correct with everything

and if I'm not mistaken, the EA also marks the come back of "WEB" button.

I tested about the case that battery draining issue. I testing with my Y Series and I don't see any battery % drop... Hmmm ..

How does this Sony Extended Warranty work? How much does it cost? Do I have to purchase at the same time as I purchase my laptop?

how it works? i dont know as i never have to return to service center for some fix on my VAIOs. maybe other can answer this.
price you can refer to front thread.
and you have to purchase it as when you purchase the laptop. i guess sony doesnt want to take risk to inspect the notebook if the customer buy the Sony Extended Warranty (SEW) later.

---

Added on April 25, 2010, 1:05 amyou can always read Terms and Condition for SEW and also asked them if you feel unclear about it.

---

Added on April 25, 2010, 1:07 amthe only distinguish them is OS. if MAC OSX is your priority, get the Macbook Pro. Be remind that beside the processor, the graphic gpu also has 512MB only on MBP 17 rather than Sony VAIO F117.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Apr 25 2010, 01:07 AM

hey thanks! besides that i heard that the CW26 have awesome cooling system how about EA16? any1 gotten their hands on it?
i read that EA doesn't have a switchable graphic which i don't quite understand what it means =X any1 care to elaborate for this noob? >.<

If the laptop has dedicated graphic card.. and also integrated graphic accelerator[gma].. so the lappy has switchable graphic.. it can switch to integrated graphic accelerator when not need the graphic card. by using integrated graphic accelerator.. it can save battery energy consumption. thus can make battery last longer[ around 4 hours ] .. well. actually I dont really care about this..

I don't think so it have switchable graphic for both model. Even the CW do no have the OPTIMUS solution. So far, it is available for Z series only. In future, properly have.

Actually my previous post doesnt mean to any laptops ... I just define the meaning of switchable graphic..

yes.. both models doesnt have switchable graphic

anyone know, is there any place still hold stock of Z117? Called Sony and they say Z117 no more in stock.. i hope there are still any shop hold some, although i have check at Lowyat, no shop have it.. if anyone know which shop, can you give me the contact no? thank you..

Checked LYP Sony Center @ Ground Floor ?
Or Mid Valley Sony Center.

Good luck!

I think this FAQ from Sony website on battery drain ableit an old one may explain why batteries drain when attached.

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/faq/270695

hey guys, im currently using z56gg...i wonder when i change from stamina to speed...nothing changes...it still using the stamina mode but the light show in speed...the theme is in stamina mode...help plz

i wanted to change to speed mode...

firstly, how do you know it still using the stamina mode? does it says it still using Mobile Intel 4 Series? <-- Check at Welcome Center.
secondly, do you disabled the VAIO Event Service and VAIO Power Management?
thirdly, do you did a fresh installed without properly installed VAIO driver (including those power management, event service etc)?

more info mention would be useful.

---

Added on April 29, 2010, 12:20 amthanks for the link, shouldve post it at the front thread.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Apr 29 2010, 12:20 AM

Thread temporarily closed. Sorry for the inconveniences.

Please continue your discussion here.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1406373

Thank you very much.