Well, you can start off by reading post #201.

Additionally, you can remove everything that is start with "PMB..." It's Picture Motion Browser from Sony. But if you're Sony freak fan, keep it as it make other Sony gadget works flawlessly like the camcoders, photo printers etc... without the need of installing the drivers. Good internet social service support.

You can remove VAIO Media Plus.. if you did not like to share contents. Do not remove anything that has "VAIO..." at front, it is the necessities apps for your VAIO.

Media Gallery, media (audio, video and picture) content management apps. At first I did not like it, but after couple of usage, I feel it is better than other audio management program out there. It can sort you audio based on genre or mood. Useful if you have thousands MP3s and did not know which one to hear.

Others like... McAfee, Spy Sweeper, Evernote etc.

And don't forget to create Recovery Disc first.

This post has been edited by Bugeca: Aug 10 2010, 10:19 PM

Welcome to the club. More Z user please!
Just follow what Bugeca said. and make sure you know what program you are uninstalling at first place.

When i got my Z. the only thing i did remove is the trial software and the av.
The only sony apps im always using is SonicStage. Recommend you let it there if you like to tinker with sound files and also for sound filtering

Does sony vaio y series has dvd writer? I read on the website it doesn't state any.

No optical drive built-in....

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Aug 15 2010, 09:48 AM

Hi..can i join this group?
I'm fan of Sony Vaio and fall in love with Z117GG/B .but dont want to take risk using model with SSD.better using HDD....

What's wrong with SSD?

If unit under warranty its ok.we can change it for free.but if anything happen like corrosion or after warranty expired these SSD price too expensive.almost RM1900++ for 128GB huhuhuhuhu ....but in future dont know maybe less

Is Sony notebook has a tendency to heatup and it does not have durability/long lasting? How is the reputation of the vaio overseas service?

every notebook that comes with dedicated gpu will heat up if running demanded graphic apps.
ive been using VAIO for like 4 years, am not having any problem on it.

VOS: never experienced it.
maybe somebody can share about it.

guys, have you experience your lcd emits a buzzing sound before? after owning the laptop for about 2 years, i recently only found out this noise, strange thing is that the noise will go away after few minutes. I google up and find that many people faced this problem before, different brand different series of laptop, something to do with the screen brightness, but they never mention a solution. Any idea?

miyabi, ur post 7:

Steps to Recover your VAIO
and
Downgrade Option to Windows XP

Got problem.

btw thx for helping all the newbies here

Hi guys,

I am planning to get Vaio soon and need your opinions

I was planning to get the VPC-Z 128 GG/XQ which comes with a i7-620M which is Dual Core, Until I come across an older version of the Vaio Z (VPC-Z 117 GG/Z) which comes with an i7-720M which is Quad Core.

I know the 128GG/XQ is newer but performance wise, which is better ?

Thanks

There is no Vaio Z with i7 Quad Core....
Highest is i7 620M....

Done, my mistake

Performance wise, the i7-720QM has a little bit better than i7-620M.
Here the comparison:

i7-720QM:
1. Faster memory bus (DDR3-1333)
2. 6MB L3 Cache
3. Clock: 1.6 up to 2.8Ghz

i7-620M:
1. Memory bus (DDR3-1066)
2. 4MB L3 Cache.
3. Clock: 2.66 up to 3.33Ghz

Here come the drawbacks:
1. Due to higher TDP in i7-720QM, battery performance doesnt do well with this processor rather than i7-620M.
2. Due to higher TDP in i7-720QM, i7-720QM have high temperature than i7-620M.
Verdict: Its all depending on your task and usage. If you think you can fully utilize the quad core, go for i7-720QM.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Aug 23 2010, 01:33 AM

Nah. minor mistake nia. No big deal

btw wanna ask vaio's users or experienced ppl here. especially cw users

How is u all's batter drain problem?

Here's a useful link. credit to Miyabi

Im getting one so im learning how to take care of it. help guys

U may help by saying for example:

3hours shutdown = 30% battery drained

Thanks for the advice, I think I will go with the i7-620M, as i need more battery power on the go

good luck to u

thats what im going for also, mobility that doesnt compromize performance. hope it will satisfies your needs.
im so envy with current Z lineup. oh well, technology knows no boundaries

so how's u all's power drain problem?

The technology in the current Z is very captivating, but still the built of the older models are way better IMO.