Hi,
This is my first posting here.
I have been looking around for a new notebook for my work. What attracted me to Sony Vaio is the applications that are bundled with all new notebook models are just fantastic.
I have actually shortlist my shopping list to E14P. I plan to use this new notebook for my work. I need to run quite alot of VMware instances on this new notebook. And I like E14P as it has the highest screen resolution.
Do you think I will find more bargain in the coming PC Fair at KLCC, this weekend? If there is good offer for S-series, I might consider it too.

I am amazed with E14P that could last up to 5.5hrs on std battery. I read in the net that it is due to the way the notebook switch between the 2 graphic modes. Anyone got details on how it works? I know S-series has the Stamina/Speed switch that help on the extension of its battery life.

Any feedback is appreciated!

Cheers//KH

E14P max memory supported is 16GB. The main reason for me is the screen size and price point. I guess 8GB SODIMM would be very rare in KL. May be in Singapore would be more common.

One more question. One of the Sony Centre sales guy told me that E14P Silver color casing is actually make of aluminium just like the S13P. Can anyone confirm this?

I will go down to KLCC and check out any offers for E14P.

Went to PC Fair and got myself a S-series instead. It is a White SVS13116fbg....

Btw, yesterday when I started to use more of it, I notice the big touchpad is not really even. Can feel it sink in abit on the left side and jerk-up abit on the right side. What can I do? Can I demand for a new set due to manufacturing defect? If I send it for fixing I worry once they open up the notebook for this small imperfect issue, will then even cause more major issue in the future.

Any advice on how to "care" for this white color S-series? I worry it will becoming like my white macbook, after a few years of use. Any special cloth or liquid to clean the white surface?

Thank you.

Cheers//KH

This post has been edited by Vaio2kh: Jul 16 2012, 09:21 AM

Yes, I was also wondering why the designer put all ports at one side only. The only logical explanation I could give myself is that to cater for situation when you have a tight working desk. So only 1 side with all the usb flash stick!

I also notice the memory usage is getting very high. Easily over 2.5GB is used up. Fortunately this model allow 8GB memory module, which would have 12GB in total for my VMWares stuff. I already disable some programs from starting up auto. Also use Windows Security Essential instead of Trend Micro Anti-virus. Now it is around 1.9GB used when startup.

Good suggestion!

Btw, can I uninstall Trend Micro, instead of disabling it from startup?

Do you all have problem getting the Vaio Manual? I tried clicking on the Vaio Manual but nothing loaded. Instead redirect me to a website.

You also have the same touchpad uneven problem. It sound like a quality issue then. I thought Japanese is very particular about their product quality.

Seldom play game. I am a WWII fan. So my fav is Sudden-Strike!

Anybody did the creation of Recovery Media before? If I use an USB flash-drive for this, how big the size do I need? 8GB or 16GB?



E-14P and S-series is quite close in term of price point mainly because E-14P comes with a higher resolution screen and slightly bigger max memory support(up to 16GB). Other than that S-series win it flat-out, as shown below:
1. Processor. S-series is with the latest Ivy-Bridge Core i5 processors. E-series is based on older 2nd gen i5.
2. GPU. As Amal mentioned, S-Series equipped with a "dragon" GPU, nVidia!!
3. Battery. S-series is with more durable and higher capacity Polymer Li-ion battery pack.
4. Lightweight. S-series is 30% lighter.
5. Build. S-series is solid build.
6. Design. S-series is more professional looks.
7. Vaio+ display. More friendly to your eye on long hours use.

Anybody care to add more?!



My S-series is fixed price at rm3299. I got extra gifts : Buffalo 500gb Ministation USB Hdd + Sony Audio Headset + 4GB Ram upgrade + 2nd year warranty(dealer) + Sony premium gift-set + Sony notebook bag. Thats all.


Rhoel, You "eat" memory!! Then you need to go down to Singapore to get the bigger 8GB SODIMM.


This post has been edited by Vaio2kh: Jul 17 2012, 04:26 PM

If not mistaken, these freebies are only given during PC Fair. Thats what the dealer sales-guy told me. Either I take it or leave it and regret later!

I was also considering a Macbook Pro. But some how this sales guy managed to convince me it was a great deal to be ignored. Especially the +1 year warranty. At least peace of mind for 2 years!

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Added on July 18, 2012, 9:58 amIC. Cool !! May be will buy it when I hit the same situation like yours.





This post has been edited by Vaio2kh: Jul 18 2012, 09:58 AM

Update me also when you found one. I am also interested. It will be good to get one of those color one that come std with a E14P. But not sure if it will fit nicely to our S13?

This post has been edited by Vaio2kh: Jul 20 2012, 10:17 AM

Sorry if I post this question that have been ask before.

My new S13 charging usb port seems like not working. I connect my iphone and other devices using usb cable to my S13 usb2 charging port while it is not power-on, but the port does not charge any of those device. Can you guy confirm how does it works?

Thank you in advance.

Cheers/KH

WTS my 2 months old Vaio SVS13116FG with upgraded RAM memory to 8GB and 2 years warranty. Selling at rm3099.

Contact me at 0169182211 or email kokheng.lee@gmail.com

Switching to MBA.

PM me if anyone interested on my 2 months old latest SVS13116FG. Very good offer!

This is my finding when I was shopping for a Vaio and ended with a Vaio S series:

1. Intel Processor Speed. Vaio-S is with 2.5GHz Core-i5. Vaio-T is with 1.7GHz Core-i5(design for ultrabook for energy saving purpose).

2. Discrete Graphic Card. Vaio-S is with 1GB nVidia discrete GPU. Vaio-T is using Intel onboard HD4000 that uses 512MB of main memory.

3. Battery life. Vaio-S rated at 6hrs. Vaio-T is rated at 4hrs only.

4. DVD-drive. Vaio-S got. Vaio-T is without.

5. Stamina mode : Vaio-S has this switch. Vaio-T does not.

6. Audio Technology : Vaio-S has Dolby Home Theater v4 + xLoud. Vaio-T only has xLoud.

The Dolby Home Theater v4 when enabled make the Celine Dion audio-track sound like singing in my head!! Very awesome.

Vaio S 13.3" at 1.7kg already very light weight.

This post has been edited by Vaio2kh: Sep 7 2012, 10:46 PM

Anybody looking to buy a 7weeks old SVS13116FG as low as rm2500?! then check this auction of mine -
http://www.lelong.com.my/sony-vaio-svs1311...12-09-Std-P.htm