More news on VAIO Z
*note that VAIO Z is 13.1" subnotebook (switchable graphic : nvidia 9300GS (speed mode) and Intel IGP (stamina mode) successor to SZ series.
**note that the leak info is in germany language.
***all upcoming VAIO is based on Montevina platform.
****credits for the info: http://www.notebookreview.com

enjoy

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Added on July 12, 2008, 4:08 amVAIO NR is old series.
read the review here done by Jerry from http://www.notebookreview.com
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4075

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jul 12 2008, 04:12 AM


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ajay67: good for ya and keep vaio-ing lol.

its cover all , from new cpu architecture, igp, ram, wireless network etc.


info from wiki.

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Added on July 12, 2008, 11:12 pmRM3488.
i dont know if there any other price for this kind. sony vaio usually control their price.


This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jul 12 2008, 11:12 PM

1. The bottom of this notebook is kinda hot. so it's normal. 28 ~ 42'C the bottom part. the fan exhaust: 49'C
2. check your lan settings, might have some mistake. static ip? dynamic ip? its usually related to notebook ip config with your router config.
3. if you have norton internet security (or norton av) i suggest you avoid it. try find light weight av like avira to subs. *optional*. program like sonic stage can be disable if you not really use it, vaio auto update can disable too. you can try google what vaio user uninstalled when they receive their machine. sorry i kinda forgot what i disable, since i do fresh install on my vaio XD.
since TZ use Vista Business, its advisable to upgrade to at least 2gb.
4. no idea about this since im not using any. next question~
5. try to reduce the brightness of the lcd. you can customize the power schemes, like when on battery, disable the iLink port, modem etc.
anyway, the batt. life:
* Lightweight battery pack VGP-BPS11: 6 hours (Real world 3 hours)
* Standard battery pack VGP-BPL11: 12 hours (Real world 6 hours)
* Enhanced battery pack VGP-BPX11: 18 hours (Real world 9 hours)
6. you mean taking care of the notebook? just dont play game on this kind of notebook for a long time. and dont drop it. clean up the lcd and exterior after some period, and other precaution apply to any notebook

welcome aboard!

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Added on July 15, 2008, 1:12 am
trowachin and dry75: some user may experience the electric pulse on the palmrest. while some not. its has been an issue since old series of SZ. try using 3-pin power adapter. best is to cover the part where the electric pulse is.

here some possible fix experienced by DC2 from notebookreview.com
"PROBLEM FIXED

My SZ360p/c also has this problem. The electricity leak was even worse when I plug the laptop to 220V outlet. I was in Hong Kong and I tested the SZ that were in computer stores over there as well (about 6 of them). I was able to feel the electricity on almost all of them (except for 1).

I called sony about it and they sent me a new power adaptor with grounding. I received it in 2 days and now the problem is fixed.

When I was on the phone with Sony rep, they sounded as if they never heard of the problem. But after I explained what was going on to them, they didn't even bother telling me to bring the laptop in for diagnosis. They just sent me a new P/S. So it seems like they are aware of the problem, just wouldn't admit it."

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jul 15 2008, 01:27 AM

large capacity: VGP-BPL2C
normal use: VGP-BPS2C
http://www.sonystyle.com.my/product/produc...id=157&SSub=470

SR isnt mean to replace SZ , instead its another alternative to those who wanted to opt for mobility notebook rather than SZ.
the new Z series "might" be a replacement for SZ.
cheers

SR series seem to be a good deal. 1.8kg notebook with centrino 2. worth buy.

it's actually apple wannabe sony..
vaio x505 which was release in 1997.

the sz75gn/b is around rm4988 (sonystyle).
it's affordable due to it's mobility and its hybrid gpu system.

from the list, any of the notebook stated above is fine with gaming with dedicated gpu

if you want mobiliy, take the SR or SZ. else go for FZ and FW (16.4")

read the review about FW here: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?...GN%2DFW139E%2FH
credits to Kevin of notebookreview.com

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Aug 6 2008, 07:16 PM

Hybrid : Having 2 graphic card in one machine and operate only one according to user need.
VAIO SZ have one button which toggle the following mode:
Stamina Mode: In this mode, the notebook will set the graphic driver to Intel X3100
Speed Mode: In this mode, the notebook will set the graphic driver to nvidia 8400 GS

Stamina Mode simply when you want to save the batt. life, while the Speed Mode when you want to have demanded graphic application.

sir, it has two.
1 for Intel X3100
1 for nvidia 8400GS
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2 graphic card in one lovely machine known as hybrid gpu technology. Integrated and Dedicated GPU support.

Happy VAIOing.

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Added on August 6, 2008, 10:07 pmmore than enough.


This post has been edited by Miyabi: Aug 6 2008, 10:07 PM

i'll say go for sr13g/12g.
more lighter than cr. and if i were you to choose, ill go for mobility, so i would choose sr12g
im not sure how well the new igp intel perform, perhaps someone who own it can do some game test. dont expect much, but i believe its capable to handle current online gaming provided with sufficient amount of ram.

sr13g -> media notebook, if you dont mind the battery power on the go, choose this.
sr12g -> mobility is all about.

seeing price of sr13g, again, i would rather to own sz series. but it's not a new technology and heard that nvidia 8series got issue.
the choice is yours lol.

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Added on August 23, 2008, 11:34 am12 months max from sonystyle.


This post has been edited by Miyabi: Aug 23 2008, 11:34 AM

welcome aboard. too bad, the ts already retired

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Added on August 24, 2008, 5:14 pmoh a guy, no wonder you dont mind about the weight. the cr is cheap and have nice color too.
glad you make the choice

the reason why sr is kinda expensive, new tech, the montevina platform, centrino 2. and eh, the 1.92kg (including battery) notebook

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Aug 24 2008, 05:52 PM

to those who want their name to add to the front thread, the thread starter already retired from this club and join the apple club *it seems so*.
unless there is "new" thread for Club VAIO or the thread starter going back here.

for now, just an open discussion, information, feedback etc.

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Added on August 31, 2008, 12:44 amall the best to you in your Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Aug 31 2008, 12:44 AM

are you trying to install with different os coming from factory? e.g vista to xp.
if so, do check the web and google.the driver if need.
more details if possible.

welcome both of you
ive playing around the sr series at sony centre, the built is worth the moolah spend.

which burning issue?
the recall issue of TZ? lol

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Sep 7 2008, 01:37 AM

VAIO CS and VAIO NS coming up.
** it's the enhanced version of CR and N series.

VAIO CS pictures (black color):
credits: eddieaus from www.notebookreview.com

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Sep 19 2008, 09:39 AM


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current model that have the biometric fingerprint:
vaio sr
vaio z
vaio tz

basically, business/small business notebook have this feature.

nikrizal: gratz on getting the z. i dont have it, so yea. about pricing, also, unknown. no brochure stated about it at least on lowyat.net lol.. get the ddr2 with 800mhz is fine too. but if you can wait for the ddr3, why not

just some guide: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ddr...imm_results.htm

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Sep 20 2008, 03:08 PM

The L type use the notebook type harddisk and ram.

first of all, do you burn and make the recovery dvd/cd once turning on for the first time (Vaio Recovery>Create Recovery Disks' option if you go to 'Start>All Programs)? this is A MUST do to all vaio notebook.
usually to use the recovery function, what you have to do is just insert the recovery dvd/cd and boot.

the use of F10 from boot is non-recommended as some people have experienced problem such as "unable to locate OS" by using that feature.

you can just create your own fresh start instead of going to factory default.. just download the require driver from this website:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=VGNNR120E

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new ultraportable VAIO TT:
links: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4613
credits: Kevin ( http://www.notebooreview.com )
Specifications:

* Intel SU9300 and SU9400 Core 2 Duo processors clocking in at 1.2 GHz and 1.4 GHz
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* Intel X4500MHD Integrated Graphics
* 11.1" 1366 x 768 LED Backlit XBRITE Display
* Up to 4GB of DDR3 Memory
* 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
* DVD-R and BD-R capabilities on upper models (some are only BR-ROM)
* Sprint WWAN Rev A
* Dimensions: 10.99" x 0.93" x 7.87"
* Weight: 2.87lbs

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Sep 24 2008, 09:15 AM


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oh nah, i dont have these notebook. just informing you guys about new ultra portable notebook by sony. and yes, it's expensive.

alright, first of all, do you intend to have the notebook for gaming?
if yes, get the hdx16. the nvidia 9600 GT far more better than ati hd 3470.

1. iinm, new montevina platform able to use ddr3, but as for fw series, the memory bus is utilize on ddr2 only, but still it can be use. just somehow waste though since the bus is capped at 800mhz.
2. there will be no limitation provided that sony have the drivers available for 64 bit OS. gotta check at sony asia.
3. speakers inbuilt are average quality. get the external better.
4. no, you cant upgrade.

my suggestion, get the hp hdx16. worth the specs and price and also satisfied your needs. i admit that the design on fw better than hp hdx16 but fw is cater for multimedia purposes, i mean, non a real gamer machine.

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Added on September 26, 2008, 8:26 amwelcome to the club


This post has been edited by Miyabi: Sep 26 2008, 08:26 AM