theres no cd/dvd drivers for cs.
you have to create it yourself or download it from sony asia website if you intend to downgrade to xp.

however, xp pro (downgrade) cd provide upon purchase of TZ, Z or SR26 series.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Dec 22 2008, 01:40 AM

sony VAIO P series coming up.

leak pics of the back vaio "netbook"PCG-1P1L/P2L (?) by FCC

credits goes to engadget.com

said to be 8" LED backlit 1600x768 display

http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Dec 26 2008, 03:01 PM

VAIO TT series on sale now.
not bad for the price

@terencetoo, get the z, of course.

so you pre-order the high spec version?

anyway , gratz on the pre-order. waiting for your review, though engadget already inform about it perform best in windows 7 than vista.

@miloseven: attractive price for tz. but i wonder if the model 36 and 37 doesnt have the problem anymore like the previous batches. (im refering to melt hinge issue).

try take a look at Power Scheme / VAIO Power Management.

theres no support for 64-bit OS on VAIO FW12. but you can try find it in the link below.
and no, i havent experience any 64-bit OS yet. sorry cant help.

nevertheless, try this link: http://www.vaio-link.com/os/vista/64bit/

have you remove it properly before from Control Panel (Add and Remove Programs)? sometimes the registry still have McAffe Internet there even though you already uninstalled it. try CCleaner to manage your registry and dont forget to backup them first.

to those who having slow performance, try uninstall the McAfee Antivirus, and get other antivirus software. e.g: Avira.

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Added on January 30, 2009, 9:42 ammaybe its your default antivirus (McAfee?) is the culprit of this problem. when my cousin bought the cs, its already install with Avira haha.
and dota should run well, heck even gma900 can play it too.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 30 2009, 09:43 AM

the products isnt available anymore, replace by P series , TT series. perhaps 2nd hand notebook seller/shop do have that stuff.

its still available in here, cant be obsolete too fast unless sony revenue is going down. anyway, why so many get this kind of information? any official news saying that?
the reason why vaio is much cheaper due to:
1. nowadays notebook is reasonable cheap to own.
2. competitive market.
3. outsource to china factory.

@Riddhy, save the hassle, install your own OS then download the requirement drivers at this web: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/downloads. sorry to say that sony does not provide the recovery disc, but you can try request to them (directly to sony service centre in Midvalley).

does the problem occured frequently? if so, there might be something wrong with your OS. try check the startup item/programme running for first boot. minimize them would be help, imho.

go for ATI 3470 if possible after the case of melting nvidia.
from the game list, l4d shouldnt have problem. the rest depend to setting choosen.

yes, you are correct. those are mediocre gpu class. those explain why most of them installed in small-medium size, compact, light notebook.

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Added on February 8, 2009, 3:17 pmwelcome to the club.
those peripherals can be bought from any computer shop. the 3rd party will do fine. but if lcd screen protector, then you have to survey around. dont want you end up with bubble air inside.

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Added on February 8, 2009, 4:00 pmerm to my surprise, the Z ( http://www.sony.com.my/product/vgn-z27gn ) seem going to be discontinued for 26 and 27 model, for Malaysia region. maybe there will be upcoming refresh for Z. after checking the website, now i know why so many saying that.
though, you can still get the 26, and 27 model from any computer shop and from sonystyle online for 26 model.

peeking at sonystyle USA, there seem having low-end version of Z(nvidia 128mb) and high-end version of Z (nvidia 256mb).
having support for Vista 32bit and 64bit (high-end model)

check out the refesh model from Japan. all Z are now equip with 64bit Vista OS.
http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/Z2/spec_vom1.html

i wonder which refresh version will Malaysia get. and the price from sonystyle USA pretty affordable.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 8 2009, 04:13 PM

for Asia (Malaysia, Hong Kong etc besides Japan)

refresh version of Z series: http://www.sony-asia.com/view/View.action?...ies-Z&id=269461

refresh version of FW series:
http://www.sony-asia.com/view/View.action?...es-FW&id=269458

refresh version of SR series:
http://www.sony-asia.com/view/View.action?...es-SR&id=269460

try check the link post by ryosuke.

thanks ryosuke for the head up.

why dont you just rush back to magazine shop after find out the missing laptop? anyway, dont careless next time, use backpack better than sling i guess..

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Added on February 9, 2009, 1:25 pmno idea, but usually the price slash down for old stocks when the new refresh series arrived. you have to wait for it then perhaps.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 9 2009, 01:25 PM

just for reminder, for those who asking the name to be put in the list, the ts has retired from this thread. therefore please refrain from quoting the dead list since its not going to be updated (unless the ts decided to return back) or wait for the new thread or should we create a new one now?. lol.

nice. beautiful screen. its aint fullHD. the FW36 is.
gratz on the purchase. you getting it fast ya, even no update yet done on the website. you get it from sony centre / sonystyle? anyway enjoy the lappy

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 21 2009, 11:21 PM

i dont have experience, since im not using it. if i were you, i would happily get the TT series. how much you get the laptop anyway? if you're scared of the incoming problem, better spend a lil bit to something problem free.

those problem will cause the right hinge (if i can recall) to melt.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 22 2009, 01:15 AM

i see. the reason why its cheap, usually for stock clearance since the new model is coming.. maybe(just my assumption). i cant confirm, and i think you should know better since i guess you are working with sony? to play safe, get another notebook.

just for your reference:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=307491
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=317249

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20080905a8.html

the official statement:
http://www.sony.com.my/support/announcement/272896

awesome.

VAIO SR (with ATI gpu), VAIO Z. even Intel 4500MHD can run them well actually, with 2gb ram support.

newer processors, all with vista 64-bit, no SSD but SATA 7200rpm, and lid engraved with flower-look-alike design(only VGN-Z36GD/J).

price good, but the warranty its not cover by Sony Asia (Malaysia region) for this model.

i'll say its a good deal. the upgrade its actually worth. better cpu, more gpu memory while the price remain the same as previous version.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Feb 28 2009, 08:56 AM

you have to understand that its built with nvidia gpu. having dedicated gpu tend to have heat especially those nvidia card.

its 1 year with additional 3 month (once register at the sony malaysia website) for computer peripherals.

sony extended warranty for vaio rate (depending on price range):
2 years warranty:
1. RM1 ~ RM4000 : RM280
2. RM4001 ~ RM6000 : RM330
3. RM6001 ~ RM9000 : RM450

3 years warranty:
1. RM1 ~ RM4000 : RM350
2. RM4001 ~ RM6000 : RM430
3. RM6001 ~ RM9000 : RM650

* no warranty rate list for vaio range RM9001+. you have to contact sony regarding the warranty price (For vaio AW series).
** this warranty is cover for local, not international warranty.
*** for international warranty, kindly apply: VAIO Overseas Service (VOS)

I think its fine for a guy using pink color. its just the lid thats in pink color anyway.

its CCFL lighting(xbrite eco) with Rich Color technology.