I have a client who just go an X notebook - very nice. I'm sure within 6 months he'll outgrow the 128 GB SSD that came with it.
I've replaced many drives on Sony's in the past (particularly since they didn't offer 7200 RPM large drives on many models previously) but I had the help of on online manual someone created on how to take the previous sony's apart and they all had IDE or SATA drives
The only place I found it was on sonystyle.ca.
View 4 Replies View RelatedI bought a Z in July and notice the battery time is short and short? in July it can last more than 2.5 hours even at 80% charge, now is 1 hour only, is battery care working? I think Sony is quite poor in battery management area, they should provide a application list thinkpad to test the current then tell you how long it can last.
View 10 Replies View Relatedanyone have any links of notebook sleeves for the FW series?
View 10 Replies View RelatedI know that my notebook came with the Sony® Notebook Setup utility program but I lost this recovery disks that came with this notebook so I did have to buy Windows XP Home and did a clean installation of it. I did get the drivers from esupport.sony.com but I can't find the Sony Notebook Setup utility program.
Does anyone know how I can download this and install this on my notebook? It's a program that tells the specs of my PC.
My notebook model is: PCG-R505ESP
i'm planning on buying the new Z when its available and i decided if i'm spending that much money on a laptop i'm going to need a heavy duty case to carry it in. So the case i was thinking about carrying it in is a Pelican 1090cc or the Pelican 1080CC if the Z could fit. I just had a few questions, will the Z and the adapter fit or just the Z? and also will this case because it is padded, add to much pressure on the screen causing it to leave permanent marks for the keyboard or palm rest?
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[url] Without the computer lining, has the pick and pluck foam (i choose what squares to take out to fit my laptop)
Round up:
1. Will the Z fit in the 1080cc?
2. Will the Z fit in the 1090CC?
3. Will the adapter fit in either or both?
4. Computer lining or Pick and pluck foam?
5. Will the pressure from the padding cause enough force for the screen to be permanently marked?
I just purchased this new in box on Ebay.
Your input and direction on how to maximize my knowledge of this purchase would be MUCH appreciated.
i cant decide.
View 10 Replies View RelatedI' am having trouble finding the Sony notebook setup program that normaly came with this notebook. I don't have the disk that came with these program so I will need to find another way to get this program. I have the PCG-R505ESP notebook that was made back around 2002. It has Windows XP installed.
View 7 Replies View RelatedIt just seems odd that the industry as a whole hasn't come up with a true competitor to the Air. With Sony being one if not the top high-end PC laptop maker...is there any word of an ultrathin in the works?
View 10 Replies View RelatedI'm thinking about changing my HDD, since it's a 4200rpm 200GB.
I was thinking about getting a Samsung SATAII 7200rpm( storage doesn't matter that much, I already own an external device, as long as it's not less than my current HDD ).
But I was told that my Vaio model, VGN FZ140E, doesn't support SATAII. So I'd have to choose a SATA 5400rpm HDD.
I'd like to ask you how can I check it this is true. If so, would changing my HDD be a noticeable upgrade?
Also, among these brands, which one would you choose( for better performance, low noise, low energy comsumption etc. ): Samsung, WD or Seagate?
I'd really like a SSD drive as I need speed over storage. So I'm wondering if it possible to install a SSD drive in a Vaio SR laptop. What do I do about drivers?
I have my choices down between a Lenovo X301 with a SSD and a Vaio SR210 without a SSD. I like the looks of the Vaio better, but I'm willing to pay for a SSD premium.
If anyone has had any success installing a SSD in a Vaio laptop(where SSD's are not an option) I'd love to hear about it?
I own this VGN-FZ340E notebook. The Cam quality is poor.
Q.1. I wanted to know if others face the same problem as mine or it's only with my notebook?
Q.2. How can I improve Cam Quailty? Is there any software that can enhance it?
What is the creme de la creme in Sony notebooks that are gaming capable? Gaming for me are Strat games, Starcraft 2, maybe Crysis....
I want something solid, and at least midrange with respect to gaming. I don't care how much it costs.
I haven't checked Sony in a long long time and F series, CW, etc are confusing and I need to get up to speed quickly. Quality is paramount.
Vaio notebook model number: PCG-VX89
Trying to install OS with external CD/DVD drive to no avail. Have done everything possible including:
-tried 3 different externals drives
-attempted BIOS BOOT ORDER: BOOT FROM CD/DVD and tried REMOVABLE DEVICE setting
-attemped 'esc' one time BOOT ORDER at startup...attempted both CD/DVD and REMOVABLE DEVICE
System doesnt recognize EXTERNAL CD/DVD in BIOS....only in WINDOWS..after machine fully starts up. Looked for any kind of UPDATE for DRIVERS OR BIOS on SONY SUPPORT for this model...there is none.
I heard that you could buy cables to connect the xbox360 to a computer monitor which should also work on a laptop and I'd like to know if it was possible to connect the 360 to the F series notebooks?
View 4 Replies View RelatedI have windows 7 RC installed on my VGN-SR 430J/B. I download Sony Notebook Utilities drivers. I got an error message that battery is not compatiblie, press OK to hibernate. I uninstalled it immediaty, but I may want to install it again. How can I avoid this?
View 10 Replies View RelatedDoes Dell plan on releasing a new 12.1in notebook this summer? I currently have the 700m but I am thinking about something new. I see HP 2133. Its pretty slick but too small and lacks DVD drive. I think 12.1in is the smallest laptop I will buy.
View 9 Replies View RelatedI bought my dell xps in 2006 and i still enjoy it with older games.
(i have a new notebook with a 9600gt)
I want to upgrade the old dell hd (wich was 60gb) with a 160gb samsung hd And the dell bios only sees 137gb.
I've always thought my notebook gets too hot. Now I've found a way to find out how hot it really is. Here are the results in a image link. What do you guys think?
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Is there a way to stop the fan even in idle mode? It's driving me crazy because it's always running on full speed. I have the latest bios and the bios option "fan always on when plugged in" is disabled.
View 3 Replies View RelatedWhat processor options do I have with this laptop?
Can I put the Intel Core 2 Duo out of my Dell e1705 in it? I plan to upgrade my 2.0 C2D to the T7600. So I'll have an extra processor. I know someone selling one of these laptops for $350, but it comes with a celeron 1.73Ghz CPU.
My friend is having problems with her HP DV4 Notebook.
1) The keyboard goes into crazy mode every now and then.
Sometimes she will press a key and it will take several seconds to appear.
Other times, she will hit backspace while in Internet Explorer, and it will take her into a new tab or a whole new program.
Pressing a key once, such as an r for example, will lead to 20 some r's before it stops.
2) The fan seems very loud. She says it was like this since the day she bought it. Seems excessively loud to me.
Ok so i have a Dell studio XPS 16. Got it last Summer. Im thinking about getting a cooler/stand for my laptop. I know there are TONS of threads about coolers and ive like read them all. I can't decide between the following Four Coolers.
Zalman NC2000
NXZT Cryo
COOLER MASTER NotePal Infinite
Enermax Aeolus Aluminum Notebook Cooler
Please help me decide between these four. I really don't know about Laptop Coolers and if owners who have the same laptop and any one of these coolers could comment?
I have a Dell XPS m1710. I'm thinking of upgrading my RAm but....how exactly do you go about doing that? Is it the same with notebooks or would i have to send it back to the manufacturer?
View 9 Replies View RelatedI didn't order any bluetooth with my 1645, but I regret that :P Now I have BT in my old lappy (Lenovo 3000 N200-0769). Would it be possible to move the BT card from the Lenovo to my 1645 without any software issues? Hardware placement should be no problem...
View 3 Replies View RelatedIn order to get notebook replacements, is the complete care warranty usually required?
I've been able to get Dell to replace notebooks with the complete care warranty, but what if it only has the other warranty purchased?
i just want to have your opinions. i am programmer working with visual studio usually.i prefer notebooks more than pc. so i am looking for a new one?
but what would you suggest in order to get best performans? of course criteria is cost/performans
display:
in my opinion less than 15 inc not good but do you think 16,17 even 18 is better?
cpu:
i5 is enough or i7 720 or 820 ?
ram:
i think 4 gb ddr3 is optimum but 8 would be great for sure
harddisk:
do you think 5400rpm and 7200rpm has huge difference?
graphic card:
i think its less neccessary for vs development.
so far my favorites are acordding to cost/performans
hp envy 15 : i7 720, 8gb ram max 16gb, ati 4830 1gb, 500gb hdd (7200rpm),6 cell battery,9 cell additional = 1490 euro in europ .....
I haven't found much info about this notebook on this forum
These are the specs I'm buying:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5900
Windows Vista® Home Premium
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
2GB2 Shared Dual Channel DDR2
250GB4 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Dell 1397 Wireless-G Card .....
I know you have a forum for advice on what notebook to buy, but I know what models I like. I like the mini 9 but am thinking of waiting until the mini 10 is avaible. And the other I like is either the Inspiron 1535 or the Studio 15.
I will use it primarily for surfing the net and writing in Word or Open Office. I want it to be portable, but it doesn't have to be ultra portable, though that is a big draw of the mini series...
I think I prefer XP but hubby has Vista and I think I could learn to live with that. We've already got a Inspiron 530 desktop and he loves it. The thing that I think I might want, is to listen to music while I write and that makes the netbook not work out so well, BUT I have a cool Nextar MP3 player that works great for me and holds most of my music already set up, so I could live with that .....