The WEI score of this Sony model, when using the dedicated nVidia 8400GS is one point lower than when using Intel X3100 in Stamina mode.
Strange to say the least, but it proves that with the latest GPU driver, Intel has improved the performance on this graphic chip.
I have just upgraded to Win 7 and cant get Aero to work obviously my drivers are need updating but i cant get Nvidea or Integrated Intel Media Accelerator X3100 to work. Am i best using the X3100?
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What did I do wrong, and how do I get around it? It was for a piece of software which is XP only that I'm required to run, but if I can't solve this easily I'm just going to say to the guy I only run Vista and let him worry about it.
I read many high quality posts about Windows 7 and VAIO Laptops so I wanted to share my experiences with Windows 7 x64 (64 bit) on a VGN-SZ71 WN/C.
The result is the device center you see here (German Version):
Everything is working, except these Points:a) Brightniss and Monitor Switch FN Keys are not working.
b) S1 and S2 are not working. Stamina / Speed switch works, but there will be no popup that you need to reboot. So you have to remember this yourself ;-)
c) Camera is not working. VGN-SZ (and TZ) have VGP-VCC7 camera models. I used Ricoh_6.210C Driver & VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.7.
d) VAIO Smart Network not working. I used VAIO_Smart_Network_2.3. The GUI is not working correctly.
See Screenshot:
The procedure, drivers and tools I used:Install everything in the correct order! Do reboot if you are asked to do so! Run all setups in Vista Service Pack 1 Mode and with administrator rights..........
when I try burn an DVD my drive stop working.
it read fine but when I try burn an DVD it give me an error.
my drive is: mata dvd-ram uj-852s
some one know where I can solve this situation or download a new firmware to try solve this?
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my actual date firmware drive is 26/06/2006.
This is the passmark performance test 7.0 on this business model (SZ71 WN/C) using the dedicated nVidia GeForce 8400GS, in Speed mode.
Surprisingly low, when comparing to the built-in Intel X3100 card and to other Sony units.
. System configuration:
. Passmark Performance 7.0 score:
. 2D:
. 3D:
. CPU:
. Disk:
. Memory:
im new to the forum...
i just got a dell vostro 1510 with
t8300 2.4ghz
256mb nvidia 8400gs
250gb hdd
my user index is only 3.5
n now aftr researching the forums i got 2 know that there is a huge difference in
these 2 graphics cards...n i want to play games like crysis n assasins creed....n i dint know tht merely model nos can make so much of difference..
so is there any way i can change my graphic card to 8600gt...?
I've searched google and I've been trying to figure out if my new Dell M1530 will run Ubuntu at full graphic settings with the following unit specs.
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1440x900)
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS .....
My Vostro 1510 laptop came with the latest 8400GS video card driver from Dell. Is it unwise to try the latest driver from nVidias site?
I've been reading that some drivers can run a little cooler. HWMonitor says my GPU normally runs at 60c, a little warm from what I'm reading.
I have a m1330 laptop with a 8400gs graphic card. I want to know if the card can share the memory, because I have 3 gb of ram.
If it can, I can use games that minimum requirements are 256 mb and take the other 128mb from the ram. If it can, will be best to later upgrade to 4 gb of ram?
Sony Utilities DLL
Vaio Entertainment Platform
Are they even needed when upgrading to Win7 RTM x64
how do i access the bios on my sony vaio fw? model number: VGN-FW139E
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or
sony SZ $1300 carbon fiber with hybrid HD
core 2 duo t7700 2.4
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I saw this on the Sony site and wondered if anyone has this or knows of a bag similar? I would like to find one that is as slim as a carrying sleeve but with handles
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View 6 Replies View Relatedhaving a hard time deciding between these two. I think in the end it'll come down to which screen size I like better.
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I am in Shanghai and went to demo a new Vaio Z at a local SonyStyle store with a 3.06GHz CPU and Dual SSDs raided. The unit had Vista 64bit and 8GB of RAM... surprisingly though, no BluRay just a DVD Burner... go figure...
I tried to have someone explain to me if the design of the Z was changed because on my Z (model VGG-Z27GN) internally there is only space for one 2.5" drive (and nothing else really).
If the new Z's can accommodate 2 HDs inside, some major internal redesign had to be made. Does anyone know if this is the case or if maybe Sony is using some sort of two 1.8" Drives instead that they RAID together
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I'm going to buy a FW-390 tomorrow morning and I want to know if the Full HD Screen is necessary or not.
I have heard that the X-Brite Eco's back lighting is uneven so some parts of the screen are dimmer than others which is simply unacceptable.
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Just upgrade the RAM from 2GB to 4GB onto my VGN-SZ650N/C and after booting back to Windows XP SP3 only see it as 3GB but BIOS see it as 4G
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Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2GHz
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at $980 USD
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View 3 Replies View RelatedIs the Sony F LCD screen the same as the Dell XPS16?
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I heard every Vaio has a sort of recovery system that frees you from all concern about drivers