Official Vaio Pro 13 Owners Lounge (SVP13 2013)

Thanks, Captain -_-
Could't find a possibility to disable THIS particular gesture there (maybe cause of some old drivers installed). Is it 100% possible to disable it?

 

User Guide | Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function

 

VAIO Control Center then. Thanks!

 

hi, I have the same problem: the frame on the botton screen is unglued, some know how to fix? thanks

 

same here

 

I tried to keep a constant light pressure on the frame and for now it seems like it worked. But i think it's more of a temporary fix. A click of glue should do it, but i don't have the guts to do it and it also might infect your warranty. Ultimately the only solution to call sony and bring it in for a repair...

 

Folks, this price seems crazy cheap for 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD and the i7 config of the vaio pro 13 ($1249!) - and from the microsoft store no less. I returned my base model and ordered this one yesterday and it now shows out of stock. Anyone find a price like this elsewhere? Buy Sony VAIO Pro 13 Touchscreen Ultrabook SVP13215PXB (Black) - Microsoft Store Canada Online Store

 

I saw that on Microsoft Canada and I thought it was some kind of bug, because the equivalent on Microsoft US is the 4GB/128GB version. I really don't want to buy the current model of VAIO Pro as it's way too buggy for my taste, but I would have jumped on this otherwise, so well done!

 

Here's to hoping that I actually receive the upgraded version and not the base model..curious now to see what's in the box. I tried the base for a few days and returned it because of the multi-lingual keyboard. It didn't have any WIFI issues, no fan issues, nothing that others have reported so far. Hopeful this will be a good experience as my Z has a cracked screen. Best of luck.

 

there are others with this problem? is a common problem at all?. because I can still ask for replacement to sony, but I would avoid that I get the same problem. The detachment of the frame is light, but do not know if in the future this can cause problems. Thank you.

P.S. Sorry for the bad language , I helped with google translate.

 

What the...?! The same problem with the Xperia Z, that's simply hilarious!
But, have you noticed this thing as soon as the notebook arrived, or only after days?


If I add the Linux problem, and if that problem with glue is common, then I honestly think I will reconsider buying it...I had a bad experience with the Xperia Z back cover and I do not wish to repeat it :-|
On the other hand I'm also considering the Vaio Fit multi-flip notebook...interesting, cxcept that it really costs a lot for my financial possibilities

 

Yeah out of stock and they don't have any idea when more will come. Also not available at retail stores. Since its a different model number, no price matching either. Very lucky for those who got it.

 

I am running opensuse 12.3 on VMware workstation, previously on vmplayer, i had to change a value on bios Virtual it is ok for work or internet, but not touchpad gestures, not opengl, videolan player does not work fluid, i think i will try installing on dual boot when comes out the next release 13.1

 

I definitely don't want to make a dual boot or a VM with Linux because I already have one on my primary (gaming) notebook. What I hoped I could have done with this Vaio Pro was simply installing Linux as the only and primary OS on the notebook, strarting at boot

Anyway, apart from Linux, what could really make me give up the purchase is that glue problem, if it turns out to be a very common problem...

 

so nobody is having watchdog violations? ive been getting these every day in the past 2 weeks.

also how do i use nfc with an android phone?

 

Hey, does the updated version corrects the glary screen?

 

Don't bother with NFC I tried it with my Galaxy S4 all you can transfer is web links pictures etc is not supported

 

Facing a strange issue today, touchscreen has stopped working after my laptop came off sleep this morning. Have tried restarting, everything else works absolutely fine, "pen and touch" settings are also fine. Never thought would miss a touchscreen , will be great if somebody can kindly help !

 

Hey you guys, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm looking for a new laptop seeing as how my old Dell XPS 1330 died recently and I really like the look of the SVP1321C5E. I'm thinking of going for this configuration (and upgrading the ram and SSD down the line), which comes out at around £770:

Intel® CoreTM i3-4010U, 1.7GHz
Windows 8
128 GB SATA Flash SSD
4 GB 1600 MT/s DDR3L-SDRAM
33.7 cm LED, 1920x1080
Battery life up to 7 hours

I've got a few questions though.

(1) Is there any real difference between the standard black version and the 'carbon' version?

(2) Is it worth going for the i5 processor? It's about £70 more but I can't make up my mind.

(3) In general, is it a good time to be buying one of these or are we about to see them go EOL and be surpassed by a new range anytime soon?

Thanks guys.

 

Don't want to be unpleasant but it's annoying me, when the same questions are being asked over and over again. We discussed every of your question before in this topic, even not so long ago - just few pages before. Please stop asking, start reading what other people wrote in this topic and think like a man, not like a 7 years old child.

This topic should have about 70 pages - but no, let's discus the same problems over and over again.

 

Actually I think you're the one acting "like a 7 year old child". What does it matter to you if I'm asking questions that have been answered before in the thread? If there are people willing to answer my questions then there are people willing to answer my questions. It shouldn't affect you either way. If you don't want to answer them just ignore them.

Secondly, you are aware the thread is hundreds of pages long at this point? I don't have time to read it all and I doubt doing searches would be effective because I have a few different questions, some of which are fairly unique (e.g. the question about if 'now' is a good time to buy is only relevant to now, not necessarily weeks ago the last time the question was asked).

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What does it matter to me ? Actually I answered to this questions several times and am not gonna repeat it forever especially for someone who admit that he didn't even try to search some info in this topic.

Is it a good time to buy ? You think someone is a fortuneteller ? and how can you know when was the last time this question was asked if you didn't read this topic?

Whatever, dont't want to argue with you, just don't like lazy people.

 

I'm sorry, my mistake. I'll just go back and read the previous 203 pages worth of posts.

Back in a couple of weeks.

 

Just so you know, there is a search function.
No need to skim through all 203 pages.

 

Exactly, if you can be bothered to do a search first, then you won't receive any complaints.

 

Actually the search function doesn't work.

 

Btw if anyone is interested in an awesome laptop you all should check out the Clevo W230ST.

Its kinda like the ultimate vaio z "a bit fat edition".

However the laptop is alot thinner and smaller then you may expect looking at the photos. I gave my Vaio Pro 13 to my wife and am now using this Clevo and this thing is amazing!!!

It runs VM's like a champ
It plays almost every single game on max settings
Its quite small, sure its 1lb heavier then the Vaio Z but that 1LB packs ONE hell of a punch.

Seriously.... Quad Core i7 4th gen + 16 gigs of ram + GTX765M + 2x MSata slots + 1 Sata slot = in a 13 inch 4lb package is quite amazing.

Not only that but it comes out cheaper then a Vaio Pro 13.

you all should seriously check it out, coming from a Vaio Z i could not find anything like the 2010 edition and this laptop is the closest thing i can so far find.

Its everything in a slightly plump Z. And really.... its not NEARLY as think or fat as the photos suggest.

 

Could someone who knows it tell me something more about the "glue problem" which has been discussed several times in the thread? Thank you very much

 

The Frame around the Screen is not glued properly. mine is not only loose at the bottom of the frame. I got to take care to hold de frame while i open the device, else the frame looses hold and u can see inside the iaptop ^^

But if you want to buy one, dont worry about that. It is the best Laptop around. This one is a warranty issue and if it would hit alot of customers, you would probably read ALOT more about that here.

Moreover if think this is a issue ONLY with the nontouch version, please correct me if you someone of you experienced it woth a touch one.

 

BIOS R1040V7:

The LCD login screen and power LED light remain "On" when the "Settings for time period when you often use your VAIO®" has been enabled while the AC adapter is connected
The computer is unable to return to sleep cycle mode when the "Settings for time period when you often use your VAIO" has been enabled while using battery power
The computer may not automatically return to sleep mode in the "Setting for the time period when you don't often use your VAIO" if the "During sleep mode settings have been set" option is not selected
The computer may randomly not perform a recovery, after pressing the "Assist" button, due to the error message "Your VAIO failed to start Windows®
The fan noise is reduced for the CPU and FAN when using the "Silence" mode
The stability of the Bluetooth® is improved
The dialog "Password does not match. Re-enter Password" displays when setting the BIOS password with the Caps Lock on
The BIOS password displays incorrectly when being set with the Caps Lock off
A blue screen (BSOD) may occur at the 8GB memory point during the memory stress test

 

sorry for the double post...at the moment my internet connection is very very very (very) slow... -.-

 

Fantastic, because I'm -in fact- considering to buy a non-touch version. :-|

Just a couple of things: does this problem appear only after some time or is immediately recognizable? And is still so common?


Anyway, I honestly DON'T WANT to even think about a possible replacement after bought...I really don't have time for this, damn!

 

Bumping my own post , if anybody can kindly help. I am on Windows 8.1 RTM and really don't want to rollback to Windows 8 from recovery ! Thank you !

 

So has anyone noticed any new improvement with the last/latest updates for ViaioCare and Wireless bios update that are just released ?

I hoped it solved the screen brightness issue , but seems not anything else ?

 

Cba with this forum/thread. People are so unhelpful and mean spirit (Scrooge or Darth Vader-like one might say). I will go to another forum and ask my kind-hearted bretherens there for some help, which I am not getting here, because you people are mean-spirited, as I said before, in the brackets previously (above).

Goodnight and good luck.

 

My Vaio shows no updates yet. Based in Ireland.

 

Sorry this was from USA site

 

Can't help as touch-wood it has not happened here
Have you checked in device manager to see if anything has jumped out? I don't actually know what driver controls it but I know under Human Interface Devices is an entry there for HID-compliant touch screen
Is that still there?

 

Thanks aj for checking ! It auto-fixed itself after a couple of days, no clue how !! The HID-compliant stuff was always there!

 

Hi my wife's Vaio Pro 13 keeps crashing, the event logs keep staying something about usb drivers. I have latest drivers / bios installed.

Today it bluescreened again with a DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION

does anyone know how to fix this?

I searched and found other users having this problem but no answer on how to fix it:

VAIO PRO 13: DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION after BIOS UPD... - Page 2 - Sony Community
DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Windows 8 Sony Vaio - Microsoft Community

thanks.

 

This problem I have found on other vaio in stores, I immediately presented, do not send it Back away under warranty because I think that even if it arrives intact when using the frame is dissected equally.
The touch version does not have the frame, so there can not be such a minor fault
Sorry for the bad translation.

 

Got damn it I like this laptop a lot but I have only had it for one month and it already has scratches on the lid. I keep it in a solid laptop bookbag and don't understand why the lid is so prone to scratches. I have the silver version and I am going to see if I can take it back for an exchange. Also I cannot find any cases for these things. Macs have a million variants of plastic cases.

 

Same here.
Out of nowhere some weird scratches on the back. Like if someone tried to scrap off the color a bit

 

I had same problem. Called service they offered me replacement or refund. I needed laptop so i end up gluing it. Next day I noticed bottom has same thing to. So I glued it too. After paying a lot of money Laptop falling apart. Sony really needs to start thinking it's quality level. So people who wants to order this laptop also needs to go amazon order strong not dripping glue too..

 

Anandtech has finally reviewed the Pro 13:
AnandTech | Sony VAIO Pro 13: Exceptionally Portable

 

I am going to return my Vaio Pro 13. Wifi is driving me nuts, always disconnects after idle for a while, same coming from sleep. Only way to connect is shut down. Question is, does it make any sense to ask for a replacement? Is the new one going to be different? Or get refund and go for Yoga 2 Pro.

 

I had the issue with the display frame on my Vaio S i had before.
That was the only reason deciding for the Pro touch model and against the non-touch...
Because I was afraid the Pro could have the same problem.
Now I'm reading about the same issue with the Pro so my decision was not the worst.
Not the first Vaio with this problem.....

 

The behaviour you are describing should be fixable via driver power management settings (unitick "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" in the device manager). Are you on the latest drivers? As far as your second question goes - no - the new one will be the same.

 

Yes, I'm on latest drivers and unticked the save power option. Still the same. Anyway, called Sony today, getting the replacement. If there is no improvement, then I'll go for Yoga 2 Pro.

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Could someone post a screenshot as to where the battery reset button is? I'm having trouble finding it and I would appreciate it. Thanks!