AW Questions

I have never owned a Viao product but have always been an early adopter, so I'm considering a VGN-AW190. few questions:

What are the chances this thing will face the same overheating problems I've been reading about with other Vaio notebooks?

Does Sony hardware tie itself into Sony software in such a way that you need to use their software to get hardware features? or can it easily be removed and wiped clean?

I've seen some photos with a remote here and there. Does the AW come with a remote? If so what functionality does it offer?

Does the AW have infrared?

Until CS4 comes out, how fast/slow is CS3 on a 64 bit machine?

Does the T9600 use more/less/same battery power compared to the T9400?

If I buy a SATA drive only to begin with, will I be able to add on the SSD later to the same machine?

There is no mention of the audio card and speakers for the AW on Sony's site as far as I can see. Does anyone have more information on that?


Thank you

 

I have never owned a Viao product but have always been an early adopter, so I'm considering a VGN-AW190. few questions:

What are the chances this thing will face the same overheating problems I've been reading about with other Vaio notebooks?


You see my sig? I have the previous version of the notebook and it was the most quietest/non-heating notebook i ever had i just bought my 6th notebook so that's saying alot.


I've seen some photos with a remote here and there. Does the AW come with a remote? If so what functionality does it offer?

From what i read it's suppose to be standard but dont quote me on that.

Does the AW have infrared

I believe so especially since it has a remote.

Does the T9600 use more/less/same battery power compared to the T9400?

it use less because the overall wattage is less that the chip uses.

If I buy a SATA drive only to begin with, will I be able to add on the SSD later to the same machine?

Im not too sure about this but i dont see why you wouldnt be able too a xps m1730 can use an SSD so im sure this can as well

There is no mention of the audio card and speakers for the AW on Sony's site as far as I can see. Does anyone have more information on that?

No there hasn't been any but if my AR is any indication it'll kick but


Thank you

You're welcome

 

Based on the Sony UK site only the top model, the AW11XU/Q will have a remote control (based on the picture it is a full sized TV type remote, hybrid TV tuner and Remote commander RM-MCE30E).

I wonder if they will include the remote with the lower models in the series at a later date, or whether they are are all infrared, so you can just go and buy a remote?

The link below shows the picture of the AW and the remote control:
https://shop.sonystyle-europe.com/S...commendations&forward=showcua&bc_search=rhome

 

Erm guys..OCZ made a low budget SSD drives that are identical as normal 2.5" HDDs and have the same interface. A person just opens up notebook, swaps HDD with a new SSD and voila..it works like a charm.

 

Strange it looks like the grey model doesn't come with a TV Tuner. But when I go to customize it there is a checkbox for TV Tuner. Will have to call Sony and ask them tomorrow.

 

I just got off the phone with Sony and at least in the US, it seems both customizable models, VGN-AW190 & VGN-AW190 Premium come with a TV Tuner, as noted in the customize screen.

Might place an order next week. I want to go to the Sony Style stores in So Cal and see if they have the AW model there first.