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    IP software for Vaio Z

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by lukaseurope, Nov 29, 2008.

  1. lukaseurope

    lukaseurope Notebook Enthusiast

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    Question for all you with Sony Vaio Z.
    Has any of you installed software that sends your IP-number automatically to your e-mail adress in case your vaio get stolen?

    Read an article saying that Lenovo developed a similar technology.
     
    lukaseurope, Nov 29, 2008
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    fredguy Notebook Consultant

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    NO.
    I use a similar kind of software on my mobile phone. If some one change the SIM card it will send a SMS to the phone number that I have set then you know the phone number to call back.
     
    fredguy, Nov 29, 2008
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    I just get LoJack :D
     
    sonoritygenius, Nov 29, 2008
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    TZ300 Notebook Evangelist

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    It seems that monthly fee is pretty hi for a $2000 item.
     
    TZ300, Nov 29, 2008
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  5. lukaseurope

    lukaseurope Notebook Enthusiast

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    So what you guys basically are telling me is that there is no software for theft, a software that sends the computers IP-number after being stolen to your email?
     
    lukaseurope, Nov 30, 2008
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    TZ300 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just turn on power-on password, so whoever got it cannot use it (make a strong password). Then I'll claim insurance if it is stolen. Most policies cover theft away from home.
     
    TZ300, Nov 30, 2008
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    chong67 Notebook Deity

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    If someone stole it and cannot log in, then he/she would just reformat the hd and install the OS. How can it sent you the IP address?
     
    chong67, Nov 30, 2008
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    Yeeze Notebook Consultant

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    It is very easy to write a program to send you current IP to you email on startup...

    So I guess there is a free solution for that...
     
    Yeeze, Dec 2, 2008
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