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    Just received my s580!Now what?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dilemma, Dec 13, 2005.

  1. dilemma

    dilemma Notebook Enthusiast

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    I made the recovery disks and plan on buying some tape for the battery (its loose...) Any software,applications, or drivers that I need to install or delete to make my life easier? Thanks.
     
    dilemma, Dec 13, 2005
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    Shuun, Dec 13, 2005
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    steelgrave Notebook Enthusiast

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    windowsupdate and sony's update first

    I removed (from memory):
    Office (60 day trial only)
    Anything aol related
    Anything Norton related (I use MCafee)
    can't remember what else, but I think there were a few useless things.

    then what I usually download:

    M$'s anti-spyware (still in beta, but beats the others in benchmarks)
    Divx/quicktime (for viewing videos)
    winrar
    winamp
    konfabulator (get 2.1.1 from download.com, widgets from konfabulator.com, 3.0 has too many bugs)
    xp powertoys (from microsoft, some are very useful)
    firefox
    thunderbird (if you're not using outlook)
    hdtach/3dmark05 (if you're into benchmarking stuff)
    updated msn messenger (I uninstall the default one in xp, newer one has alot more features)
    OR Gaim, can interact with most IM programs
     
    steelgrave, Dec 13, 2005
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  4. saMan

    saMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    How loose is your battery? I thought they fixed that problem for the S580?
     
    saMan, Dec 13, 2005
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    dilemma Notebook Enthusiast

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    The battery moves around, but it doesnt fall out on its own. I just expected it to be a little tighter fit (similar to a cell phone battery fit.)
     
    dilemma, Dec 14, 2005
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    saMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    It doesnt sound all that well that it moves around, I thought they fixed this problem.. now I cant decide if I should go for the S580 or something els... gah!!! :( help please :)
     
    saMan, Dec 14, 2005
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    In the 3 weeks I've had this system, the only time I have noticed the loose battery is when I first got it. Afterwards, my only concern has been to not block the front vents so that my S580 won't overheat.
     
    Shuun, Dec 14, 2005
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    saMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have you tryed to undervolt your laptop? Does it overheat even when doing simple task as surfing and using word?
     
    saMan, Dec 14, 2005
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    Sorry, I'm not being clear. It's been very cold the last few weeks and I like to wear layers of clothes to keep warm. When I put the S580 on my lap, my pants usually ride up and block the front vents. I can tell when I'm blocking the vents because the right palm rest gets very warm.

    When I leave my laptop on my desk, it's fine. I played World of Warcraft the last 2 nights and even though my laptop is running at full power, the fan is keeping everything very cool. You only feel a warm breeze coming out the right side.

    I was in the same position you are SaMan. I took a chance on the S580 and have been very happy.
     
    Shuun, Dec 14, 2005
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    Shuun Newbie

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    Oh, to answer your other question, while using Word, Excel, and Powerpoint in class, the S580 stays very cool. The same with surfing. The only time the fan really kicks in is when I'm playing games.
     
    Shuun, Dec 14, 2005
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    saMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Great, thanks for your answer... time to order then! :D
     
    saMan, Dec 14, 2005
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