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    Need Input on VGN-FW490JEB

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by alexanders, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. alexanders

    alexanders Notebook Enthusiast

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    1. Where is the best place to configure and buy customized Sony Notebooks? I got my eyes on the VGN-FW490JEB, but I prefer to modify/degrade some components while adding SSD.

    2. I read somewhere a complaint that Sony turned of VT or VR (can't remember the two letters). Does anybody know what this is about and what these letters represent? (Sorry, I can't find that post again.)

    3. What are the main issues and complaints with Sony notebooks?

    4. How is Sony's tech-support, customer service and overall support/assistance? Are they using overseas phone-support people?

    Thanks,
    Alexander
     
    alexanders, Sep 23, 2009
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    drews Newbie

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    I just purchased a FW-490JEB from Sony Style. They shipped it as fast as advertised but it was ready-to-ship, not a CTO. VT-x is turned off although there is a thread on re-enabling it. If enabled, it MAY improve speed and/or stability when running a virtual OS (VMWare, Parallels, Windows 7's XP VM). I'm happy with the machine so far, 1080p screen is very nice. Compared to my MacBook Pro the screen quality is comparable (better resolution, similar brightness, worse viewing angle). Build quality is better than most laptops but not Apple quality. My first support experience was fair at best, took alot of effort to get the "concierge" to understand my issues.

    Drew

     
    drews, Sep 23, 2009
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    alexanders Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anyone recommend where to buy customized Sony notebooks?
     
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    NDJason2009 Notebook Geek

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    www.sonystyle.com

    I don't even know if there is any other place to get a customized Sony.
     
    NDJason2009, Sep 23, 2009
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