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    Sony Software to dump

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mikked, Dec 23, 2004.

  1. mikked

    mikked Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have had my 270 for four weeks now and love it. But of course I notice a bunch of Sony software that I don't think I need. But before I decide to uninstall can people give me hints as to what to keep and what is useless?
    - SonicState? is this the same thing as Itunes. Getting ipod for christmas. Should I dump or keep?
    - Vaio Media? What is this? And why does it load on start-up? Something I need to check out or is this a waste of space?
    - Vaio Wireless utility? I have Verizon pc card what is great. I turn on the wifi when I want to use wifi. And at home w/ my network I plug in my network cable. I currently do not have wifi on my network hub at home. Not sure if I need it as of yet since I have verizon pc card.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    VGN-S270P 2.0, 1gig, 80(5400)HD, 9700 ATI, wireless, bluetooth
     
    mikked, Dec 23, 2004
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  2. Raider

    Raider Notebook Geek

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    I got rid of all of the Sony bloatware except Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Album when I did a clean re-install. Sonicstage is a rather clunky attempt to do something similar to iTunes. I think you'd be much better off simply using iTunes, which you'll have to with your iPod anyway. VAIO Media is Sony's version of a Media Center type application and it is not a very good one.

    I'd just do a clean reinstall.

    Steve

    Sony A190 WUXGA
     
    Raider, Dec 23, 2004
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  3. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    VAIO Wireless Utility is the software control (or switch) for the built-in wireless and BT. It's the small tray icon that either has a blue "B" or green "wlan B". You might want to keep it in the system if you plan to use one of the functions.
     
    Skyshade, Dec 23, 2004
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