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    Sony Vaio Z series FAQ, Links and Useful Topics

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Phil, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Phil

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    As the main thread is huge and information scattered around I'd like people to collect the most important question & answers, topics and links here.

    Vaio Z Owners thread
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=272690

    Clean install guide Vista 32bit
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=293880
    Additional install info:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=295306

    Clean install guide Vista 64bit

    Clean install guide Windows XP
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=309592

    Photo's of taking the Z apart
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=274083

    Toughness tests
    http://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/vaio/products/vaio_z/f5.html

    Exchanging the hard drive guide
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=272690&page=90

    Z reviews
    Laptop Mag VGN-Z530N Review
    http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/sony-vaio-z-series-vgn-z530n.aspx
    Reviews from Japan both with benchmarks with the 2.8 and SSD:
    http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2008/0730/hotrev369.htm
    http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/pcuser/articles/0807/24/news037.html
    Notebookjournal (german):
    http://www.notebookjournal.de/tests/638
    Vaio Z550 review Mobile tech:
    http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Z550.htm
    YouTube Review
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6LS8bhoUF0
    Engadget Review
    http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/02/sony-vaio-z-the-engadget-review/
    Mini video review in Czech:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN-9eVLC9Rk
    Full review (translated):
    http://translate.google.com/transla...08/sony-vaio-z11xn&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=cs&tl=en

    Various Z info
    Interview with developers and more
    http://vaio-online.sony.com/prod_info/series1/z/index.html
    Sony microsite in English
    http://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/vaio/products/vaio_z/

    Sleeves that fit the Z:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=291748






    Please help and add topics, links and all appropriate information.
     
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    Thanks for the links guys, I've added them to the first post.

    Except for In store availability dates, as that changes too often. People can check it for themselves.

    If anyone has more info or useful links please post.
     
    Phil, Sep 5, 2008
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    bump this thread
     
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    anyone here from Singapore? What is the promo of z16/17 there? May visit around September 28 and October 15 :)
     
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    If you keep watching the video, he presses the power button and you see it boot into Vista. :)
     
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    Yep you're right. I wasn't patient enough.

    Wonder is if it was SSD or HDD with shock protection. Probably SSD though.

    Amazing video. I'd love to see how a Thinkpad handles this test.
     
    Phil, Sep 18, 2008
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    Im trying to figure out compatible AC adpaters for the Z590... mostly so I can get the right power tip for the iGo adapter.

    I saw that some use the VGP-AC19V25 - is that OK?
     
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    Is that with or without having coffee poured into the keyboard simultaneously? hehe ;)
     
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    Feel free to add any useful topics or links.
     
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    Does the GeForce in the Z series use GDDR3 or 2?
     
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    Ddr3

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    dude, get the Vaio Z repair manual from my thread and add it to your first post :)
     
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