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    Vaio Z Software

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sprasad03, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. sprasad03

    sprasad03 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I was going to get the fresh install but however Sony had a discount on pre-configured Vaio Z, so I bought it. I gave up on the 1080p screen though :(. Anyways, it came with all the Sony Vaio software crap.

    So can anyone tell me if this software is worth having in comparison to what is installed.

    Vaio Media Plus - Seems to be s/w to connect other computers or just Vaios. Windows 7 homegroup easily does this unless I am missing something with media plus.

    Vaio Media Gallery - Sony's SW for music,video,photos. Is this any better than Windows Media Center on W7?

    PMB Vaio Edition - I guess is nice to have if I ever want to edit movies or photos? Didnt really investigate this one.

    I dont mind the software but if you guys think this is just crap SW utilizing resources, please let me know.
     
    sprasad03, Jan 4, 2011
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  2. killer626

    killer626 Notebook Geek

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    All are bull, delete it all! xD

    Alternatives:

    Vaio Media Plus: Libraries are perfect as you said.
    Vaio Media Gallery: XBMC, Boxee, Windows Media Center
    PMB: Picasa, Adobe suite, Windows Movie Maker

    I removed everything on the 3 Zs I maintain.
     
    killer626, Jan 4, 2011
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