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VAIO Desktop Wallpapers

2003-10-28T16:07:35-08:00

If you’re looking for a cool desktop background then you can post here. I will post some official and unofficial ones here. All images are 1280x768 unless specified otherwise. Click on the thumbnails to download the files.

If you would like to add your own wallpapers, please e-mail me the ones you have and I’ll manually add them to the list or you can post links to your own server if you have one.

VAIO Deep Sea (as found on the North American VAIO TR1-series)

VAIO Orbit (as found on the North American VAIO TR2-series)

Japan VAIO TR site

VAIO “09” (a modified wallpaper from )

Tom’s Island Collection (from . some images modified to 1280x768)

Sony VAIO Bright Pack

For Sale: Working X505 (with 32gb SSD) and all sorts of accessories

2013-03-18T09:09:44-08:00

My beautiful X505 has been sitting in a box for months now, and it needs a new home.

The X505 works (fresh XP install) and is in very good condition. It operates completely silently (SSD). (Not sure if the batteries still hold a charge, though.)

I purchased the X505 from an importer of Japanese electronics; after finding the Japanese keyboard difficult to
use, I had Sony Service replace it with a US keyboard and install a 32GB Samsung SSD.

PCG-X505/P, US Keyboard, Pentium M, 512MB RAM, Original PCGA-BP505
Battery, AC Power Adapter. Reinitialized and zero’d 32GB SSD with a
fresh install of Microsoft Windows XP Professional (English) with VAIO
drivers and utilities.

32GB Samsung SSD (MCBOE32G8APR) (this is an ultra-thin SSD; a normal
SSD will not fit in the X505):
http://www.getpartsonline.com/mcboe32g8apr-0xa.html

Quantity 2, Original Toshiba MK2004GAL 20GB hard drives
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-MK2004GAL-internal-ATA-100-buffer/dp/B000LMH3IE

Sony DVD Drive PCGA-DVD1/A

Sony 3.5” Floppy Disk Drive PCGA-UFD1

Extra PCGA-BP505 Battery

Original accessories: USB Mouse, Wireless LAN PC Card, VGA and
Ethernet and Memory Stick Reader adapter/dongle, case for mouse and
VGA/Ethernet dongle, slim case for the X505, Japanese Windows XP
Recovery CDs (though an English version of XP is installed).

Original and unopened VAIO Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth

Original and unopened Sony VAIO Privacy Filter (PCGA-FL5)

All original manuals (in Japanese), English language service manual

Special screwdriver with tri-wing blade that fits the X505

Two spare mouse-stick caps

Original Japanese Keyboard

A picture is attached. Drop me a note if you are interested or would like more information or pictures. Willing to entertain any offers.

Sony VAIO X505/SP for sale on eBay

2012-04-23T21:00:06-08:00

UPDATE: Just listed this on eBay. Feel free to make an offer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280869129780?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Cheers everyone

Andrew

Sony VAIO X505/SP for sale on SFBay Craigslist

2012-04-20T00:50:14-08:00

Hello everyone

After much contemplation I have decided to sell my beloved VAIO X505/SP (the rare carbon fiber model). The SP model IMO this is the holy grail of the X505 series, due to the look of the carbon fiber throughout. It retailed for around $4000 when it first came out, and was the most expensive of the X505 series. I am a collector of VAIOs, and having owned the P, CP, and ZP models, the SP is still the most collectible and sought after due to its carbon fiber premium look. For a long time I couldnâ€™t see myself ever selling such a beautiful machine, but life (and unfortunately the economy) changes and I think itâ€™s time I let it go and hopefully someone can give it a good home as I have. I am thinking about selling it on eBay in the future, but I am going to try Craigslist first just to avoid the hassle of shipping and fees so that someone can get a good deal on this. If you are in or around the San Francisco Bay Area, please check out the details here:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/sys/2965846353.html

Feel free to make an offer.

Cheers everyone

Andrew

Sony VAIO X505/SP for sale on SFBay Craigslist

2012-04-18T13:14:48-08:00

Hello everyone

After much contemplation I have decided to sell my beloved VAIO X505/SP (the rare carbon fiber model). The SP model IMO this is the holy grail of the X505 series, due to the look of the carbon fiber throughout. It retailed for around $4000 when it first came out, and was the most expensive of the X505 series. I am a collector of VAIOs, and having owned the P, CP, and ZP models, the SP is still the most collectible and sought after due to its carbon fiber premium look. For a long time I couldn’t see myself ever selling such a beautiful machine, but life (and unfortunately the economy) changes and I think it’s time I let it go and hopefully someone can give it a good home as I have. I am thinking about selling it on eBay in the future, but I am going to try Craigslist first just to avoid the hassle of shipping and fees so that someone can get a good deal on this. If you are in or around the San Francisco Bay Area, please check out the details here:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/sys/2965846353.html

Feel free to make an offer.

Cheers everyone

Andrew

replacement batteries - errors

2011-12-03T04:50:30-08:00

hi,

to leave my original sony battery ‘like new’, i mostly use two replacement batteries (2000mAh + 2200mAh).
they are a few years old and now running with low capacity (ca. 15 min running time), which - i think - is to be expected.

in the last weeks i ordered 2 new replacement batteries (2200mAh , ) from different suppliers.
both batteries didn’t work, showing the error code on led, impossible to charge them or even to power on the x505.

does anyone has made similar experiences ?

the strange thing is, that the new not working ‘error’ replacement ones look like the old replacement batteries (similar labels),
which work o.k. despite their low capacity.

i will now order and test a 2000mAh replacement battery (PSE Code : NSN017).
and i have discovered, that there is a new Denaq DQ-BP505-3 2400mAh battery out - but quite expensive shipping this to europe.

any suggestions, experiences or ratings are welcome.
a thank you in advance ....

michael

Who here is running an SSD?

2010-04-02T10:50:01-08:00

How long has it been installed?

How much do you use the computer?

What brand is it?

Me and another member are having problems with our x505s frying SSDs. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this as well.

WORKING ON NEW TR’s for sale WXP,W&, all SSD 2GB RAM 4G

2012-01-22T02:30:58-08:00

Hi all, long time no see, because of a price drop in SSD, will be posting on ebay new TR’s with ALL FAST SSD in WXP, W7, all SSD 2GB RAM and yes seperate virtual RAM of 4GB so keep posted. best regards to all, Gery

PS.ASAP will update my VAIO page…
http://view-tronics.com/sonyvaio/

Replacing Power Cord (AC Adapter<—->TR), specifications needed

2011-02-20T06:41:11-08:00

Hello Forum!
I need to replace the cord but I don’t know the specifications. What do you have in mind? I have a new plug already, works fine besides the short circuit in the cord.

Looking forward to see some replies from you

Many thanks and beste GrÃ¼ÃŸe
DJ

TR Bluetooth Module for Sale

2011-10-14T12:43:40-08:00

http://www.siliconpopculture.com/review/59_0_2_0_C/

This is the Bluetooth module described here in groovyone tutorial. Selling it with an antenna. If interested, please pm me. It’s in used condition, I am looking at US$20 shipped. I am in Bay Area San Francisco, so if you want to meet up local to try it out, no problem.

Thanks.