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TZ Battery Problem

2008-01-27T07:46:35-08:00

Hello, Just recently aquired 2 TZ series laptops, and both f them seem to have had the batttery come loose. I checked and noticed that the retaining clip that holds the battery to the laptops chassis has sapped. the problem happened to both computers. AS a remedy i have resorted to using electical tape to keep the battery secure to the chassis. Has anyone experienced this? thanks

Sony Vaio TT

2008-10-28T14:08:24-08:00

So it’s finally here, Sony’s new Ultra portable Vaiot TT.
It really kinda sounded like the Audi TT’s

Anyone has seen or observed this good looking laptops?
I haven’t been to Fry’s or Bestbuy for ages..
Been playing WoW haha..

Anyhow post comment and pics if you want, since the Sony website pics looks really flashy but I wonder how it looks on regular camera hues.

FS: Mint Sony Vaio TR3AP laptop with DVD burner and extended battery

2007-07-16T21:38:06-08:00

Hey Guys. Well i hate to do this but im strapped for cash and have to let this baby go. Up for sale is my beloved TR3AP in mint condition with the stickers still attached. Ive upgraded the facoty cdrw/dvd combo drive to an ultraslim dvd burner, which rocks on the TR. The laptop will also come with an extended battery. The laptop will come with its original charger and original extended battery as mentioned above. Let me know if anyone is Interested. Price is $750 shipped to the continental USA. Just email me at kapemanifest at msn dot com

Thanks.

A few words from sony:

PCG-TR3AP

Processor
Ultra Low Voltage IntelÂ® PentiumÂ® M processor 1GHz1
Cache Memory
L1: 64KByte Integrated On-Die
L2: 1M Byte Integrated On-Die

Bus Speed
400 MHz

LCD
10.6” Wide (1280x768) TFT display with XBRITETM technology

Graphics
IntelÂ® 855GM Chipset Integrated Graphics 64MB (shared)
Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM (512MB x 1), maximum 1024 MB
Hard Drive
40 GB2 hard drive

Optical Drive
Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
(Max speeds: CD-R write 24x, CD-RW write 10x, CD Read
24x, DVD-ROM read 8x)

Modem
Integrated V.90 modem

Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Memory Stick PROTM Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick PROTM media

Pointing Device / Keyboard
Electro-Static touch pad

QWERTY, 83 keys with 2mm stroke and 17mm pitch
Magnify button and Volume buttons

Estimated Battery Life4
Lithium-ion battery
3.0-5.5 hours with standard battery4
6.0-11.0 hours with large capacity battery4

PC Card Slots
1 type I or type II card with CardBus support

Integrated Camera
CMOS 370,000 pixels (VGA 640x480)
MotionJPEG

Audio
WindowsÂ® sound system compatible
DolbyÂ® Headphone & DolbyÂ® Virtual Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone,
Internal microphone

Other Interfaces
RJ-11 modem jack, i.LINKÂ® (IEEE 1394) interface3, 2 USB2.0,
RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, headphone (stereo), monaural
mini-jack microphone

Integrated Wireless LAN
IntelÂ® PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Bus/Interface: mini PCI
Radio frequency band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)

Power Requirements
68 watts maximum + 10% (16V / AC100-240V)
Energy StarÂ® compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible

Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, and AC adapter

Operating System
MicrosoftÂ® WindowsÂ® XP Professional

Productivity Software
Video Software
Sony DVgate Plusâ„¢
InterVideoÂ® WinDVDÂ® 5 for VAIOÂ® PC (DolbyÂ® Headphone & DolbyÂ®
Virtual Speaker)
Music Software
Sony SonicStageâ„¢
RealNetworksÂ® Real One Player
Photo Software
Sony Network Smart Capture
Sony PictureGear Studioâ„¢

Communication
Sony VAIO Mediaâ„¢ Software

Virus, Tools, and Support Software
NortonÂ® Internet Security Center7 (new subscription required)

TX2Xp as a media player

2008-04-30T11:00:55-08:00

I have a TX2XP and I like the fact that it can be used as a media player without having to first boot into windows.
The only downside is that you can only play DVD films.
Does anyone know if there is a way to play divx movies at all?

Cheers.

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2008-04-03T21:31:00-08:00

T series tablet

2008-03-27T12:19:46-08:00

Hi, I’m considering converting my old T1 into a tablet pc / UMPC. My aim is to have it sort of working like an OQO, that is by flipping the screen and have it slide up and down over the keyboard.

In addition I will try to either covnert the exsiting screen into a touch screen or by purchasing a new similar panel.

I am having a few problems deciding which is the best option for the screen, anyone with any ideas or input?

Thanks

My Vaio TZ50B for sale on ebay!

2007-12-12T12:43:36-08:00

It’s here on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320195724435

also advertised on sonynotebookreview forum!

feel free to ask any questions

SONY Vaio TZ best notebook of the year!

2007-11-30T04:24:17-08:00

Take a look at this web site: http://www.trustedreviews.com/home/review/2007/11/29/TrustedReviews-Awards-2007/p2

One of the “lower” models of the TZ series is selected to be the best notebook of 2007. See also some of the other categories where this beauty scored very high in this context.

Replacing TX750P screen.

2006-10-28T04:55:44-08:00

I am seriously considering buying a Vaio VGN-TX750P with a cracked screen and of course having it replaced.

I looked around for the screen part number and I’m quite sure it is A1154928A
and found a link where it is being sold here.

http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/S…A1154928A.aspx

That price actually sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? Because I saw LCDs4less.com selling the LCD for the Vaio T series for example for at least $300.

I live in Houston and would like a local shop to replace the screen for me. What would be a good place to go, how much would they charge and how long would it take?

I hear you can do it yourself but ever since I somehow killed my Fujitsu Lifebook P5020D merely by taking out the hard drive, I am deathly afraid of tinkering inside any electronics.

I am also worried that a repair shop would have quite a difficult time installing the screen due to the TX having a much thinner, different screen than most laptops.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!!!
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TX for Student

2007-10-06T13:20:53-08:00

Hi,

I am an undergrad student and I am interested in getting a notebook. I mainly need it for making notes and writing papers, web surfing, looking running powerpoints or pdfs and making notes from them… but I want something which is small and light.

I had a chance to go to the sony store and play around with SZ and TZ series. Because I’ll be typing a lot, the salesman told me that the TZ would not be good, as my fingers would get cramped. But the SZ keyboard felt and sounded very cheap during typing, and the TZ did not seem that bad (although I can’t really test it for more than a few minutes, and I don’t know whether the feeling will change once my fingers get used to it.)

Now I have the chance to buy a vaio tx online and it is a very good deal. Do you think it will be able to handle my needs, and has anyone experienced any problems typing heavily for a few horus on the TX keyboard? Is the small keyboard something that everyone can get used to?

Thanks.