Posts by css_jay99

Quote: Originally Posted by Time-Pilot Is it possible that prior to your re-install the hard drive was full, or heavily fragmented? I dont understand what you mean. my HDD is 40% full and not defragmented ....

Hi all, I have a Sony A517b notebook and the dual layer DVD drive is no working properly. It has an internal Sony DW-Q58A - DVD±RW (+R DL) drive which is an 8X DVD write speed. The problem is that is can take up to 1.5hrs writing a...

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Can anyone tell me what 160Gb drive ships in the new sony's i.e the model number that appears in control panel cheers css_jay99

I have checked everywhere and cant seem to find a Serial ATA version. Thats quite supprising considering that sony is shipping some latops with 160Gb HDD. I dont know how the Ultras look like, but is it not possible to get an...

Hi, I have a Sony VAIO A517B laptop which comes with a Hitachi 5400rpm 80Gb HDD which I believe is a SATA drive. I am thinking of Upgrading to a Seagate Momentus 160Gb Drive (ST9160821A) which i believe is listed as an Ultra ATA...

Hi, I have a 2 month sony A517B and I am thinking of upgrading the HDD from 80Gb(5400rpm) to 100Gb. My queries are :- 1) does upgrade to a 100Gb HDD (5400/7200rpm) cause increase in vibration or heat 2) will this void my one year...

I have this on my Preinstalled on my VAIO A517B, do i need it?. the same question goes for 1) sony video shared library 2)sony mp4 shared library 3)VAio Event service 4)setting utility series The only sony stuff that I want...

Hi all, I am trying to decide on either of 2 sony laptops to buy. They are:- Sony VGN-FS315M -> 1.7Ghz cpu, 80GB HDD, 512 RAM, 128Mb nvidia graphics, 15.4" screen for £900 Sony VGN-A517B -> 1.7Ghz cpu, 80GB HDD, 512...

Tanks you guys for all your input. It looks as if I might stick with my dell 8600. i might actually consider buying the Inspiron 9300 with a WUXGA screen. Is this a good machine? cheers css_jay99