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Sony VGN-A690

post #1 of 14
2/16/05 at 5:29pm
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well just got back from BB and bought this lappy. My first one I had a desktop and need something mobile that I could take to class and still play games on . I took some pics but I do not know how to upload them to this site ? also been reading and made the mistake of not make recovery disks but I am doing that now.. also was wondering is xp pro worth the upgrade ? thankls again love the forums they do help alot ...Jesse
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post #2 of 14
2/16/05 at 5:41pm
I usually say that XP pro is worth the upgrade, but I keep hearing weird things about how XP Pro is slower on VAIO's.
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post #3 of 14
2/16/05 at 6:29pm
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Would I have to buy the whole version or just the upgrade version of xp pro ? I wonder how it would make a differnece only on viao's ? thanks though for the input ..Jesse
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post #4 of 14
2/16/05 at 8:14pm
It may be an issue with Sony Drivers, but I really don't know - it's only anecdotal. However, XP runs with more stability from a clean install rather than an upgrade.
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post #5 of 14
2/16/05 at 9:02pm
You can use an upgrade version but why not get a full version off irc try packetnews.com (you just bought a new licence don't pay for another). Sony's 'Shared Library Utility' is important after a clean install so you can install all the drivers, etc. you can download it and other files here http://esupport.sony.com/perl/swu-li...EN&mdl=VGNA690 if you have a problems doing a clean install try this forum http://p200.ezboard.com/funofficialsonyfrm8 and if you want to show those pics you can upload them here http://imageshack.us/ and use the forum tags with the links it produces.

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post #6 of 14
2/16/05 at 11:50pm
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2/16/05 at 11:53pm
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2/16/05 at 11:55pm
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post #9 of 14
2/17/05 at 12:05am
I just ordered my Sony A series. I had to get it off Sony's site though because I customized it a bit, i dont like buying stock..
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post #10 of 14
2/17/05 at 9:31pm
So is that screen as bright as they say ??
Please describe the screen in detail if you please can...

Thanks

Daley
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post #11 of 14
2/19/05 at 2:25am
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Originally Posted by dlukesdoom
So is that screen as bright as they say ??
Please describe the screen in detail if you please can...
Bright enough that you have to turn it down in a darkened room or it hurts your eyes...
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post #12 of 14
2/19/05 at 3:16pm
You might wanna check out this nice review of a Sony VGN-A397XP (Sonoma P-M 760 2.0Ghz), section "1920x1200 X-BLACK SCREEN''
Im getting mine at the end of this month, already ordered it

http://www.whatlaptop.co.uk/Forums/S...?PostID=164752
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post #13 of 14
3/22/05 at 1:01am
Hi Jesse,

I have a Vgn-A190 and live in Australia. I have upgraded my software to use Vaio Zone which comes standard with your A690.

The problem is my remote control still only controls the old vaio media software and I can't get a hold of the driver to control the vaio zone software

I was wondering if I could ask you a favor. Could you send me the driver from your lappy? I would appreciate it very much !!!

The files I need are at:

C:\Program Files\Sony\usbsircs

If you could zip up all of the files in this directory and send them to me I would be very greatfull!

Thanks in advance,
Daniel.
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post #14 of 14
3/22/05 at 7:29pm
BTW.....

Anyone else with a VGN-A690 that could help me out would be very much appreciated !!!
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