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[Review]: Sony PCG-X505/SP
 
tifosiv122
Posted: 08 October 2004 12:04 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 31 ]  
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I just did my restore (I installed a wifi driver that completely killed my wifi and it was just easier at this point to restore). iCube uses Norton Ghost as their restore, so it brings it back to factory but I have no option of removing the partition…i’ll just do that myself. Restore took about 15-20 minutes from start to finish…just boot to the first disk and hit ok. Simple and painless. The best part is my wifi is working again.

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Posted: 08 October 2004 12:13 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 32 ]  
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working with 128 bit WEP? how about WPA?

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Posted: 08 October 2004 12:17 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 33 ]  
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[quote author=“gameson”]working with 128 bit WEP? how about WPA?

Not yet, but I figured out why…I just need to find the correct drivers. Thats basically what I did wrong which required me to restore…

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Posted: 08 October 2004 12:40 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 34 ]  
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If your WiFi card is a PCWA-C300S black card, there are some updated drivers available for the regular white C300S.
I’d also recommend to visit US X505 support site as well as the JP for the latest drivers and maybe software updates (in case you have not thought of it).
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Posted: 08 October 2004 01:45 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 35 ]  
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[quote author=“VAIOfreak”]If your WiFi card is a PCWA-C300S black card, there are some updated drivers available for the regular white C300S.
I’d also recommend to visit US X505 support site as well as the JP for the latest drivers and maybe software updates (in case you have not thought of it).
Stan

The US drivers would not install, the JP ones are the ones that made my WiFi go crazy. I have contacted iCube about the utility, i’m sure they have a working copy. My WiFi does work fine now, but I am still limited to 64 bit.

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Posted: 08 October 2004 02:46 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 36 ]  
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[quote author=“jso902”]sounds like they pulled that speaker from my old F505

The just took the ones that weren’t up to the TR’s high standards. :ph34r:

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Chris687
Posted: 08 October 2004 03:51 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 37 ]  
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Nice Review Erik….I was looking forward to this for awhile… raspberry

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Delinquent
Posted: 08 October 2004 04:35 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 38 ]  
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Here’s a link to the european Sony site - a PDF brochure for the X505. A snip at £1999.00

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Posted: 08 October 2004 04:37 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 39 ]  
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Oops Forgot the link!  :oops: http://www.vaiopro.sony-europe.com/pdf/en/x/x505vp.pdf

It’s too early in the morning for me.

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tifosiv122
Posted: 08 October 2004 04:51 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 40 ]  
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[quote author=“Delinquent”]Oops Forgot the link!  :oops: http://www.vaiopro.sony-europe.com/pdf/en/x/x505vp.pdf

It’s too early in the morning for me.

Rik

That link says the battery last approx. 3:10, that’s exactly what I got…

On another note, I finally got the camera to work with OneNote to record the lectures…phew.

Erik

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Posted: 08 October 2004 05:23 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 41 ]  
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Wow that was quick of grOOvy setting up a x505 forum…. raspberry

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tifosiv122
Posted: 08 October 2004 05:28 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 42 ]  
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[quote author=“Chris687”]Wow that was quick of grOOvy setting up a x505 forum…. raspberry

It was more then a week in planning, but yes, he did a great job.

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Chris687
Posted: 08 October 2004 05:38 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 43 ]  
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He’s on top of his game….I love the holloween skelton next to the TR World…. raspberry

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Posted: 09 October 2004 01:44 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 44 ]  
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[quote author=“tifosiv122”][quote author=“TruthSeeker”]Does anyone have pics of the TR and X505 together?  I have not seen an X505 in person.  I would love to see the size differential.  I know tifo sold his, so he may not be able to deliver on this request.

 
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Wow, the thickness comparison is amazing.  However, the top down shot shows they are about the same size (dimension wise).  Looks as if the optical drive is the biggest factor in the thickness.  I can see why you are getting the attention in class, Erik.

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Concura
Posted: 15 October 2004 01:39 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 45 ]  
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Fantastic review, tifosiv!! I don’t know how I missed this, but I’m very happy your X505 arrived!

Your review has just motivated my reason to acquire an X505; I thought I lost the crave about a week ago, but upon reading this, there’s just so much to it that I’ve missed!

How is the screen? I don’t think it’s as bright as Xbrite, is it? But is it bearable at least? Very good? That’s my main concern; ever since I saw Xbrite, I wasn’t sure if I could survive with anything else after I compared with other friends’ laptops.

Let us know how the keyboard replacement goes!! And congrats on your new acquisition!!  LOL

And thanks for gr00vy for setting up a new X505 forum.  :wink:


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Concura

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