Sony VAIO SE Now Available Discussion

[stcv3]

I don't think this information applies to the SE; at least, I can't find these settings in the Vaio Control Center. The only "fix" I can find is to desaturate the reds by about -25 or so in the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel; however, this makes all images look rather ashen, so I don't think it's an acceptable solution.

Is there a difference in colours between the integrated graphics and the Radeon 6630? Any difference?

[LFN]

Is there a 16.4" SE version coming?

[Mitlov]

Is there a 16.4" SE version coming?

Yeah, it's called the F

[laptopsolutions]

What about any other defects reported?

Some folks have said this one has a noisy fan. Is that true? What about keyboard? Anything else beside slightly less powerful CPU that's dragging this model down?

Thanks.

[laptopsolutions]

Also, where can you Sony VAIO SE? On Sony website, I am only seeing S model in black.

I am looking for metallic SE. Is it out in US?

[Mitlov]

Also, where can you Sony VAIO SE? On Sony website, I am only seeing S model in black.

I am looking for metallic SE. Is it out in US?

Yes, it's out in the US. Go to the SE configurator; color is on page 2.

Customize 15.5" Laptop | VAIO S Series Configure-to-Order | VPCSE190X CTO | Sony USA

[jeremg]

hi everyone,

I've owned a VAIO SE (i5, silver) for a little over a month and have very big concerns about this laptop:
- the ventilation fan is extremely noisy (think vacuum cleaner), and it is painful to listen to music through the speakers while the ventilation is on.
- the CPU runs extremely hot while playing 3D games or using Photoshop. I've used 3 different applications (Everest, Core Temp and Real Temp) and they show CPU temp around 90 degrees Celsius (52 degrees when running idle).

Sony's tech support says it's normal, but I am a bit concerned about this, and am currently looking for additional feedback.

If anyone has a similar VAIO (SE 15,5 inch, i5 Intel), could you tell me what temperature your CPU runs at?

Anyway, if anyone is thinking about buying this laptop, you should be thinking about the sound issue...

Thanks for your feedback.

[mrpokers]

hmmm.. when i was at the Sony store the guy was adamant that all Sony Vaio's run cool.. I guess either the guy didn't know his product or he was a liar

[Mitlov]

hmmm.. when i was at the Sony store the guy was adamant that all Sony Vaio's run cool.. I guess either the guy didn't know his product or he was a liar

That's not lying, that's what's generally called puffery. "Running cool," like "being powerful," is totally subjective and relative. Does it run cool compared to Acer laptops with infamous overheating issues? Yes. Does it run cool compared to an Asus G74SX? No.

That's like a realtor telling you an apartment is "spacious." That's not a truth or a lie, that's just a matter of perspective.

Personally, I don't think 90 degrees from a thin-and-light laptop being forced to do the things you'd normally ask of a desktop replacement or mobile workstation is all that unreasonable. It's hot but not dangerously hot. The Vaio SE was meant to do that sort of stuff occasionally, but not all day. For occasional use, I wouldn't worry about 90 degrees. And if I was doing it continuously, I'd buy something more robust for the job.

[kasko]

ordered my own one.. hope this not will be a tragedy, i'm coming from a MB Air..

But i need a huge monitor and a nice battery life.

The only thing that let me think when i saw for the first time this notebook is the flexibility of the display. Is like a paper sheet, with excellent image quality.. but nothing similar a solid stuff.

Some owners can tell me some additional info about that?