"Notan" <notan@ddressthatcanbespammed> wrote in message
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> kelly wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am thinking about buying the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ3VWP/X. I have never
>> owned a Sony laptop before and have a few simple questions, I hope
>> someone can answer.
>>
>> 1. I understand the laptop comes with a lot of pre-installed
>> software/bloatware. I want to have a clean install of Windows but have
>> heard this can cause problems with drivers etc. I have also heard you
>> can use the Sony restore disk and cancel it midway to avoid it installing
>> all the "bloatware". Is this true? Are there any other ways to have a
>> clean install without problems with drivers, etc?
>>
>> 2. If I have a clean install using the method above is it possible for me
>> to choose the size of the partitions? I want a C and D drive and want to
>> be able to choose the size of each partition.
>>
>> 3. If anyone owns the laptop above, their opinions would be useful.
>
> In addition to extremely expensive batteries and replacement parts,
> Sony has some of the worst after-the-sale support known to man.
>
> CAVEAT EMPTOR!
>

To provide balance to that last post. A chap here (in UK) has a VAIO which
failed (bad screen). He sent it by courier to Sony (in France). It was
back with him repaired and working 2 (yes just *TWO*) days later.