topic Testdrive the new Vaio-link site in PCs & Accessories

Testdrive the new Vaio-link site

aranloko — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 18:35:31 GMT

Hi guys, take a look at the renewed Vaio-link website by entering this altenative URL : :arrow: http://www.vaio-link.com/index/index.asp?l=en and share your opinions within this group so Sony can use your feedback.

I know a lot of people may think different but the support guys do care about your opinions

Testdrive the new Vaio-link site

kee-lo_ — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 18:47:00 GMT

The design is a lot clearer, and the selection of downloads for my model are bigger.

Well done Sony Support :!:

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robpaxton — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 19:05:10 GMT

It's a lot clearer than the old site and a lot easier to find what you're looking for - all in all a great improvement.

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beambeam — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 00:44:42 GMT

a lot sharper at first glance, nice one.

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LiteYear — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:11:52 GMT

I've mentioned it before and I'll mention it again, if Sony are updating their support site then I would like to be able to register for email notifications of any driver updates that are posted to the site. At the moment it is difficult to know if I have the latest drivers. I don't even see the date the drivers were posted so I have to go and look up device manager and compare version numbers to know if anything has been updated.

Best Regards...

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robpaxton — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:17:33 GMT

Got to agree that would be a good thing.

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kee-lo_ — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:24:08 GMT

Very good point LiteYear.

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aranloko — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:39:53 GMT

Actually, all new models will include this technology (called Vaio-update), being automatic notification of updates. Some models already have this included as a pilot test phase, and once a new driver is posted you are automatically linked to the Vaio-link site to get your update... kind like the Microsoft update principle.

Don't know the plans to provide this to older models also, as this is far more difficult than it sounds, but hey... they do listen you see

As for the date mentioning and newsletter issue : I happen to know these requists are taken seriously, and you might see this things coming around pretty soon...

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kee-lo_ — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:45:08 GMT

Sounds good Guess_Who

I just think a lot of people get upset becaus they don't see instant feedback from Sony, so a few people get annoyed, they should use patience.

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aranloko — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:46:47 GMT

True thing, the problem with big companies is that they tend to move slow, but once they move they are hard to stop

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kee-lo_ — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:54:07 GMT

Yep.
Good job on VAIO Link.

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beambeam — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:44:24 GMT

Actually, all new models will include  this technology (called Vaio-update), being automatic notification of updates. Some models already have this included as a pilot test phase, and once a new driver is posted you are automatically linked to the Vaio-link site to get your update... kind like the Microsoft update principle.

I have this but it didn't alert me very well to new updates such as Drivers - I only found that out by coming on here.

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stevep-4 — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:54:28 GMT

Sony could list an updates for their batteries.....I am looking for a BP2NX for my mums laptop (NV109) but Sony dont sell them....they do sell a BP2NY...would that be the same????

Perhaps Sony could update its accessory listings (other wise the only obvious option is to buy pattern batteries from ebay....)

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tellingd — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:58:12 GMT

I understand that this is quite a good site for batteries - obviously care S/be taken when using non-Sony batteries

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VAIOneer — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:58:22 GMT

It appears my earlier post has gone

Anyway, what I said was - very nice update.
Clean & crisp. Well done Sony.

How about a link to Club VAIO too - the more the merrier

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aranloko — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:10:02 GMT

You can find your optional accessory list when using the specifications section. I know that the rest of the accessory information and support will be gradually updated also, but this might take some additional days. I noticed that the creation date of the drivers is added in the meantime...

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stevep-4 — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:34:21 GMT

Certainly no problem usign the Accessories selector on the Vaio Link site...but when you got to "BUY FROM SONY", the accessory is no longer listed.

If new batteries are replacements for old ones (Is a BP2nY the replacement for a BP2nX ??), this should be listed somewhere.

Otherwise, the new look Vaio Link site is pretty good. Very clear, and fast too.

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LiteYear — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:47:09 GMT

Actually, all new models will include  this technology (called Vaio-update), being automatic notification of updates.

This is nice to know. It'll be good to see it up and running in the future.

I noticed that the creation date of the drivers is added in the meantime...

So it has! Much better :smileygrin: