That's a great looking machine, and the specs are awesome, but I refuse to buy Sony Vaio. They have some of the worst driver support ever, supporting the exact version of Windows shipped and nothing else, ever. Forget about Linux support, it doesn't exist. Forget about even supporting future service packs of the Windows release.
When Windows 7 SP1 comes out and Sony refuses to update your drivers, enjoy your $3,000 paperweight. Been there, done that, refuse to buy a Vaio ever again.
I have been reading the whole thread, but this one made me jump in. I own a VAIO Z series and it is a kick ass machine. I have windows 7 running without any problems by using most of the Windows XP drivers from the Sony website.
I agree that Sony are morons for not supporting future OS and linux, but we all know that there is always a way around. Also want to add that the Sony laptops, and particularly Z and F series are very well designed and very sturdy compared with the other brands that tend to make their new modesl cheaper and cheaper looking and feeling.
linux support doesnt exist? i plugged in Arch USB key and and wiped Win7 first thing - GMA500 is the only problem, but that effects so many devices these days that its inevitable a working driver comes out some time
When Windows 7 SP1 comes out and Sony refuses to update your drivers, enjoy your $3,000 paperweight. Been there, done that, refuse to buy a Vaio ever again.