Techno Button Master

Sometimes it sucks to get files from 4shared (20kb/s!!), RS etc..

I decided to host any ROMS that I use here.. for faster access..

enjoy!

Villain 2.1

• Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5438050&postcount=1
• MD5SUM 2a020dd5efe6571df2e5fa5704bb3c32
• Villain2.1.zip

Vanillain 1.0 (fast -htc stuff)

• Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=629959&postcount=1
• MD5SUM: cf5e88e50d8e4b59c3da75b5acf3983f
• Vanillain.zip

I had to install a cm1312nfi on windows 7 x64 as a test for network upgrades..

The normal CD drivers will not load all the software using the normal typical install proceedure, the setup will complain that it wont install as a RUN AS or Windows 7 is not Vista/XP

1. Open Computer
2. Look for HPzsetup
3. Right Click and Select Properties
4. Click Compatibitly
5. Choose windows vista SP2 & runas administrator
6. Click OK
7. done

Easy

***New update***

Why do Sony always prove to be the most anoying support service. Anyone who knows me knows that I always choose/recommend Sony Vaio, I love the look of the laptops and they are generally better (lighter etc) but when I have an issue they always try and avoid responsablity. It is so frustrating.

I have started to embark on a quest to find the truth, anyone use to work for sony support? let me know what the deal is..

I will update this with information and responses.. if they come.

UPDATE 1.)

Sony are messing with me and not responding to emails. the last one they sent me was asking me to clarify if they had my laptop? they dont even know this? I doubt it.

Sony Repair Management,

Please could you notify me of receipt of this email and the complaints procedure.

Details:

[Case ID #:xxx49]

Issue Number: xxxx600

Extended Warranty Code: xxxxxxx037

Complaint.

1.)    There is a incorrect diagnosis of the device in question and there should be an onsite repair as per the warranty details

1. There is only normal wear and tear on the device (scratches, scuffs)
2. The problem is internal in the monitor braces being loose and not providing support (as per my youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y08qQZFzp4Q)
3. Support staff should not be able to make a ruling based on their interpretation and with no explanation

2.)    The service level from technical support is poor and attitude of some staff is aggressive and presumptuous

1. The support staff are generally rude and seem to enforce a deny before allow mentality
2. I was not called back (except the first time) for this problem when promised
3. I was hung up on twice and no one called me back (thanks)

3.)    This problem has occurred on another of our SONY G11

1. s/n xxxxxx450/xxxxxxx63
2. EXT WARRANTY xxxxxx71
3. The support staff suggested that this is NOT ON RECORD, inferring that I am a liar
4. This has in fact happened before, contrary to that the support staff member stated “I have not heard of this before, no one here has”
5. The problem has resolved by replacing the monitor brackets using the onsite warranty

Generally:

This problem is obviously the same as the other G11 that had the same problem. This should be repaired under warranty and done onsite with no cost to our company. Support staff should not be able to rule based on their own experiences alone as this is going to cause inconsistencies for support requests (like this)

Other notes:

I know this is not an issue for your company as I am just a drop in the ocean, but I have purchased many Sony devices in the last 18-24 months and I feel strongly that this has impacted my preference towards your company. I have a strong feeling that this is going to cause me to change to another company, this is not a threat (as if I could with my low buying power) but just a fact.

Items I have paid for

1. G11*Monitor arms loose (under warranty)
   1. Broken screen repaired (paid 700£ thank you)

Please respond to this email addressing all the problems here in.

1. 1. G11*
      1. Monitor arm loose (make me pay £220)
   2. TZ11*
   3. TZ11*
   4. Z21
   5. Z21
   6. S Series*
      1. Keyboard malfunction (took a call to my account rep to get Sony to fix it, thanks again)

*Denotes purchased from Sony Directly

NB: I will be posting this and any responses (on Monday 28^th) on my website (www.buttonclicker.com) if this is allowed under the terms of the warranty. Please notify me if this is not allowed.

So sony replied with

Dear Mr xxxxg,

Thank you for contacting us.

I see that you have a unit in for repair, serial xxxxxx50-xxxxxx01. Is this the unit that you are refering to?
We look forward to your response.
Regards,

xxxxn
Sony Vaio-Link Team

So I am far less impressed now as compared with last week. We have spend thousands of dollars with Sony and this has pushed me into the ASUS realm.

Options

- Try to resolve with Sony directly
- Involve The Consumerist or another high profile site
- Legal avenue
- Government agency

***New update***

Got an email from sony today (2 days late)

Dear Mr xxxx,

Thank you for your reply.

As you have stated your VAIO has not been collected for repair as yet. Our repair center have been in contact with you and issued a quote for the repair of your unit. We have received your email however as there is damage to your VAIO we can only arrange for the unit to be picked up for an out of warranty repair. If you would like us to contact you over the phone to discuss this further please provide a two hour time frame between the hours of 8:00 to 18:00 GMT Monday to Friday.Alternatively you can call us on 08702402408 for In Warranty units and 09050310006 for Out of Warranty or NON-EU units.
Regards,

Hugh
Sony Vaio-Link Team

So I had enough and took it apart, and guess what. There was a screw loose inside the monitor bracket area, that screw must have been incorrectly installed when Sony replaced the screen a few months ago. So there was no damage and there was no wear, it was just sony sucking at being good.

Here are the images:

I actually like Sony, Alot of posts and comments are always bagging it, but if you can get one, I recommend it.

One thing I ALWAYS hated about Sony, is the lack of options in the BIOS, actually almost none. Then I discovered this Post. This will enable you to enable VT (which Sony disable citing some stupid reason) and typically me being the inquisitive type I wanted more.

I found another Post (Japanese) that had a similar option but with a new address. This will enable alot more options, I mean ALOT.

here is the run down.

*** BE AWARE ** THIS MIGHT DESTROY THE WORLD INCLUDING YOUR LAPTOP ***

This was only tested on my laptop, Sony Z21-mn and it works perfectly.

1.) Download EFI_BOOT
2.) Get a USB Thumb Drive
3.) Format USB Thumb Drive to FAT32
4.) Extract EFI_BOOT to the FAT32 Drive
5.) You should see this

6.) Restart Laptop with USB Drive attached
7.) Eventually you will see a GRUB screen
8.) At the GRUB screen type

***** USE ZERO “0″ not “o” (bad font) ******

setup_var (press enter)

type

setup_var 0x25a 0×1 (press enter)

Power Off

Power ON

Press F2

New BIOS OPTIONS AHOY!

It has been pretty hot these last few weeks in London (really..) and in my little room it gets even hotter.. So I decided to get some water cooling for my CPU. I don’t really need it but I wanted to try and over clock a little more and reduce the noise a bit, This is what I got and the installation.

- Domino A.L.C http://www.coolitsystems.com/index.php/domino-alc.html

The box is smartly packed and comes with

• 1x Complete sealed water-cooling (self contained)
• 1x Brackets for different CPUs
• Screws and bits

The installation is as follows. Attach rear bracket, Clean CPU from old thermal compound, Attach mounting screws and then tighten. Finally you need to install the FAN/Controller/Pump part. This means pulling the rubber mounts until they “pop” (you will know what I mean), The entire installation was easy enough and only took a few minutes ( I am installing an 850watt Antec next week so I will tidy up then).

The benefits were noticeable, Low temps even though I am running my 920 @ 4200mhz. On medium (auto) I will never go above 44 Degrees C. That’s MUCH better than before and I feel has covered the costs.

PROS

• Good cooling Compared to Intel Cooler
• Smart Control with LCD
• Easy Installation

CONS

• Not really that quiet (if you want low temps)
• Cant seem to expand to include Video/Main board cooling
• LCD requires a clean side case or no side case (me)

With the new 10k drive installed, my poor little undersized PSU has hit the wall.

So I can have either..

• Sli, 2 harddrives and no case fans
• Sli, 1 HDD and Case fans
• Single VGA, 3 HDD & 2 Case Fans

I think I will get a bigger PSU (1000W???)

water cooling next anyone?

So everyone knows that one of the biggest bottle necks in a computer is the Harddisk (mostly) and the faster you can make this the better your computer will be, I have always tried to ensure that my computers had at least 7200rm disks due to the faster RPM and inturn better basic performance..

This had been true until I got a proper laptop, where battery life was king, in short I installed a 64GB SSD, Sorted!.

Back to my desktop, as I have been out of the desktop arena for around 5 years I dont fully know about every single new term (read:SATA300) all I know for sure is that a 10,000RPM is better then a 7,200RPM, it has to be, for that money

Strangly its a 2.5″ although its about 50% thicker then a normal one, is that normal?

Fast as 10k can be

It goes nicely into this bay here

antech nice

And install Windows 7 (20mins)

Is it fast? in a word YES, can I prove it.. Ill post some pics.. soon

I just got a new phone, HTC Hero (orange uk)

some good points

• Slightly slimmer and shorter
• higher angle of “chin”
• feels alot better, more solid
• UI is much richer!

Its good to see some more (better) devices being released with the Android OS, windows mobile is dead to me and iphone is far from good enough to support my tinkering nature.

After running the G1 (rooted) I was left wanting more! i installed some custom (cooked) ROMS but although they looked great, they ran not so great! finally I got a UI that looks really good and runs just as good.. now to root..

I saved all my money and then some and got a new computer, desktop. First time in about 5 years! its strange how living in a small room can make you think about laptops differently! anyway, I wanted a good machine that would play Crysis! (I dont play games for years, but wanted to be able to.. haha) so i knew I needed somthing really good.

I went for..

• Intel i7 2.66ghz (920)
• 6x 2GB DDR3
• 2x Nvidia GTX 285 1GB
• Gigabyte x52 Mainboard
• 150GB 10k SATA3 Drive (primary)
• terrabytes of other disks
• Antec Full Tower
• 500W PSU

I had a 24″ Screen (HD) so that was ok.

All in all it was fairly good price and fit togther nicely!

3dmark Vantage = 25000 (approx, will update correctly)

3dmark 06 = 35000 26000

Quake3 Demo001 = 910fps 1152×1024