I hate Sony's politic about computer's drivers

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Yes i hate them for that,

With all the money they gather, they can't even be able to update their drivers to Windows 8 for older laptop.

I downloaded the latest Nvidia driver for my girlfriend's laptop and as expected it can't install because Sony locked the installation of drivers not released by them.

It is like: "you want new drivers? buy a new laptop"

I tried to modify the INF files by adding the laptop model but it doesn't work...
 
I would probably never buy a Sony laptop again.I agree and find it hard to believe in such a competitive market that they take this stance.
 
Because sheep customers don't even care about spec & usability, just the brand to show off...
 
Sony Andriods also meet the same fate. Hmm I would also stay away from Sony then.
 
Umbra Corp. said:
Yes i hate them for that,

With all the money they gather, they can't even be able to update their drivers to Windows 8 for older laptop.

I downloaded the latest Nvidia driver for my girlfriend's laptop and as expected it can't install because Sony locked the installation of drivers not released by them.

It is like: "you want new drivers? buy a new laptop"

I tried to modify the INF files by adding the laptop model but it doesn't work...
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LOLZ,they actually are greedy for money...so I am not surprised at all. Good luck with drivers now...
 
I don't think Sony makes much profit, haha.

You answered your own question: "Older laptops". Why would a company support old hardware, when they can sell new devices. I bet many companies do this too, unless they're still selling their products from 2011 like hotcakes.

I can't update my ATI drivers either, but if it's not broken why should I update. Just to mention, I am also not a gamer, so it's not key for me.

Another thing, you can see my 2008-released VAIO was last updated in 2011.
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGN-FW11E/updates

My laptop shipped with Windows Vista, but when Windows 7 was released they updated a handleful of Drivers including 64-bit versions.
In 2009, they released a BIOS update to "Enable Intel-VT", as the Mobo supported it but wasn't shipped with the option to enable it.

That's my story, which is positive.

As for Android, as the mobile-era is fast paced, don't expect today's smartphone being supported around in 12 months. You'll need better hardware (*cough* Nokia *cough*) to support the OS.

Thanks :D

PS: I gather some will think I'm a Sony Fanboy, which I'm not. I just don't spend unnecessary. :angel:


Umbra Corp. said:
With all the money they gather, they can't even be able to update their drivers to Windows 8 for older laptop.

I downloaded the latest Nvidia driver for my girlfriend's laptop and as expected it can't install because Sony locked the installation of drivers not released by them.

It is like: "you want new drivers? buy a new laptop"

I tried to modify the INF files by adding the laptop model but it doesn't work...
Click to expand...
 
The laptop of my girlfriend was made in 2009, shipped with Win7. If they lazy to update drivers , at least they should not lock the installation of 3rd party ones.
 
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