My brand new A117S and XP SP2

[Redrose]

Hi all
Got my A117S yesterday and I am 95% happy with it. The screen is BEAUTIFUL but I must admit the keyboard could be better. The 5 year old Dell Inspiron 7000 that I am replacing (hope the Vaio gives as good service) has a much more solid and "spread-out" construction.
Also wished there was a serial and PS2 port for my old mouse and Palm V Hotsync cradle. Ah well, USB mice and serial adapters exist.
My question - Given all the Vaio-specific stuff e.g. Drag'n'Drop DVD, Bluetooth monitor, on-screen volume indicator etc. is it OK to put XP Home SP2 on? Will it obliterate any of the non-std. Windows stuff?

Thanks.

[kee-lo_]

Installing SP2 should be prefectly fine.
Maybe you should consider getting the docking station (not sure if it's out yet but there's one planned).

[TygerTyger]

Serial ports and PS2 sockets are no big loss, USB is an awesome addition to PC's long may it reign. I guess it means you gotta pay to keep up but damn it's worth it.

[ZyRaIN]

Redrose, I got my A117s about a week ago and im very amazed by it, I simply love it, however I can allready see on my keyboard which keys i've been typing the most, they are more "shiny" then the rest, it is no problem but i think that it is a little bit quick that they already look used... in a way..

And there is a docking station for this model if you need your ps2 and so on..

[kee-lo_]

I have the same problem with the keys on the GRX

[zakc]

I can allready see on my keyboard which keys i've been typing the most, they are more "shiny" then the rest, quote]

My mum gave me the idea of using those post it book page tabs on the keys to protect them.
When after 6 months the uni give me a new laptop and i can get rid of teh old one my mates are surprised that after so much use the keys they still look new.
DO NOT USE STICKY TAPE.
I did at first and the writing on the key's came off when i went to peel the tape off. Had to get transfers and stick them on.

[kee-lo_]

Sticky tape is very damaging.