Calling all Mefi photographers. Help me choose my entry level DSLR. [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2008 - 21 answers

MP3s on DL DVD's... as played on a Sony DVP-FX820? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2008 - 3 answers

LaptopFilter: Do I get a new one tomorrow because I'll have the money and it's a good machine, or do I keep on with my trusty older machine that hasn't given me a touch of trouble yet? Much (maybe too much) [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2008 - 21 answers

Are there any similar replacements for the Sony MDR-Q66 headphones? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2008 - 3 answers

While plugged into a USB port on my PC, my recently purchaced jumpdrive (Sony Microvault 4GB) mildly shocks me as I try and handle it. It is pulsing with a current. Obviously I'm going to return it, but what I would like to know what causes this phenomenon? Talking with friends who usually are up on this sort of thing draws blanks.
posted on Aug 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me do something cool with a borrowed pro HD video camera. Many constraints, detailed inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 2 answers

I have the sony alpha 100, which has a proprietary hotshoe. I bought an fs-1100 so that i can connect a standard flash unit or a radio syncing device to do off-camera flash work. The fs-1100 doesn't seem to be working. does anyone have experience with these things, or know another way to connect a sony camera to a non-sony flash?
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 2 answers

Is there any way to convert .lrf's to anything readable on OS X? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 4 answers

How to use Wi-fi or eye-fi flash memory in my compact flash based DSLR. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 10 answers

My laptop gives a "system timer error" and so I probably need some guidance in replacing my laptop's CMOS battery [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 9 answers

[CameraFilter] My faithful Sony DSC-T1 is dying/dead. Should I take it as an opportunity to switch to another brand? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 10 answers

Getting a DSLR today. What lens options should make a good set to take the plunge? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Is it possible to fix my noise-cancelling headphones? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 1 answers

Can I salvage the speakers from this POS Sony "Dream System"? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find a digitial version (i.e., MP3) of the "Jungle Strut" song that was on Side A of the demo tape that came with Sony Walkmans when you bought them?
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 6 answers

What key I need to hold down to access the recovery partition on my Sony Vaio? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 4 answers

So I just got a new (old) tv from my parents, and it's not fully co-operating with my Playstation 3. [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Playlist editing on a Sony Erricsson W810i phone? I've really been enjoying this phone as a phone, but I recently have realized it could come in handy as a MP3 player. One thing is irking me and I'm not having any luck with google. So I've come here with hopes high! [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I buy a new (or even used) Sony ICF-380 radio? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 3 answers

7.2 mp vs. 8.1 mp Sony Cyber Shot? Where to find the best deal? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 10 answers

I have a hot laptop. In fact, it's so hot that I can't even touch it. Is this normal? Or has the fan given up? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 11 answers

My (secondhand) Sony Vaio PCG-V505DC2 laptop's PC Card slot isn't recognizing any cards put in it (I've tried three, all of which I know work). I know it's not a driver problem because all of the cards worked until recently, when they started working only intermittently before stopping working at all. Can this be fixed in any kind of cost-effective way, preferably by myself? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 7 answers

I like these earphones but they're no longer available. What do you recommend as a substitute? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 8 answers

I sold my Playstation Portable a few months after I bought it, which was a few months after release, due to the incredible lack of decent games for it. Has the situation changed any? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 17 answers

Where can I find a Car Stereo Installation Guide for a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I get my Sony Ericsson k750 to a) display 3rd tone letters in Chinese pinyin and b) stop telling me I'm out of memory for text messages when I have another 100+mb free on my memory stick? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Is this particular model of 40" LCD HDTV right for me? (Sony Bravia XBR4) Is there any upcoming new tech (I know about the OLED thing) that will make me look stupid (to myself, later) for dropping $2500 - $3500 on a relatively new HDTV model? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to import HDV footage straight from my HDV video camera (Sony) to my Sony VGX XL100 "Living Room PC" aka "Media Center", and then, if possible without reencoding it, play it out to my HD TV, or to my computer monitor. Is there software, or a software combination, to make this possible? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Sony PCG-TR2A Recovery CD: My laptop was hosed by a SP2 install, and I want to restore to the factory defaults without paying for a recovery CD [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Why does my laptop disconnect after it wakes up? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W50 but I lost the CD with the camera software and I can't find it anywhere for download. Any tips? Sony website only allows downloading of updates but I don't have the original sw. It used to be called Sony Cybershot Viewer.
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 4 answers

I am seriously considering getting a laptop. Basic requirements are that it have a 15-inch screen, 2GBs of RAM and Windows Vista Home Premium. I've done a fair bit of research, but am finding it hard to come to a final decision. So now I turn to you, wise MeFi'ites. Can you help? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2007 - 10 answers

Sony Vaio VGN-B88GP (OS is XP) won't start. No little lights... just nothing. We've all established anthing Sony is garbage and it would be great if you would note this is not my question. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 9 answers

Where can I find the Sega Dreamcast ad that poked fun at the PlayStation 2 supply issues? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 1 answers

How much would a 4GB Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo (the ones for a PSP) cost in China? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 3 answers

It's time for a new laptop. I have very strong thoughts on this subject, but I need your help, suggestions, and guidance. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 29 answers

Is there any hope for repairing my girlfriend's cracked monitor? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 4 answers

I've just bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. I'm interested in what others here think are the optimal settings for viewing HDTV? And, while we're at it, for watching DVDs, as I'm sure that HDTV would benefit from different settings than DVDs would. I think I have the settings pretty much as good as I can get them, and I recognise that different settings suit different people, but I would be interested in what other Bravia owners think are the best settings for optimising their picture quality.
posted on May 13, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I get my storied, adventuresome k750i on the internet and sending drunk pix of my elbow to the world? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 7 answers

Help me make use of my old PDA. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I install these speakers on the front doors of my 1999 Honda Accord? Should I even try to do it myself? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me pick between a Sony VAIO TX series laptop and a Dell D420. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me find a Sony Ericsson K790a or K550i and figure out how unlocked phones work with US service providers, pretty please! [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me ScrewFilter! I have an old Sony Clie I want to open to replace the battery but Sony used evil, tiny 5 pronged tamper resistant screws. [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me fit an NZ power supply to an American PlayStation [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 4 answers

My cell phone is on the fritz (it spontaneously powers off half the time and only powers on with considerable effort--it's three years old) and I'm going traveling in a week and a half. I need a phone. Like now. Do I go ahead and pick up the Sony W810i today, or wait for an announcement from apple. There are a few Sony's available in my area today, though they tend to go quick.
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Do so-called 'upconverting' DVD players upconvert 480p to 720/1080 over component cables? Is the difference between HDMI and component cables noticeable when watching standard DVDs on an HDTV? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 14 answers

Can my Sony DSC-W70 do long-exposure photos? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2006 - 6 answers

How can I encode a divx file into the proper mpeg format in order to play it on my sony cybershot digital camera? I have a 2gig memory stick on here and want to use it as a media player. [more inside]
posted on Dec 24, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a glossy, high-brightness LCD monitor. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 5 answers