Bought one 3 months back.
Anyone who has usb flash memory writing problems, buy a new Vista compatible drive - more expense!
Don't even think about a full format:-( - Vista.
Low DVD sound volume for Windows media 11 - MSKB - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/944436/en-us
InterVideo flashing green bar below window - Sony fix 3/6 - but now causes image noise.
With over a gig of downloads - still not working correctly, imagine this on a 56k dial up connection.
Local Sony center still sells machines with these defects 3 month on - get it right or at least let the support guys know about the issues - not hide them!
BTW - Sony have just replaced my battery with an even worse one:-(
Steve:-(