>>Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10284.html
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>Interesting that the fix is only a BIOS update ......

Not really. The fix will make sure that the CPU is run at a much lower frequency as soon as the temperature rises, and the fan will be started earlier and run at a higher RPM. In other words, the user gets screwed, and Sony saves a lot of money.