XDA sync cable problem

[Graham]

I bought a sync cable for the XDA linking to my Vaio laptop -- it won't recognise the machine, so I can only sync using the cradle. Is this likely to be a problem with the cable i bought, or is it likely to be more than that? thanks for any guidance.

Graham
Beijing

[dworkin]

I use the USB cable that comes with the UK version of the in car power supply to sync to several PCs and laptops with no prob. so chances are its the cable