I never have. Just thinking about WiFi and Bluetooth drivers on random laptops still puts me into a full flashback state. (My first experience was back in 2002, I think?)
Have to admit though, when it comes to quality equipment, they do take the cake. I've never had a Sony product break on me (except my walkman, but that was my fault π).
But, to be honest, I've never consumed anything but audio and video equipment from them (receiver amplifiers and TVs). Things may be different in other departments, including their PS department.
That is not my problem. In this day and age where prices if food have gone through the roof, sorry, but I usually search for the cheapest place there is. I have a fixed income as well.
Just goes to show you that permissive licenses are generally not a good thing π€·.