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    F13 premium screen: USA vs Europe vs Asia

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by vanwel, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. vanwel

    vanwel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have read several times that the US F13 does not have a screen as good as the Europe version. I am living in Singapore and I would like to know if the screen here is as good as the European version or not? Does anyone know?
     
    vanwel, Dec 16, 2010
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  2. avmaxfan

    avmaxfan Notebook Evangelist

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    Firstly, there is a significant difference between F11, F12 and F13 with regards to the screen. The screen quality in case of EU/ASIA Full HD matte went from top notch to above average. F11 > F12 > F13.

    F11 US screens were quite average whereas F11 EU/ASIA screens were just brilliant!!!

    Now the situation is somewhat different. The US F13 seem to have better screens (compared to US F11 and NOT EU/ASIA) but the EU/ASIA F13 screens have an issue with the back-light being uneven and inferior contrast to earlier screens (f11,f12).

    I wanted to get the F13 too but decided not to because of the screen quality :(
    Its still better than most laptop screens but no more the BEST screen that Sony has to offer ( The Z has the best screen now - much brighter and higher contrast ratio)
     
    avmaxfan, Dec 17, 2010
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  3. vanwel

    vanwel Notebook Enthusiast

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    That is very disappointing!!

    I am actually waiting for the F14... hope that one has a better screen again.

    Thanks for the info!
     
    vanwel, Dec 17, 2010
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  4. avmaxfan

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    I am not sure if there will be a F14. F series is expected to be replaced with a new model which will have a 3D screen.
     
    avmaxfan, Dec 17, 2010
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    ota-con Notebook Deity

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    How do you know this?
     
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    Thanks for the link.
     
    ota-con, Dec 17, 2010
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