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    How can I tell if I have Xtrabrite?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by wlai, Oct 23, 2004.

  1. wlai

    wlai Newbie

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    I received my Vaio S170, PCG-6C2L. How can I tell if it has XTRABRITE? I don't notce that it's that different from my NEC LCD 1860NX. It doesn't seem to have the glossy screen surface that I saw at Fry's, for example.

    Is there supposed to be a sticker or logo somewhere on the LCD that I can check? Thanks.
     
    wlai, Oct 23, 2004
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    All Sony VAIO S laptops have an XBrite screen, so you definitely do have an XBrite.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Oct 23, 2004
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    oops, I stand corrected...thanks qwerty.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Oct 23, 2004
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  4. qwerty

    qwerty Notebook Geek

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    That's wrong, it was possible to order a customized Vaio S170 without X-Brite directly from Sony-Style.com . If your LCD doesn't have the typical glossy finish, then it's very likely that it is only a Standard LCD.
     
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    qwerty, Oct 23, 2004
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    roadcake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Look for glare when the unit is off. Put it next to another laptop and look for the glare. Can't see a reflection on a non xbrite laptop.
     
    roadcake, Oct 24, 2004
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