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    How to tell screen by model number and letter

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MTHall51, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    If a model has an E somewhere near the end of the number does that mean you are getting the economy screen? What are the other higher screens denoted by in the model number and letters?
     
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    Umm just look at your box really that should tell you the complete numbers and letters-ie if you have a 139 e/h it only says fw 139 e on it. I had a 170 j/w for a bit and it only said fw 170 j. Those both have the Eco Xbrite screens on them...
     
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    Thanks. I will do that before I actually end up getting something at BB.
     
    MTHall51, Aug 26, 2008
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    You usually can't tell the screen type with the letters at the end.

    The letters stand for a couple of things:

    First letter after the model number is the OS:
    P - XP Pro
    E - Vista Home Premium
    J - Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
    N - Vista Business
    U - Vista Ultimate

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    the last letter displayed is always the color of the machine i.e.

    B - Black
    P - Pink
    L - Blue
    and so on...
     
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