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    Vaio VPC-Z 1080p screen for $200 off Sony!!!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Achusaysblessyou, Jun 24, 2011.

  1. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    OOS once you actually order it, credits to Maven for finding that out. Sorry guys

    Hey guys, I know some of you (like me) got a VPC-Z1 CTO and didn't get a 1080p screen because it wasn't an option, well, i was just researching to see how much it would cost again, and ebay has it for ~$500... well, i look through Sony here:

    https://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/index.jsp

    and here:

    https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/sony-parts.aspx

    for part number: A1769473A, description: LCD LT131EE11000 (S) [13.1/FULL-HD_HDAR/

    and it comes up as $199.44...

    Note: the number LT131EE11000 is the LCD part number of the Toshiba screen (that's in the Vaio Z).

    I just wanted to give you guys a heads up... and now i'm really tempted to jump on this...
     
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    Achusaysblessyou, Jun 24, 2011
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  2. tehsupermeowmeow

    tehsupermeowmeow Notebook Consultant

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    you soooo bad now I'm tempted too lol
    I got the Z1390x refurb with Core i5 480m 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD.
    let's see...the upgrades I want to get:
    1080p - $200
    8GB RAM - $80
    32GB class 10 SDHC - $100
    Total $380

    Should I or should I not?
     
    tehsupermeowmeow, Jun 24, 2011
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  3. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    Its back ordered upon checkout :(

    Item is no longer available. They substitute it with another like part for $471.68. (A1813439A) <--- Substitute part number
     
    maven1975, Jun 24, 2011
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  4. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    args if Maven is right... total sad face (but i guess it'll save me $200 i can spend on SSD for my desktop)

    but 8 GB ram is front page slickdeals for $55: 8GB (2x4GB) G.Skill DDR3 1066 Laptop Memory $55 with free shipping - Slickdeals.net

    you dont need 32GB class 10 SDHC, instead, why dont you buy the newmodeus caddy for $43: 2nd hard drive / SSD caddy - Sony VAIO Z, Z11, Z12, Z13, VPC [SONY-2BAY-Z11] - $43.00 : NewmodeUS, Hard Drive Caddys for Notebooks

    and add any 2.5" drive you want (500 GB $50) for $93 and you get 500gb as opposed to 32 gb

    nooo.... try sparepartswarehouse... they say they got it... for $208 but no tax and recycle charge here in Cali... And darn, i wish i knew when it first dropped that low...
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Jun 24, 2011
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  5. XTACTIC

    XTACTIC Notebook Consultant

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    when i just checked it 11.36pm gmt -4. it says in stock and i was able to add to cart and reach checkout for 199$
    don't really know if it then goes to backorder after that or what.

    but i like my 1600x900 display. so no go for that.

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    XTACTIC, Jun 24, 2011
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  6. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Yeah, i got to your screen too, but i didnt add card, etc... I dunno though, just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I'd love a 1080p screen more, perfect for software development and increase DPI if it's too small
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Jun 24, 2011
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  7. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    You have to go to the final step where you confirm payment. It shows 0 in stock there. I know this is not what the system shows beforehand.

    I ordered it, but got an email stating that it was going to be exchanged for the higher priced part.
     
    maven1975, Jun 25, 2011
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  8. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Exchanged... but for the same price??? :D
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Jun 25, 2011
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    I wish... No luck there.
     
    maven1975, Jun 25, 2011
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    in 4 1 for upgrade
     
    kevin1987bj, Jun 25, 2011
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  11. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Yeah if you saw what maven said, it's all out of stock and they'll replace it with a $400 replacement... sorry guys, got all your hopes up
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Jun 25, 2011
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  12. ComputerCowboy

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    $400 is still better than $585 on eBay
     
    ComputerCowboy, Jun 25, 2011
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  13. mfpreach

    mfpreach Notebook Evangelist

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    You could probably buy a really nice IPS monitor for around that price, that is what I personally would rather do than suffer from eye strain. My .02
     
    mfpreach, Jun 26, 2011
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    Barely. I just tried placing an order for the $199.44 part, it comes out to $517.40 after tax and shipping.

    Pretty scummy.

    Any idea what the 1600x900 display goes for on eBay? Couldn't find completed listings for it or for the 900p part.
     
    kalibar, Jun 26, 2011
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  15. XTACTIC

    XTACTIC Notebook Consultant

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    is a Laptop LCD really that expensive? Or does it have everything to do with the resolution? Is 900p a TN while the 1080p is a IPS? I don't know?

    thanks
     
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  16. Achusaysblessyou

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    it's the resolution and the fact that no other laptop has this screen. They're both TN panels, albeit very good ones (except for the inherent drawback of TN, which is narrow viewing angles)
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Jun 26, 2011
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  17. ComputerCowboy

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    I pretty much always look straight at my laptop screen... so I am not sure that I really care all that much
     
    ComputerCowboy, Jun 26, 2011
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    jnissen, Aug 19, 2011
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