topic Re: VGN-AW21XY/Q Model Number? in PCs & Accessories

VGN-AW21XY/Q Model Number?

rigelrigel100 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:28:10 GMT

Hi all,

I took delivery of my VGN-AW21XY/Q this morning I have a query before I scratch it though ;).....

All the boxes have the correct model name (VGN-AW21XY/Q), but the Model number on the base of the laptop states "PCG-8141M".

The only reference I could find on the Internet to the model "PCG-8141M" was to an older Vaio model - the "VGN-AW21M/H".

Unlikely I know but.....I'm just concerned that I'm being conned with a switch of unit in the box! Can someone please confirm if the Vaio VGN-AW21XY/Q should indeed have the Model number "PCG-8141M" on the underside label as my unit does?

Thanks in anticipation!

Paul

PS I'll now fire her up for the first time to check that actual hardware specs

Re: VGN-AW21XY/Q Model Number?

Thalamus. — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:21:59 GMT

Hi Paul,

welcome to Club VAIO..

Rest easy, PCG-8141M & PCG-8143P are the generic product numbers of the AW series, this is different to the individual model codes used within the series, ie AW21XY/Q

You can find your vaio's model code...

...just below the VAIO's display
...Click Start - VAIO Control Center - System Information
...on the original VAIO box..

Re: VGN-AW21XY/Q Model Number?

rigelrigel100 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:00:29 GMT

Many thanks Thalamus. Yep - Sys Info confirmed the model number

I also tried out Sony's Chat Support (very good by the way) - they confirmed that the "Model" number shown on the label on the base of the Vaio actually referes to the chassis type. So, in the case of my VGN-21XY/Q, the chassis type is "PCG-8141M".

Looking forward to browsing these Forums for some hints 'n' tips on my new machine!

Paul

Re: VGN-AW21XY/Q Model Number?

Blencogo — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:48:54 GMT

Welcome Paul