LG or Samsung Display

I understand that the new 2013 MacBook Air comes with either the LG or Samsung screen. Also that the Samsung screen is sharper. How does one determine this before purchase? Is there a code or serial # revealing such? Thanks, Sam

"I understand that the new 2013 MacBook Air comes with either the LG or Samsung screen."
That is correct.
"Also that the Samsung screen is sharper."
Is that a question, or a statement?
"How does one determine this before purchase?"
Theres are series of commands you can enter, and those instructions are on this forum. Search.
"Is there a code or serial # revealing such?"
No.
"Thanks, Sam"
You're most welcome.

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