D830 Screen issue (screen door)

Hi,
I just purchased a Dell D830 and except for the screen I have been very satisfied. I called tech support and they are sending out a new laptop since I am within my return period. My concern is the issue I am seeing is just the nature of this screen and not a defect. When I look at the screen while it is totally white I can see what I can only describe as looking through a screen door. It is also noticeable on in gray areas of IE. I have a D620 from work and do not see this issue. I have the panel that runs 1680x1050. I am also using the Intel graphics. I just wanted some feedback from any other users to see if this will new laptop will have the same issue. Thanks for your help.

 

that's known as a grainy screen. poor quality control.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. Would you say that I have a good chance of having the same kind of issue?

 

probably. cross your fingers the new laptop doesn't have one. this seemed to be a common issue with a couple of lineups with dell. i don't recall it being an issue with your laptop.

 

Update....
I just got my replacement and went from an sec panel to an auo177b.
Screen is much better but I am not sure if I am 100% satisfied. I am going to sleep on it and decide if I want to send it back.

 

Well I am sending it back. I am now going to try to decide where to go next. I want to stay with Dell but I am concerned about getting a bad screen again.

 

At this point I would probably wait on the E series, unless you need the laptop right away.

 

I agree. Altough I did start researching the Sager NP2096. But yeah I am goiing to hold out for the newer chipset atleast.