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    Anyway to install the Webcam + bezel on a 1210 that doesn't have it?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gohanssjn, Jan 9, 2007.

  1. gohanssjn

    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a 1210 without a webcam, but my situation has recently changed (I just got into law school yesterday) and I think the cam would be a good addition. Any help is appreciated!

    Thanks all!
     
    gohanssjn, Jan 9, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I think you have to replace the whole screen, and the screens with the cam seem to be of lesser quality

    you could always buy an external cam, they make some small ones that could clip to the screen
     
    Iceman0124, Jan 9, 2007
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    I am about to purchase a 1210, why is the screen with the camera of a lesser quality?
     
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    No idea :)

    I have the AUO right now, so I definately don't want to lose it! aybe I'll look for a clip one, I just hate wires >.>
     
    gohanssjn, Jan 9, 2007
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    If you can, which I dought then your warrenty will be void
     
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh, anyone know of a bluetooth battery operated one maybe? That would be perfect!
     
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    I have a 1210 with the cam and my screen is great. :D I thought I read the review here that stated the screen design with the cam was better, maybe I was mistaken?!? By I too want to know why the specifics behind the screen with cam is bad statement. Thanx.
     
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    The original Cam screens were AUO's and now are LG's or Samsungs I believe. AUO is generally believed to be the best I think.
     
    gohanssjn, Jan 9, 2007
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    The AUO's in production now have a 400:1 contrast ratio, and a 25 ms response time. Doesn't sound all that great? Maybe I am off, but that's what their website says? The 12.1 to be released will have a 700:1 and a 16 ms. How can I find out if my LCD is a AUO or a LG etc?

    Thanks!
     
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    No idea. I ordered mine the first week of production and it's bright, color acurate and has good contrast, even compared to my desktop LCD. Maybe something changed? No idea, I thought in the first batch AUO was the way to go.
     
    gohanssjn, Jan 9, 2007
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