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    Could someone give me the cliffs, on what screen to order on the 1420 to avoid problems?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mitchtj, Sep 22, 2007.

  1. mitchtj

    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    It seems the WXGA has stacks of grain issues, but the WXGA+ has lots of off colour issues and stuff.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=171782

    According to here, the SEC WXGA+ are just as bad.

    Basically, what is the likely hood of getting one of these screens? I'm just trying to avoid issues as i absolutely hate RMA'ing products after being so excited to get them. :eek:
     
    mitchtj, Sep 22, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    There's not much you can do but cross your fingers. There's no guarantee what screen you'll get. If you truly want to avoid any possibility of getting a bad screen, don't order Dell right now.
     
    Lithus, Sep 22, 2007
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    ViolentGreen Notebook Consultant

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    Avoid reading this forum and you'll have no issues with your screen.
     
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    LOL, or that...
     
    Lithus, Sep 22, 2007
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    haha! awesome. i think there is a CHANCE that you could specify the manufacturer of the screen when you order over the phone. no guarantee even if you could that it will be a good LCD anyway (i have seen complaints and kudos for all screen manufacturers).

    on the 1520, the LG seems to get the least complaints. i think things are different for the 1420, though.
     
    000111, Sep 22, 2007
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    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    So is this just a dell problem? It doesn't affect other manufacturers?
     
    mitchtj, Sep 23, 2007
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