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    14" T60 sxga+ screen quality

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by SpcmnSpff, Apr 21, 2006.

  1. SpcmnSpff

    SpcmnSpff Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm thinking about buying a 14" T60 (or a Sony SZ140, I haven't decided yet) and one important criteria for me is screen quality, especially brightness. I want to be able to sit in the park and use the notebook without having to guess what's on the screen.
    So, to all those who actually own a 14" T60 with sxga+ resolution: How is that screen both quality and brightness-wise?
     
    SpcmnSpff, Apr 21, 2006
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  2. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    Like previous 14" SXGA+ Thinkpad screens: won't be good in bright sunlight.
     
    dr_st, Apr 21, 2006
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    SpcmnSpff Notebook Enthusiast

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    As I have no experience with Thinkpad screens in general, this doesn't really help me as much.
    Let's say... compared to the Sony screen (SZ110/120/140, not the LED screen, I can't afford that), how does it fare?
     
    SpcmnSpff, Apr 21, 2006
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    amuraivel Notebook Consultant

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    I have the exact same question.

    The portability is nice, but the T60p has just that extra bit of oomph....
     
    amuraivel, Apr 21, 2006
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    Timelockmind Notebook Consultant

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    The T60's screen is rated at 200 nits. The Maxbrite, 300.

    For an indoor/outdoor display, 300 is the minimum you would want. The Panasonic Toughbook 29's outdoor readable screen is rated at 540 nits (non touch screen)!

    I hold the Thinkpads in high regard but their 14" displays are very average.
     
    Timelockmind, Apr 21, 2006
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    As I have no experience with Sony screens, I cannot tell you any more than I already told you. The Thinkpad screen won't be good in bright sunlight.
     
    dr_st, Apr 21, 2006
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    bran Notebook Consultant

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    What about Thinkpad 15" SXGA+ FlexView IPS???
    Does it have sufficient brightness?
     
    bran, Apr 22, 2006
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    I am standing outside with the screen cranked all the way up typing this, it is readable but not great. I think the new T60s FlexViews are supposed to be brighter. I think you are better off with a glossy screen as they tend to do better outdoors with the extra brightness. Portable one sells the MX with a transreflective display.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 22, 2006
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