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    Decision T520 or T420 ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by xishuashua, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. xishuashua

    xishuashua Newbie

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    hello

    this is not actually a decision thread. I have already decided to buy T520.
    However, I wouldn't buy anything without physically see the laptop myself; but this model is not available for where I live ( in Quebec, Canada).
    This is because I want to see the quality of T520 display (hd+, 1600 x ???).

    I saw T420 in a local store yesterday, and I was shocked by its terrible display quality (color washed out ..etc), so I am wondering, would the T520 display be the same?

    If you have one or saw T520 before, could you please describe its display quality? perhaps compare to macbook pro? or Sony Vaio Sb?

    I'm just need it for browsing internet, word editing, maybe some photoshop, etic.. so I have decided Fhd might not suitable for me.


    Thank you in advance
     
  2. xishuashua

    xishuashua Newbie

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    and yes, i dont do games
     
  3. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    The T520's 1600x900 screen is at least above average in terms of contrast. Better than the T420's screen.
     
  4. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    The T420 is probably not the best advertisement in display quality so I can see why you're quite hesitant but the panels on the T520 should be much better, particularly the FHD versions.

    The HD+ is not that bad, people are generally quite happy with this panel. You may want to read this thread to see owners perspective of what they think about the HD+ screen.
     
  5. xishuashua

    xishuashua Newbie

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    thank you, i guess it's at least a decent display