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    Flexview Screen with LED

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zordex, Dec 19, 2007.

  1. zordex

    zordex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I am currently using a T41. I have been holding out on buying a new T-series notebook until a screen with my needs comes out:
    - Standard ratio
    - Matt (not glossy)
    - 14 or 15"
    - Great brightness for outdoor work (LED)

    A flexview with LED would be perfect. Anybody know of a notebook/screen that would fit my requirements (not Lenovo)? Anybody with insight re future Lenovo releases?

    Thx
     
    zordex, Dec 19, 2007
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  2. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    I would highly doubt you'd be able to find another laptop touting the Flexview screen, as even Lenovo had trouble finding a supplier of them and gave up on providing them after the T60.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Dec 19, 2007
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I don't think you can have the two on the same thing. LED is another type of panel, and Flexview (ISP) is LCD.
    The Flexview is not in production anymore, but you can find it with some resellers. And also check out the Lenovo outlet for some Thinkpad T60 with flexview.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Dec 19, 2007
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  4. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    That's a very long shot. I don't think we'll see another flexview thinkpad, and if they decide to adopt LED, it'll probably be on a widescreen.
     
    MYK, Dec 19, 2007
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you are looking for a matte screen that is bright enough to be used outdoors, the Dell ATG has a 500 nit screen which is usable outdoors. AFAIK the FlexView is not coming back. Lenovo has some refurbished T60s that have the FlexView on their site right now.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 19, 2007
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  6. eyecon82

    eyecon82 Notebook Deity

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    you would have to go with vaio's. Thinkpads dont have them currently
     
    eyecon82, Dec 20, 2007
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