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    Flexview on T61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Leon, May 13, 2007.

  1. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    I was wondering if Lenovo will implement the IPS Flexview screen on their T61 notebooks. So far, the 14 inch Widescreen notebooks don't have it. :mad: I heard many good reviews about the Flexview screen. Is it worth the $200 extra dollars?
     
    Leon, May 13, 2007
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    cayden Notebook Guru

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    Probably not. Lenovo is phasing these out as they claim that they cannot obtain a reliable supply of the screens. Check this out for more info: http://www.lenovoblogs.com/insidethebox/?p=75

    They really are quite beautiful screens and many customers have complained about phasing them out. I guess we can only hope that they will change their minds.
     
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  3. Leon

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    How does it compare to the default screen?
     
    Leon, May 13, 2007
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    Much nicer viewing angles, the one downside to the ThinkPad series has always been (in my opinion) the screens are never bright enough.
     
    Andrew Baxter, May 13, 2007
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    I wonder if Lenovo has plans for LED backlit screens.

    They're suppose to be brighter, more even, and use less battery. Here's to hoping when I'm due for an upgrade. Though we might have organics by then.
     
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    Rumors are Apple might use LED screens on their new Macbook, MBP and iMacs. I think the iPods are using these screens as well. They do look nice although I have never had a backlight go out on me.
     
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    The brighter the screen, the worse the battery life. Pick your poison.
     
    ZaZ, May 13, 2007
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    Yeah the battery won't last as much as it does on regular LCD but I always have been jealous of other brand laptops with brighter LCDs.
    I guess I'll see how much I like it as soon as my T60 comes out.
     
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    Yes, there will definitely be IPS Flexview on T61, in 15" 4:3 aspect. It's going to be available shortly to corporate (read expensive) accounts. I dunno iwhether it'll eventually show up on the website.
     
    SkiBunny, May 14, 2007
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  10. Guest

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    And who would be the definite source of this information?
     
    Guest, May 14, 2007
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