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    IBM screens

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Vincentp, Mar 15, 2006.

  1. Vincentp

    Vincentp Notebook Enthusiast

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    What type of screens to the IBM/Lenovo thinkpad screens have, preferably the T and X series.

    Do they have the standard matte screen like a standard lcd screen or laptop from 4 years ago.

    Or do they have the glossy finsih like the sony x-brite and so many other companies now have.
     
    Vincentp, Mar 15, 2006
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  2. JiantBrane

    JiantBrane Notebook Evangelist

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    IBM/Lenovo laptops are geared towards business and other work-users. Because of this, they do not even offer the option of a glossy screen; they all have matte screens.
     
    JiantBrane, Mar 15, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Some of the Lenovo branded notebooks do have glossy screens.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 16, 2006
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  4. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    But not Thinkpads, right?

    Anyway, head to this page:

    http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/TFT_display

    At the bottom of the table look at "Flexview/FFS IPS TFT Display". Those displays are the cream of the crop of Thinkpad displays, and are superior to the regulars. Very few laptops are being equipped with IPS displays. Even most of the glossy ones that make you say "wow" when you first see them still use cheap TN panels which show their inferiority when you look deeper.
     
    dr_st, Mar 16, 2006
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Not that I am aware of.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 16, 2006
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  6. Gargantua

    Gargantua Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmmm, are they all Max Bright? I cant seem to find Max Bright option anywhere in configuration page..
     
    Gargantua, Mar 16, 2006
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  7. JiantBrane

    JiantBrane Notebook Evangelist

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    No. MaxBright is only available in certain configurations of the Z60M (WXGA resolution).
     
    JiantBrane, Mar 16, 2006
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  8. Gargantua

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    Interesting, why wouldnt they let us choose max bright or regular?
    Can anyone compare usual screens with Max Bright ones for WXGA and whether its worth getting ( I suppose one can call and order?).

    Thanks :)
     
    Gargantua, Mar 16, 2006
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  9. ucsdmike

    ucsdmike Newbie

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    well, if you read the z60t review on this site, they do have a pretty thorough comparison. But the z60t review was done with the LCD set on "Normal". Ironically, the "Normal" setting makes it look dim, while "High" setting makes it look normal. Haha. Just figured this out today. And I have to say I'm a lot happier with my solid performing LCD on my z60t. Probably still not as bright as Maxbrite.
     
    ucsdmike, Mar 16, 2006
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