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    Does MSI GE72 Apache Pro-077 Have an IPS panel?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Kelros, Aug 18, 2015.

  1. Kelros

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    I haven't seen anything from MSI that shows it is IPS. The models that we have seen come through our production haven't been that way either (otherwise, we would update our site to show IPS for them).

    On MSI's site it is just listed as a "17.3＂Full HD eDP Wide View Angle" and would normally label IPS in there if it is.

    http://us.msi.com/product/nb/GE72-Apache-Pro-GTX-970M/#hero-specification

    Normally, if something is IPS, it will be listed that way. Otherwise, it is generally TN.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Aug 18, 2015
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    It should be a TN panel, albeit a fairly good one. :vbsmile:
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 18, 2015
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    More specifically it's the Chimei CMN1735 TN panel, same panel foun on the GT72 non-IPS models:

    GE72-Panel.JPG
     
    GenTechPC, Aug 21, 2015
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    Are there currently any MSI laptops that use IPS screens? (1920x1080)
     
    Kelros, Aug 23, 2015
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    15teens and GT 72 (5gen processors and maybe 4720HQs)
     
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    The GT72 using 5th gen processors are using IPS panels, but double check with your reseller directly for a particular model that you are interested buying.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Aug 23, 2015
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    I have the GE72 2QF. 4-gen i7-4720HQ, 970m, etc.

    My panel is "LG Phillips LP173WF4-SPF1" every little bit of searching told me, that this is an IPS panel, AH-IPS.

    Proof: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B26OHbig8MS2Y1h6LTkwYkI4T1U/view?usp=sharing

    When I bought it, I thought it was going to be the "Chimei CMN1735 TN panel" but I prefer the "Phillips LP173WF4-SPF1 much more, ofc!"
     
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    Yup, it is AH-IPS panel, a better choice than Chimei.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Aug 23, 2015
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    I agree. But I did not have a choice, in selecting the lcd panel type.

    It's just like a /random 100, where you hope for the upper 80 or 90 ish.
     
    moblaw, Aug 24, 2015
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    This is an upgrade, however not an expected one.
    Normally, MSI would advertise "IPS" but they did not even mention this, so supposedly Chimei is the stock panel. So it's like "if you get it, great, but if not, sorry."
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Aug 24, 2015
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    There is a LP173WF4 SPF1 on ebay. I have the MSI GT 72 2QE-211. Would it be safe to assume this IPS is a direct replacement for the TN Chimei panel that shipped with the laptop from MSI? I've contacted MSI but they haven't provided me with an upgrade option through them yet. I provide IT assistance for my employer and going from others' laptop to mine is hard and the definite blue hue is killing my eyes. I have tried different settings and I'm currently running the notebookreview icc profile, which helps some.
     
    talacer, Oct 23, 2015
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