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    MSI G Series GT780DXR-446US screen quality?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by sparrow_69, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. sparrow_69

    sparrow_69 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering purchasing the MSI G Series GT780DXR-446US since the specs are really quite nice. I'm wondering how good the 17" 1080p matte screen is with respect to color reproduction & viewing angles? Could anyone comment on this? My older 15" Asus G series also had a 1080P screen but the color reproduction as well as viewing angles were pretty bad. Since I have not been able to find the MSI locally, I have no idea what to expect! thanks :)
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    If it's really important to you there is a 90% colour gamut matte display you could swap in.

    Otherwise most 1080p panels are acceptable but not hugely accurate, around the 60-65%.
     
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    MSI GT780DXR-446US's 17.3" matt screen has the same resolution as your older MSI G series. With current technology improvement, the quality and color are slightly better than 2 years ago.

    MSI does not Glare type screen, which you can have better view angles and enrich the colors. I do not recommend 17.3" 90% Colour gamaut because some of the screens have dead pixels.
     
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    Which 90% color gamut screen are you referring to? I have both the matte & AUO 90% color gamut screens, and I can tell you the difference in the two is like night & day. Once you've seen the 90% screen, there is no going back..... it's a pretty, pretty screen, great clarity, with eye-popping color. This screen makes the stock matte screen look 'washed-out' & 'gray-scale' by comparison. More on this screen is posted HERE.

    As far as dead pixels, not a one..... and besides I think most opting the 90% screen, will have this done by their custom building reseller...... who certainly will insure their customer's satisfaction, right? Wouldn't you?

    :)
     
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  5. Jaycalgary

    Jaycalgary Notebook Consultant

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    The standard matte screen is okay but it sucks compared to the glossy Chi-Mei N173HGE 21 or the glossy Auo 90%. I would have happy with the chi-Mei screen over the Auo if I had a good one. I think the whites are a lot whiter and blacks blacker with the chi-Mei. The Auo 90% I think has more detail but is so different with color like candy coated pastels. Not very natural but I think after a week or so the colors tame down in a good way.
     
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