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    Series 7 display vs . Thinkpad T?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by notabenem, Jun 12, 2012.

  1. notabenem

    notabenem Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I've read through endless topics on Series 7 issues.
    Based on my understanding, I believe that the
    a) Wifi issue is either solved or resolvable with the new ivy bridge z5c
    b) Touchpad still bad with Z5c, but I am not going to use it anyway
    c) The screen is still the same as it was before. I understand that this is not the Apple-style perfect display, but is it really that bad?

    Unfortunately, there's no Z5c on display here (and neither Z5A,b) so I can't gather personal experience, but I do have a T410 in front of me, and have a Samsung X60 at home. Hence the question.

    Is there anyone who could comment on Series 7 15.6" display vs. Thinkpad T410/420 display in terms of light leakage, contrast, and viewing angles?
    Thanks a lot.
     
    notabenem, Jun 12, 2012
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    flying_troubadour Notebook Enthusiast

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    i cannot comment on the comparison, but to my experience the series 7 display is:

    1. with the proper ICC profile it is a very nice screen and good to use under all conditions
    2. viewing angles are not bad at all ( i can turn the laptop around and still see enough from the side)
    3. colours are great and very realistic - only the blacks could be "deeper"
    4. I got used to the mousepad and can use it comfortably when needed.
     
    flying_troubadour, Jun 12, 2012
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    scrapyd Notebook Enthusiast

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    just curious what would be the proper ICC profile?
     
    scrapyd, Jun 12, 2012
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    flying_troubadour Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh, it's the ICC profile that was posted in one of the threads in this forum you can find it here This profile was created with a spidercolor, I think it's a hardware tool to calibrate screens.
     
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    flying_troubadour Notebook Enthusiast

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    after the ICC install i put the samsung easy setting colour setting to "standard" and it looks great! (sharp was too much contrast for my taste)
     
    flying_troubadour, Jun 12, 2012
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