LG vs. AUO Screen Best Buy G73JH (We may have found a way!)

MBP's don't exactly have beautiful screens, it wouldn't shock me if they were AUO models. Compare an AUO to a hannstar (on a g73-a1/2/3) or even an LG and the difference is noticable... I'm not even going to touch the dell RGBLED's.

Also sadly this thread is kind of moot since the bb05 is no longer stocked!

 

According to the Best Buy website, they are available.

 

Well If my Macbook has the AUO I'll be very happy with my G73 because my Macbook is going on 4 years and looks just as crisp as day one with no issues whatsoever. Now back to the question, why would I want an LG over AUO? Show me the difference. Like I said, my AUO LCD looks beautiful, sharp, bright and clear. What am I missing? Don't forget, I paid 1,100.00 not 2,500.00

 

The AUO on the G73 sucks. Period.

 

For argument sake please make a list of what the difference are between the 2 besides saying it "sucks". Face it guys, if there is a difference I'm sure it is very tiny because if it were as drastic as you guys make it to be I'm sure I'd see it. Like I said I have the AUO LCD and it looks as good as any other LCD on the line at BB. Purely my opinion.

 

Ok we get it you like your screen.
I have seen both and the ones I have seen the LG screen is much better, + the veiwing angles on the LG screen are much better.
Head on the other screen is not bad but once you move your screen or head on the AUO screen everything gets washed out.
Just my opinion.
Hey maybe you got lucky and got a good one.

 

Yea at different angles it gets washed out (most LCDs do, the more expensive ones a lot less) but I can adjust the LCD to where it's perfect for gaming, but other then the angles (which imo is a minuscule issue LOL) everything is beautiful. I thought maybe there was a premature failure rate at worst (This raises the alert to code orange) it is still tuff to get answers from the nay sayers, I'll probably reach "Notebook deystroya" status before i do get a legitimate answer.

 

Viewing angles, contrast, min/max brightness, blackness/color accuracy - take your pick, the AUO is inferior in each category to the HAS/LG models. I'm not saying that AUO models are horrible (my compal that I'm typing on now has one and is nearly 4.5 yrs old), they are simply inferior to what is available today... they are basic LCD panels and don't seem to have changed/improved over the course of 5 years. Why buy a civic when you can get a maxima at the same price, is sort of the concept of this thread.

We can't show you pictures... well, we can and a few users have posted comparisons, but tbh pictures simply cannot do the screens justice. It's something you have to actually see, much like gaming mice are something you have to actually feel/own to know if it will be what you want.

 

The way I look at is, if your happy with what you got then it's all good.
Some people are just pickier than others.
I would not worry about people bichen about how bad there screen is.

 

Try and find one, though...

Edit: The RBBX09 is still available and is now down to $1430 - $230 more for 2 more GB of RAM and one more 500 GB hard drive, that's getting close to reasonable, isn't it?

 

Ok, I'm happy to hear that they do not have a premature failure rate in your list, that was my concern when I stumbled over this thread. As for me the HD photos and wallpapers look fantastic not to mention the games. The next ASUS gaming laptop I get in a few years from now will have much better specs and I'm sure the LG will be tagged inferior sooner then later.

 

I have AUO screen with 1333 MHz.. with the "J-0xxxxxxx" on the side of the box.

 

I too have the AUO LCD with 1333 MHz but If you really want/need an LG LCD, you can get them on ebay brand new with a "no dead pixel guarantee and 30 day money back" all for $159.00 US dollars.

Click the Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ASUS-G73JH-A2-17-3-LAPTOP-HD-LED-SCREEN-/250649689622?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5be2be16#ht_1880wt_996

 

Ok, I went to BB this afternoon to pick up a copy of Avatar on Bluray and had to see if the G73 on display had the LG . So before I went into device manager I looked the whole thing over from all angles and all brightness levels, then I loaded up some HD images. Looked no better or different then my AUO. Now I went into device manager and it was an LGD01DD. So in conclusion and no disrespect to the OP and IMHO I really don't see any difference whatsoever.

 

The difference is mostly in the viewing angle. Vertical angle in particular.

 

Also brightness. My LG was much brighter than the demo AUO. However, the it's also brighter than my current 1080p Hannstar.

Cheers,

 

How bright do these LCD get? I swear I have mine set to half brightness and it seems way to bright. If I go full I'll need welders goggles. Mine is really bright.

 

Sounds like you got a really good one. The brightness is what I miss most going full 1080p. I like bright!

cheers,

 

OK here I go again beaten the dead horse. Today on my way to work I stop at a BB in New Jersey I'm from New York. Anyway, I go over to the G73 to see which LCD is in this one, right off the bat I see that the display is pretty dim maybe half brightness, would you beleave that this was at full brightness! So now I'm thinking AUO, but I was wrong it was another LG. I must have gotten a really good AUO. And mind you I'm still in the return window but after seeing the last two comparisons I'm wondering which one is really the inferior one? I think I'm done here.

 

My AUO is also very very bright and colorful. I would say it is much brighter than majority of other laptops. My friend has dell (2-3 years old, don't know the model) and HP (also don't know the model, but recent 17" laptop) and their screens inferior in brightness and quality to mine.

The only thing I agree is the vertical viewing angle. I don't know how LG looks like exactly, but AUO vertical viewing angle is pretty small. Not a problem for me though, I just bend the screen to match my eye level.

 

That's why I'm beating this subject silly. I cannot understand where LG is the better LCD? even the dell Adamo ( I think that's what it's called, had an electronic lock) BB was asking 1,500.00 open box, had not so great vertical viewing. At this point it's no surprise that I love my G73.

 

I have called 6 different stores looking for a JOX-9XXXXX (LG model) but no one has one in stock. They however do have these, but I cannot find any additional information on them :

JOX-03xxxx
JOX-04xxxx
JOX-053651

I have read through the thread and it is leading me to believe that they are most likely going to have the lesser AUO in them. Could it be that these are manufactured later and have the LGs in them? I know that it is not a case of earlier or later, but maybe they changed the JOX sequence? If anyone has purchased one with these JOX#s I think your input will benefit a lot of people.

Worst case scenario I will either be buying either the 03xx or the 05xx within the next 3 or 4 days and I will report back.

 

They may have changed the panel again. They're not exactly sticking to just one in their other laptops.

 

Okay I went back to the Best Buy that I returned my first laptop to (due to a dead pixel) and I was able to get the JOX# :

JOX-05xxxx - had an AUO in it

Unfortunately, the one I have on hold at another store is also 05xx. Maybe I can get it swapped for a 03xx or 04xx and if I'm lucky 9Cxxx

 

2 users said they received decent AUO screens with great brightness and good color reproduction. Viewing angles weren't great but they claimed it was much better than some of the older laptops they've owned.

If the screen is bright and plays your games and movies well you shouldn't have an issue.

Cheers,

 

That's good to hear. My concern with the first one I bought a few days ago was the viewing angle. If the laptop was in my lap and I rested my head back or leaned forward even a few inches, the colors and contrast would begin to vastly distort. Although I was happy with it as long as I didn't move.

To me though the point is really this, if I paid the same amount for the same model laptop and the other person has a better screen, am I not privileged to that same luxury?

On the other hand, I was content with my first one, other than the dead pixel, and I believe if it comes down to it I will be content with the next one. LG or not.

I still believe data for the new J0X #s would be helpful to others though.

I would PM but I could not find a button for it. Probably don't have enough posts yet .

I noticed you may still have your box. If you don't mind, I was wondering how recently you purchased yours and if your J0X was -03x -04x or -05x? Just to see if there is a pattern in the "newer" J0X numbers or if they are mostly all going to be AUO. All the stores I have contacted do not have any -9xxxx. Which makes me think that they are probably not going to be getting those in anymore.

 

First time poster, long time lurker. I have the AUO screen and have no problems with it. I have experience with lower end notebooks and netbooks and the AUO is far better than what I'm used to. I don't have access to compare to the LG screen as I'm overseas. I ordered sight unseen and was really worried after following this thread but in the end I'm very happy with my G73jh.

 

I had an Lg version but had to return it do to track pad issues,I got an AUO version as the replacement. I think that my AUO is better than the LG in regards to straight on viewing, in fact I thought it was an LG version at first until I looked at the specs. The LG versions is definitely better with angles but with straight on viewing can't really see the difference and maybe I'd give the edge to the AUO version. Very happy with my AUO version ....I have the Best Buy RBBX05 with 1333Mhz , JOX-052955

 

I went by the Best Buy in Greenville, SC this morning. They had several G73's in stock. The salesperson and I checked the display unit and one in storage that had been opened. Both were JOX-04XXXX. The stickers were on the left of the palm rest and had AUO screens. Hope this helps someone. And no, I didn't buy one.

 

Damn... it's turned into an AUO Fest.

 

Folks must find happiness somewhere; even if it's in the perceived beauty of a computer screen.

Cheers,

 

AUO is a beautiful LCD and like someone just said, it looks better then LG. If you really really need an LG and want to waste a few bucks, get an LG LCD on ebay. The only real advantage you'll have over others that received the Asus with an LG screen is you'll have a 1333 bus speed.

Also, It seems that a majority of G73 that have the AUO LCD have the 1333 bus speed, BB advertises on their web site 1333 system bus. If it came with an LG wouldn't BB have to state less system bus or would they even know? That's a cause for return no ifs or buts, even if it is over the 14 day period. Id start checking your bus speed if you purchased at best buy and get what you paid for.

 

Got the LG with mine...had stickers on the left palmrest. Box code was JOX-013243

 

What's the bus speed and where did you buy it from?

 

Bus speed is 1333Mhz and I bought it from a local reseller here in Australia.

 

There you have it, time a to jump a jet and go to Australia.

 

which local reseller? was it online at logical blue one? cus that's the only reseller I found in australia that has that model.

 

The 1080p/WLED 17.3 LG Screen Specification is listed in the following link.

http://www.lgdisplay.com/lgdhp/eng/productPopup/notebookView.dev?seq=1158

 

I have the exact same model and specs (G73JH-RBBX05,1333mhz,LG panel) and i bought from the above mentioned site LBO. If you need more info drop an email to Jack at LBO.

Logical Blue One - Buy Cheap Laptops & Notebooks Online. Laptop Computer Sale - Logical Blue One

P.S. Machine is running awesome with bios v209 and ati 10.6 drivers, no issues with anything, only updated ati drivers to improve load times with bc2 (works brilliant plus a nice fps boost).

 

If anyone still cares about the difference, I picked one up last week J0X-053654 and it had an LG screen.

 

Certainly was.

 

Can we just buy the LG screens and bump it to 1900x1080? I have the Asus G73JH-RBBX05 with Auo screen, stickers to the left also, and it looked fine until I sat it next to my LG monitor and my white MacBook. The colors are not there compared to those. At least not for me.

 

I have to say I'm not as pleased with my AUO screen, so much as my old Acer's Samsung screen. The AUO is very griddy and has some strange filmy look to it. I don't care much about viewing angles and the Samsung screen's angles are about the same. Overall, it's fine. If I ever need to, I'll just plug into my living room TV.

 

I don't have the film but its just not a great screen. I've never been impressed with Auo screens though. I need to exchange mine for a stuck key so I'll try my luck at looking for a LG screen but I'm not holding my breath.

 

The newer AUO screens should be very nice, so just check the date when it was made. If it's recent, either one should be just fine. If you want the Hannstar 1080p unit, you can buy the panel online and swap them.

 

Determinant thank you! Rep for you!

Just came back from Best Buy. I exchanged out my J0X-054 for the J0X-053654 (only one they had) and it also had a LG panel. This panel is miles more colorful and brighter. Very happy.

Stickers to the left side also. Also came with DDR3 1333 memory. I had the 1066 before, in case this thread is still being updated.

 

You should have experimented with your kb color technique on the old one before returning it.

 

I did, I played with the contrast, brightness, color..and then the guy at best buy let me sit the one I return next to display model (with LG) and the LG really pops. Especially with whites and blues. The geek squad guy was shocked there was two different panels used. I begged him for the display but he wouldn't let me have it lol.

He said he'd look for the numbers on my list and let me have any of those..and that J0X-053 was the only one that *might* have a LG panel in it. So I took it. All the rest he had was the same as the one I returned.

Viewing angles is slightly better on the LG. Its not better by miles but it is better. Happy Happy!

 

I have the AUO screen and have been trying and trying to ignore the poor viewing angles.. It's pretty sad. I may replace it with the LG and keep the AUO as a backup. I've rebuilt laptops many times so the work doesn't bother me.

I use a 20" 1600x900 native Hanns-G via HDMI at work as a dual monitor, and side-by-side it produces much whiter whites and richer color altogether. Its viewing angles are nice and wide, you have to be more than 45° off axis to induce any shadows or discoloring. With this AUO, I can't find a viewing angle that doesn't induce color issues, especially at the top or bottom.

I found a site (in Canada I think?) screencountry dot com that sells what appears to be the 1600x900's from AUO and LG, and the 1080p from (can't recall the mfg). Prices are good ($125-130 USD).

Has anyone found/posted side-by-side pictures for comparison?

 

Is the 862 dollars model from Cowboom ok,I mean doesn't have the worst AUO display and BSOD bug ?