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    Question concerning V6va and ZBD policy

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by `bobby`, Dec 16, 2005.

  1. `bobby`

    `bobby` Notebook Enthusiast

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    I plan on purchasing a V6va in the near future and I have a question about Asus's Zero Bright Dot LCD Policy. According to Proportable's post above, the A6va is currently shipping with displays that use IPS (in-plane switching) technology but they only have a limited quantity of these. The next batch will not use these types of displays. Now, assume that I purchase a machine that has the display that uses the IPS technology, but, when it arrives I discover that there are some "bright dot" issues (which would mean that I could ship my panel back to Asus and they would replace it within 30 days). Would the replacement screen be same type of screen that I had or would it be possible for me to get a screen from the "new" batch (which does not use IPS)?
     
  2. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are u getting a A6 or a V6???
    I havent read all of Justins posts...that would take weeks lol
    But this is the first I have heard of ASUS using IPS outside the L5 series. I find it strange that ASUS would be shipping these screens on notebooks without making a bit of a song and dance about it on there product pages....like they did for the L5. I doubt you will see IPS on an A6 series, but if it is on a few/limited # of V6's then I would be more concerned with getting hold of one of those rare but lovely screens then the very outside chance that it has a dead pixel. Remember that the V6 series has a ZBD policy so AUS would be checking any screen that goes on those models IPS or not very very well, thus reducing the possibility even further. To me it sounds like your looking for a reason not to buy, if your unsure then dont buy....you'll only end up looking for faults and hating the laptop.
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  3. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

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    That "a"6va must be meant to be a v6va because I'd never make a positive comment about the A6 model in my life....

    .... and to read all of my posts would take months..
     
  4. Zam

    Zam Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    What is IPS (in-plane switching)? How can I tell if I have it on my V6Va? I just bought this machine last week :)
     
  5. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

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    IPS basically alligns the liquid crystals differently..... without going into too much detail - by changing them up the viewing angle is dramatically increased........ I guess the process is still very expensive though and that what makes it a very high priced screen..... but also very good.

    Well if you got it from us, then I can tell you just trust me.... but the IPS models have say a 160 degree or greater verticle viewing angles........... horizontal is going to be about 170+.... but it's the horizonal that you could really tell with.
     
  6. Zam

    Zam Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Yea the viewing angle on this machine is at least 160 degrees.
    Awsome :)