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    Screens XPS 15

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Harry Ballsak, Nov 26, 2010.

  1. Harry Ballsak

    Harry Ballsak Newbie

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    I see from the post that the Full HD seem to have some qlitches. How are the 720p working out? Is there a real diffrence between the 2? Would I be fine with the standard 720p screen? Im not using it for movies or gamming, do you still recommened the Full HD? Thanks!!
     
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  2. vovano

    vovano Notebook Geek

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    some had problems with failing drivers for videocard. Screen does not have any glitches itself - it is really the best
     
    vovano, Nov 26, 2010
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  3. MaxGhost

    MaxGhost Notebook Consultant

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    Well I had a glitch: a bright green stuck pixel. That can happen to any monitor though. I'm reluctant to send it back for repairs cause I'll be without a laptop for a while. I still need to get a 2tb external so I can make a clone of my harddrive before sending it back. I spend 2 weeks setting it up, and that's not something I want to lose.

    Back on topic, yeah it's really the nicest laptop screen I've ever encountered. It's extremely bright (good thing).
     
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    nk290 Notebook Consultant

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    Bummer. Have you tried to "unstick" it? I haven't had to use it myself, but I've heard of success stories with UndeadPixel. Here's a link to it on CNET Downloads:

    UndeadPixel - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
     
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    What kind of service plan did you get? Usually Dell will send a technician to your house to conduct simple repairs, like swapping a LCD panel, so you shouldn't have to send it off. Whether or not Dell considers one bright pixel to be a defect worthy of replacement is the real question.
     
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    MaxGhost Notebook Consultant

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    I didn't upgrade the service plan, I just have the basic 1-year one. I did try to use some pixel massaging programs, I also tried to massage it with a pen (turn monitor on/off while putting pressure) etc. I called Dell, they said they would ship me a box, I don't have an in-home plan. Their policy on XPS laptops is 1 bright pixel (stuck pixel, always lit) or 6 dead pixels (black, non-lit pixels). I qualify because of the bright pixel.
     
    MaxGhost, Nov 26, 2010
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