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    XPS M1330 color calibrate? video is washed out

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by hasteveha, Feb 4, 2009.

  1. hasteveha

    hasteveha Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had my LED(Toshiba) and motherboard (nvidia 8400) replaced on my xpsm1330. Now, when I watch videos if I'm not sitting directly in front of the screen the picture looks washed out. If I move to the left of the right I can't make out the image. The replacement screen is a toshiba also. I tried running the nvidia display software to adjust the color settings, is there better software or a way I can calibrate the color? Is my LED bad? should I call in?


    Thanks
     
    hasteveha, Feb 4, 2009
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    You might have got a dud, you can try playing with the color settings in the nv control panel but if that doesn't satisfy you, you should definitely call in.
     
    Ayle, Feb 4, 2009
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    hasteveha Notebook Enthusiast

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    the led was bad, a tech came and replaced the screen, problem solved.

    What does everyone here use to calibrate there screens?
     
    hasteveha, Feb 6, 2009
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    temagic Notebook Consultant

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    I do not know what everyone else uses to calibrate their screens, but i can speak for myself; I use nothing to calibrate the screen. Why would I - the screen is crisp and bright, colors are vibrant and clear..?
     
    temagic, Feb 6, 2009
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    I like my screen more vibrant, so I use Nvidia Control Panel and put the Digital Vibrance setting to 25%.
     
    mystery905, Feb 6, 2009
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    hasteveha Notebook Enthusiast

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    I used different websites, and calibrated my screen,it makes a big difference, sometimes the screen by default is too bright.
     
    hasteveha, Feb 10, 2009
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