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    Don't know if my LCD has light leakage, or if it's the viewing angle causing it

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bmnotpls, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. bmnotpls

    bmnotpls Notebook Deity

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    It looks like theres light leakage near the bottom, but if i tilt it certain ways, it goes away mostly. I don't know. What do you think? I'm seriously about to return this laptop and get an Asus G1S from Best Buy.
     
    bmnotpls, Aug 23, 2007
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    we can't really tell you what it is from 1 sentence....post a picture that would help
     
    mordeth, Aug 23, 2007
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    Should I just keep it and deal with it? I hated the whole process of calling them up, waiting for the tech to come, etc.
     
    bmnotpls, Aug 23, 2007
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  4. mordeth

    mordeth Notebook Evangelist

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    if it looks fine to you then what's there to complain about
    it's mostly when you're viewing a totally black page, how often do you do that really
    its your computer , ur choice
     
    mordeth, Aug 23, 2007
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    If you arent happy with it dont keep it, you'll just beat urself up over it.
     
    Ultimate1, Aug 23, 2007
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    If you notice a problem, you will notice it forever.
    I notice dead pixels much more than light leakage.

    No LCD screen is perfect; it's luck of the draw. So your Asus G1 could easily have this problem. Buying a more expensive notebook won't help matters as the screens are all pretty much coming from China.
     
    pufftissue, Aug 23, 2007
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    not totally true.. some from korea, taiwan, china, malaysia all make screens right now..
     
    zfactor, Aug 23, 2007
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    My screen has a little light leakage. I played Morrowind and even watched a dvd and had no problems with it though. It's irritating knowing that I paid over 1k for this but it doesn't bother me too bad. It's really just a personal decision.
     
    Odin5578, Aug 23, 2007
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    i just got mine 3 days ago and mine has it too... if it doesnt bother you, then leave it.
     
    chyeah, Aug 23, 2007
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    but the worst quality panels are all made in that 'red damn china'
     
    QwertyytrewQ, Aug 25, 2007
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