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    E1405 light leakage

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by turak, May 25, 2006.

  1. turak

    turak Notebook Guru

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    I am thinking about getting the E1405 laptop, and keep hearing things about the light leakage. It sounds like there are alot of people with it. I am trying to get a percentage of the people with light leakage and those without it.
     
    turak, May 25, 2006
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    Pleasure_Paulie Notebook Geek

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    I think its there on all them including mine. It's honestly only noticeable with a black background. Mine extends up about half an inch from the bottom of the screen. The screen is not the best quality out there, but you expect that really for the price you pay.

    I'm still happy with mine.
     
    Pleasure_Paulie, May 25, 2006
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    swordfish01 Notebook Consultant

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    is this on the ultrasharp screen only?
     
    swordfish01, May 25, 2006
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  4. turak

    turak Notebook Guru

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    nope, any screen, but it would be nice if you said which one it is
     
    turak, May 25, 2006
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    E1405_User Notebook Enthusiast

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    There is no such screen as UltraSharp in E1405. According to Dell, even WXGA+ screen in E1405 is not UltraSharp.

    Having said that, I have the WXGA+ Truelife screen, and there is definitely a light leakage on the black background. I'm considering returning the laptop or replacing the LCD panel.
     
    E1405_User, May 26, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    they say its ultra sharp on the order page

    LCD Panel

    14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA Display

    14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA Display [Included in Price]

    14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™ [add $50 or $2/month2]
    TrueLife™ offers up to a 10% higher contrast ratio than the same display with an anti-glare coating
     
    Iceman0124, May 26, 2006
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  7. Pleasure_Paulie

    Pleasure_Paulie Notebook Geek

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    It's all just marketing terms that really mean nothing in a technical sense anyway :)
     
    Pleasure_Paulie, May 26, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I dunno.....the standard lcd is 1280x800,the so called ultra sharp is 1440x900
    I took it that the ultra sharp lcd were the higher resolution, so for a 14.1 at 1440x900, I would consider that ultra sharp for the class its in
     
    Iceman0124, May 26, 2006
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    hood Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my e1405, the screen is great with little bit of light leakage, but it doesn't bother me, since I don't turn it on and look at a complete black screen all day.
     
    hood, May 27, 2006
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    Pleasure_Paulie Notebook Geek

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    One of the keys on my E1405 keyboard requires to be hit twice before it works.. Is my keyboard dodgy?
     
    Pleasure_Paulie, May 27, 2006
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    j4y_7 Notebook Consultant

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    ... A little off topic? :confused:

    Anyway, I have the WXGA+ w/ Truelife. There is some light leakage, but the only time it really bothers me is when watching widescreen DVD's.
     
    j4y_7, May 29, 2006
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    turak Notebook Guru

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    So, do people think it is worth upgrading the screen or not. Does it make a difference in the light leakage normally or not?
     
    turak, May 29, 2006
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    j4y_7 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, that of course depends on your preference.

    Which resolution do you prefer? Some people think WXGA is too big, others think WXGA+ is too small.

    Do you prefer a matte or shiny screen? Do reflections and glares bother you? Will you be using the laptop outdoors often? If so, it'll be almost impossible to see with a Truelife screen.

    Just because the other screen costs $50, doesn't make it the "better" choice. It really depends on personal preference.

    Regardless, light leakage will probably be AT LEAST a minor issue on both screens.
     
    j4y_7, May 29, 2006
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