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    Inspiron 1520 - AUO screen/buzzing headphone

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lordnikon, Oct 25, 2007.

  1. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    My Dad ordered an Insprion 1520 and it just arrived today. Sometimes I wish I haven't read the problems people are posting about their screens. I probably wouldn't have noticed the so called "grain". :cool:
    The first thing I did was check the LCD maker and its an AUO2077 LOL. Then I finally realised what people meant by "grainyness". I could see it especially in a white background. :(

    Second thing I checked was the headphone jack. Yes, there is a high pitched buzzing sound. Similar to a CPU whine but only heard when using headphones. Its easily drown out by music but its getting on my nerves.

    On the plus side, there is no cpu whine and build quality is solid.

    Now I have to deliver the bad news to my Dad when he comes back :eek:
     
    lordnikon, Oct 25, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Actually, if it's his notebook, see if he notices. There's a good chance that he won't.
     
    Lithus, Oct 25, 2007
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  3. carldaru

    carldaru Notebook Consultant

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    I agree....only tell him if he asks....don't ruin it for him...he'll thank you for it (subconsciously of course)....
     
    carldaru, Oct 26, 2007
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  4. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    He already knows about the problems unfortunately. Before the purchase, the sales person said it was either a choice of SEC or LG now for the inspiron. I guess thats bull :rolleyes:
     
    lordnikon, Oct 26, 2007
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  5. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    the sales guy is full of it since there is no way period you can pick the screen at all. no way
     
    zfactor, Oct 26, 2007
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  6. chrisf11

    chrisf11 Notebook Guru

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    Aye, when I tried asking about what screen I was getting I was told "DELL" "You are getting a DELL screen, very high quality build and model, we don't have any other screen, all our screens are made by DELL" - Just so happens I got a LG screen, I feel sorry for those who are getting the bad screens!
     
    chrisf11, Oct 26, 2007
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