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    Light leaking out od LCD screen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Sepharite, Dec 23, 2007.

  1. Sepharite

    Sepharite Notebook Consultant

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    I just noticed after plugging in my external old VGA monitor, that the colours on it are more vibrant than my laptop screen. In comparison, it looks like there's light leaking out. It's not really bothering me that much, I'm fine with it actually. But I'm just curious, is it something that can be fixed by dell without having to have them give me a new system?
     
    Sepharite, Dec 23, 2007
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    All the laptops I'm in contact with (personally and professionally) seem to be washed out when compared to a desktop monitor.
     
    Khris, Dec 23, 2007
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  3. zeeta6

    zeeta6 Notebook Guru

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    They can replace the lcd.
     
    zeeta6, Dec 23, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, as Khris said, external monitors (especially if it is an old CRT) will look better.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 23, 2007
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    I hook my laptop up to my CRT all the time.

    The colors are perfect.
     
    Arki, Dec 23, 2007
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  6. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I was actually referring to the 19" Dell flat panels that I have at work and at home. :)
     
    Khris, Dec 23, 2007
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