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    Vostro 1500 Question (AUO/LG LCD)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by clutch like woah, Sep 24, 2007.

  1. clutch like woah

    clutch like woah Newbie

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    Hello, I ordered my Vostro 1500 a few days ago, with the following specs:

    Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz)
    Windows Vista Business
    15.4 SXGA+
    2GB DDR2 667
    160GB 5400RPM HD
    GeForce 8600M GT
    Intel PRO Wireless 3945 card

    So, here's my question.

    I've heard about the AUO screens being pretty crappy compared to the LG. What are the chances that I'm going to get an AUO screen, considering the screen I ordered (an SXGA+)? And, if I do end up getting an AUO screen, is there anyway I could return the laptop to Dell and get it replaced with the LG screen?

    Thanks.
     
    clutch like woah, Sep 24, 2007
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    If you're getting a widescreen SXGA+, chances are you'll get a SEC, and they can be grainy or yellowish. There doesn't seem to be anyway to specify the manufacturer of your screen, either when you buy or when you return for replacement. You can ask, but that doesn't mean you'll get. But AOU and SEC do make some good screens, so see how yours turns out before you start worrying.
     
    chelet, Sep 24, 2007
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    clutch like woah Newbie

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    Thanks!

    Oh, and if the ship date says 9/28, does that mean that they're shipping it from the factory on that date, or that it's supposed to arrive at my doorstep on that date?
     
    clutch like woah, Sep 24, 2007
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    That's when they ship it.
     
    chelet, Sep 24, 2007
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    steveeb Notebook Guru

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    Ordered my 1500 on 9/17 and got it today... it was an LG screen.
     
    steveeb, Sep 24, 2007
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    Lucky!

    How do you check to find out the manufacturer of the screen?
     
    clutch like woah, Sep 24, 2007
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    offbase Notebook Evangelist

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    Me gotta LG 2! :D
     
    offbase, Sep 25, 2007
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    Got mine yesterday with an LG. This is one of the best notebook screens I've ever seen. Hopefully at this point Dell is sick of replacing screens and just shipping the LG to begin with.
     
    gatorbyte, Sep 25, 2007
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    Right Click Computer icon
    Click Properties
    Device Manager
    Click + next to Monitors
    Double-click Generic PnP Monitor
    Details tab
    Click dropdown menu box and choose Hardware IDs
    Your monitor info should appear
     
    chelet, Sep 25, 2007
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    clutch like woah Newbie

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    I just checked the device manager.

    An LPLF300 is an LG, right?
     
    clutch like woah, Oct 1, 2007
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    Yep. How does it look?
     
    steveeb, Oct 1, 2007
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    Absolutely amazing. There's some light bleeding at the bottom of the screen, but only when it's dark.
     
    clutch like woah, Oct 1, 2007
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    My 1500 was shipped 9/27 and just arrived today 10/03. I was worried about the screen issue also but managed to end up with the LG screen. This thing is great so far!
     
    ericsium, Oct 3, 2007
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