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    Vostro 1500screen questions...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by eL_eRiC, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    1. What is "Truelife"?

    2. Is the Vostro 1500 screen glossy or matte?
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 16, 2007
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    AiA Notebook Consultant

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    The TrueLife™ brand is Dell's marketing name for its new anti-reflective LCD screen technology (anti-reflective technology). TrueLife™ is a trademark owned by Dell, Inc.

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    I believe Truelife = Glossy! So if it isnt truelife, then it will be matte
     
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  4. eL_eRiC

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    wait so truelife is glossy with no reflection?
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 16, 2007
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Truelife is glossy and does have a reflection.. matte does not.

    However, people say that a truelife screen has better picture quality.
     
    SmoothTofu, Aug 16, 2007
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    so why does it say anti-reflective? anyway im just going with true-life considering I like glossy mroe the nmatte
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 16, 2007
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    the matte ones are anti reflective since they dont use the glossy coating over the matte screen .. the glossy or truelife is the same under neath from what im told but with a high gloss finish over the lcd.. and the trulife is HIGHLY reflective.. i much prefer it myself i dont like the matte finishes..
     
    zfactor, Aug 16, 2007
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