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    Vostro Ultrasharp = PVA/IPS?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Snipester, May 27, 2008.

  1. Snipester

    Snipester Notebook Consultant

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    I just checked and tried to configure a vostro 1510 and there are options for Ultrasharp panels. In this case do you think it just means glossy/matte or is the panel actually different?

    I've heard that IBM truelife was the last IPS panel available on laptops that we can still buy?
     
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    vengance_01 Notebook Deity

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    no. Sorry.
     
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  3. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    The Ultrasharp simply refers to the highest resolution available for that screen size. Dell isn't consistent in that too.. With sometimes WSXGA+ being referred to as Ultrasharp, and sometimes WUXGA+..
     
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    UltraSharp means better viewing angles.
     
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    overload1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are only a few laptops that use IPS panle, such as, the old IBM T60 with "felxview". Fujitus also has some models that use IPS/AAFS. But based on my experince, they are still not comparable with Desktop monitor with IPS panle. 2 reasons: 1. The drive curcuits are all 6 bit, which means the color of laptop is only 262k, no matter what panel it is. 2. due to limited power, there is usually only 1 lamp and much dimmer than the one in desktop moniter.
    I had a T60 with flexvew, the saturation is very good, but it is kind of "yellowish", so I sold it after a few months.

    The best one I have used is a LG panel in my old E1705, but it is a TN

    My roommate has a tablet ,(Fuji, forgot the model), it is LED+ IPS,super bright and brilliant color. that is tpart of the reason I ordered a M1530 with LED
     
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    Not in the least.
     
    sesshomaru, May 27, 2008
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