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we've been asking several times about move laptop panel to 120Hz,
till now we still have no solution on this except 3D panels,
from my point of view I would spend $100 extra for 17" laptop by adding 120Hz panel,
what's your guys opinion?
On one hand, of course better technology is always welcome.
On the other hand, it's a
very niche use case. And the trade-offs may not be worth it for a laptop manufacturer to design a laptop with a 120Hz / 144Hz screen.
1) 120Hz / 144Hz is really only useful for gaming (yes, it has advantages in basic desktop use. But I don't think that anyone would disagree that situation is an added benefit, and the primary purpose is for gaming).
2) Using 120Hz / 144Hz will require more GPU power to run above 60Hz, which is often limited to only the most powerful GPUs running in 1080p laptops.
3) It's more expensive. Most laptop buyers are not enthusiasts with deep pockets to buy expensive high-end gaming laptops.
4) (potentially) uses more power.
5) For eliminating screen tearing during gaming, Gsync and/or Freesync is a viable alternative that does not depend on an overpowered GPU or relatively low panel resolutions.
So you're only looking at benefits for laptops with super-high-end GPUs running at a relatively low panel resolution, in expensive gaming laptops where Gsync / Freesync isn't enough or a viable option, for buyers that are specifically willing to pay extra for that feature. So yes, I'm sure it would be awesome. But I don't think it would sell well.
You forgot more CPU power. A lot more CPU power. Doesn't mix well with these terrible TDP-locked CPUs we've got today. But it does with the desktop chips! =D
Not very much so. High gamut and high refresh panels cost the same traditionally going by Clevo reseller prices over the years.
Depends more on the screen than anything
This is not a REPLACEMENT for high refresh. Most users who want high refresh want it for the buttery smooth feeling and/or the competitive benefit it offers in games. Plus, you can (theoretically; nVidia are price-gouging party poopers) have 120Hz + gsync since they use eDP anyway.
Some of us have issues with desktops only at 60hz. If I am looking at the keyboard while typing the screen has a faint flicker to it at 60hz where at 120hz it seems to have been eliminated or at least severely reduced.
pc gaming has been a niche usage though, if we consider GTX-level inside laptop, as I remember Nvidia claims it just about 10% across all discrete-Gfx laptops. I do believe it won't sell VERY well compare to mainstream gaming laptop, even entry GTX one, but it could have the potential to become the enthusiast gamers' most wanted.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
