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    14" WXGA+ LED versus non-LED

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by adesai, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. adesai

    adesai Notebook Consultant

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    I have a 14" WXGA+ non-LED display and was wondering the following. Are LED displays a lot brighter? Is the difference sufficient enough to upgrade?
     
    adesai, Jun 4, 2009
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    Th1nkpad Notebook Consultant

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    They should be brighter and use up less energy than conventional CCFL backlights. However, the difference is not significant. LEDs do last a lot longer than CCFLs, but considering the average lifespan of laptops, it wont make a difference.
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    For indoor usage, I'd say stick with what you got. Now if you want to use it outside a higher nit screen will have its advantages. Plus upgrading your screen will void your warranty if you care.
     
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    That depends on what specific LED versus CCFL displays are in question. Some LED displays are a CCFL-level 200 nits, while some CCFL displays can reach up to 250 nits.

    In general, LED displays are brighter and use less power than CCFL displays.
     
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  5. Phil

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    So true.

    To add: Some CCFL displays have double the contrast of LED displays.
     
    Phil, Jun 5, 2009
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