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    Brightness and Backlight Life

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ImSorryDave, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. ImSorryDave

    ImSorryDave Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does turning down the brightness control when a bright display isn't needed slow the gradual dimming over time of a notebook LCD panel backlight?
     
    ImSorryDave, Jan 19, 2008
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Good question, I would also like to know.

    I think it should (but I really don't know), can someone who knows about this shed some light?
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 20, 2008
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    darklich Notebook Consultant

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    That would require actual testing of two identical notebooks over a considerable amount of time. It's hard enough getting information about LCD brightness as it is. I wish the *nits* level was a standard specification in notebook advertising. This and a standard for noise levels.
     
    darklich, Jan 20, 2008
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