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    Survey: Does your Screen vibrate?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hendra, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    I want to put a survey on owners of 15" notebook or larger. I have bought a 15.4" Sony FZ that I have to return because the screen slightly vibrates when I type fast. I want to know if this is a common problem with 15" notebook or larger or did I just buy a bad notebook. I don't have this problem with my 13.3" Sony SZ and my older 10.4" Sony PCG-SR. Both notebooks have very thin screen so that's probably why they don't vibrate.

    So, here's the poll. If you have 15" notebook or larger, does your screen vibrate when you type fast? I have very sensitive eyes so you probably need to really look for it.

    Thank you.
     
    hendra, Jun 12, 2008
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Having a ThinkPad, no, my screen usually stays in the place in which I put it, and doesn't move at all, from there.

    ;)
     
    JM, Jun 12, 2008
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  3. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Dell Vostro 1500 (RIP) didnt shake while it lasted

    Rental Dell Latitude V170 solider than a rock!
     
    X2P, Jun 12, 2008
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  4. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    since when did notebook screens vibrate? I havent seen such a thing even when typing fast

    Must be a loose screw or the its not flat on solid ground
     
    flipfire, Jun 12, 2008
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  5. swarm

    swarm Notebook Geek

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    It's normal for many 15,4"(+) laptops. Some have this problem instantly, some have it after one/two years of using.
     
    swarm, Jun 12, 2008
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  6. l33t_c0w

    l33t_c0w Notebook Deity

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    I have this enormous heavy wooden desk that wouldn't move if a tornado hit. When I type on that, the screen does not move. When I type on my flimsier metal / glass desk, the entire desk shakes, which makes my screen shake as well.

    Any chance you're typing on a surface that itself moves?
     
    l33t_c0w, Jun 12, 2008
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  7. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    no vibration here, nice and sturdy.
     
    plattnnum, Jun 12, 2008
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  8. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    The only things that vibrate when I type super fast are my teeth.
    But yes,my screen does vibrate if I type veeery fast,and the image sort of flickers like wavy patterns.
    That's why when I feel the need to super fast type, I use an external keyboard.
     
    eleron911, Jun 12, 2008
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  9. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    :err: Are we talking about physical movement or screen refresh, both?
     
    hydra, Jun 12, 2008
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  10. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just the physical movement, no refresh.
     
    hendra, Jun 13, 2008
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  11. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    No................
     
    powerpack, Jun 13, 2008
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  12. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've never owned a notebook of any size which had a vibrating screen. If vibration is normal, then thank the typing gods that I'm such a lousy typist.
     
    bmwrob, Jun 13, 2008
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  13. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Maybe the OP got the secret girl version? :p :D :)
     
    powerpack, Jun 13, 2008
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  14. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have no understanding of such a commnt, pp, and so as to remain a member here, do not want to know. LOL
     
    bmwrob, Jun 13, 2008
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  15. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Mine stays in place very well but I have a cooling pad to help stabilize movement and good typing form.

    It would also depend on your keyboard alot I would imagine, soft keys would require less force and thus less vibration.

    bmwrob that avatar is cool, i wanna get my picture taken with that guy.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 13, 2008
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  16. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    I got a PM from a gent in London yesterday who said the person in the avatar is a pretty famous guy in (IIRC) Leningrad. He's a DJ who apparently loves hip-hop and dancing. I knew nothing about this until I received the PM. Included was the guy's name which I was able to Google. Lots of info, pictures, and even a video with him in it. No longer have the PM so can not post the name, sorry.
     
    bmwrob, Jun 13, 2008
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  17. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Google "old" guy with "Santa Clause" beard and shirt that says ***! Throw in Leningrad and I think you might be within 1,000 results of what you want?
     
    powerpack, Jun 13, 2008
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  18. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Ha thats a cool name too.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 13, 2008
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  19. stevoman

    stevoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    mine neither. the screen seems to be fixed on to a frame well.
     
    stevoman, Jun 13, 2008
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  20. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I have owned over 15 laptops, and the only ones with flimsy screens were the cheap old latitude c600 and c800 laptops. You can fix the hinges though, by tightening them up, adding more washers and so forth.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jun 13, 2008
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