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    other laptops that have a similar display panels as a macbooks?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mrcarter, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. mrcarter

    mrcarter Notebook Geek

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    Macbooks have a very good display panel and I fell in love with it the first time I saw it.

    Other than buying one, are there other laptops that have a similar or even superior screen?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Sony Vaio Z/S models. Apple's panels are just bright. It makes them look better than they are. Try a 1920x1080 13.3" panel on a Vaio Z, or a 1600x900 panel on a 13.3" Vaio S. They're pretty darn nice.

    Brightness wise, I'm not sure though.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 20, 2011
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  3. Kaelang

    Kaelang Requires more Witcher.

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    Look for anything with a 8 bit TN panel or IPS display and you'll be good. I've read that Alienware uses good screens on their gaming notebooks.

    The MBP just uses an AUO 8 bit TN panel if memory serves.
     
    Kaelang, Aug 20, 2011
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  4. Thierry19

    Thierry19 Coffee enthusiast

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    Try the new LG laptop, great quality, tiny bezel and super large viewing angle!
     
    Thierry19, Aug 20, 2011
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  5. H.A.L. 9000

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    I believe the model you're talking about is also IPS... I think...
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 20, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The 1920x1200 RGB LED panel in the M17x R2 is great, plus if you get rid of the glossy E2E plexy the screen itself is matte, all you have to do is make a bezel.
     
    katalin_2003, Aug 21, 2011
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    As katalin said, the M17x R2 has one of the best screens available in the laptop world.

    M17x R2 is out of production now so you will have to resort to other models.

    The new AW models are WLED screens. I think you could consider a laptop with an IPS screen (HP elite, Dell vostro) etc if you are not looking for chassi design.
     
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    The Lenovo Thinkpad x220 has a 12.5" IPS screen.
    Check out the lenovo forum, there are lots of people who have it giving their impressions of it.
     
    gmoneyphatstyle, Aug 21, 2011
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    dell's RGBLED screens are as good or better than the macbook's
     
    afhstingray, Aug 21, 2011
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    jul644 Notebook Consultant

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    jul644, Aug 21, 2011
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