Compaq V2000 Problems

I just got a Compaq V2000 less than a week back and I find that black text on white background, especially when using the Courier New font (like right now as I type this message), is kind of blurry and not as shar as you'd want it to be.

I ordered my V2000 without a BrightView display? Has anyone of you found a similar problem? Do you think the problem will be resolved with a BrightView display?

I'm already determined to return this baby, although I must say I love it in all other ways, and need help deciding if should get the same config but with a BrightView display.


There were also some other issues I faced: I have a "red" pixel right in the center of the screen, which comes and goes, and HP support says they really can't do anything about it since it is just one pixel.

Also, Intel 2200BG wireless connection seems to slow down when on battery, and speeds up again the moment I turn the AC power back on. I've been able to resolve it to an extent by updating drivers and installing and using Intel's PROset software instead of letting Windows manage my connections.

Any ideas or comments are welcome.

 

Your post caught my eye as I was looking for a V2000. Where did you get the unit? I dont know if this helps but I too had a pixel that was light blue and it came and went like you said yours does and now its gone. But if you got this at a retail store I would take it back. There is no reason for you to have a dead pixel right out of the box(it would bother me).
I did look at the bright view at best buy and I like my print sharp so I took a look at it and it was fine not blurry at all. Did you check your resolution?

 

I bought my V2000 from HPShopping.com. I'm returning it today, and probably will get a BrightView with similar configuration.

I tried adjusting the resolution in every possibe way, but didn't help.

My friend bought a Dell 700m and he had dead pixels too.

I think these days this is all you can expect in terms of quality for this price.

 

Good luck keep me posted..

 

Have you tried disabling ClearType?

Open Display in Control Panel.
On the Appearance tab, click Effects.
In the Effects dialog box, select the Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts check box.
Click Standard in the list.


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Scott

Network Guru Extraordinaire

 

Thanks for the Cleartype hint Scott (phroenips). Too bad, I'd already returned my V2000 by the time I read your mail. Anyways, I checked disabling Cleartype on my desktop and I can very well see the difference.

Anyways, the previous PC also had a dead pixel, so on the whole it's probably good I returned it.

Shall keep you guys posted on this thread once I get the BrightView one.

 

Any word on Broadcom 54g vs Intel 2200BG?

 

I'm aware about the Centrino terminology. (Was working with Intel's IT ops for one year).

What I really wanted to know was the performance-wise difference. For example, as I mentioned, Intel 2200BG wireless connection slows down extermely when used on battery, unless you tweak the settings to maximum power level.

Any ideas if Broadcom is better performance-wise or power-wise?

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by phroenips

 

Basically, the only difference between the Broadcom and the Intel is that with the Intel, you get the pretty "Centrino" sticker

Also, if you're interested in putting linux on the notebook, I know there are drivers for the intel chip...not sure about the Broadcom.

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Scott

Network Guru Extraordinaire

 

Get this to use the WinXP Broadcom drivers under Linux:

http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/

This only works for 32-bit Linux, but that's all Intel CPUs can run anyhow.

 

rehuja, please let me know if you find any info about the broadcom vs intel wifi card differences

 

I'm finally almost convinced to go ahead with Intel 2200BG rather than Broadcom 54g, for the following reasons:

1- I looked at several forums etc. Except for one post which merely mentioned Broadcom giving better performance, I really couldn't find details. Most people simple mention that Broadcom is better being an earlier player in the Wi-Fi market.

2- Broadcom provides little to no support on their Wi-Fi products. They have no adapter-specific or software-specific documentation or drivers on their website. So, if you go for a Compaq notebook, you can get drivers only from the HP Support site. Intel, on the other hand provides all drivers on intel.com, although they recommend getting the same from the vendor (HP) instead, and extensive documentation on their products.

3- Having played with the 2200BG settings on the V2000 I returned, I finally know how to fix things. I'm not sure if I'll get enough documentation to tweak the Broadcom one, in case I need to.

4- I like the cute "Centrino" sticker on my notebook. ;-)

5- Finally, I do have a soft spot for a co. I have worked with for a year. ;-)

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by kogber