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    HP WXGA+ BrightView vs WXGA+ Ultra Brightview

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dwcnmv, Mar 10, 2006.

  1. dwcnmv

    dwcnmv Newbie

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    Ok I think I have the acronym thing down for the laptop screens but I can't figure out why if I buy a dv8000 that I would spend 100 bucks more for a screen that is still a WXGA+? What is the difference when they say Ultra brightview compared to just brightview? Hp has the usual good better best comparison in the 3 available displays but I don't think I need the super high resolution on it so for me it was either the default or the ultra brightview. Anyone know if it's worth it or even noticeable?

    Thanks

    +Anymore opinions on HP as a company, I plan on buying a 3 year warranty so I figure if they don't use great components that even if they die I still have the hardware warranty. Do they have good customer support, i've heard good and bad(and actually experienced one bad with a desktop for a relative).
     
    dwcnmv, Mar 10, 2006
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  2. 21st Hermit

    21st Hermit Notebook Consultant

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    The way that ChazMan421 explained it to me it that HP simply puts an extra backlight lamp behind the display. Is that worth it to you? It wouldn't be for me.


    PCMag does an annual reliability survey, should be a good, albeit lengthly read.
     
    21st Hermit, Mar 11, 2006
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  3. Slappy san

    Slappy san Notebook Consultant

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    its an extra lamp i think
     
    Slappy san, Mar 11, 2006
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  4. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yep lets you make the screen brghter, Kinda a waste of money, HP is a pretty good brand but their not top of the line or anything.
     
    matt_h1, Mar 11, 2006
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    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It is not just another extra lamp, important thing is, The way it is placed one on top and another bottom. This way light is much more uniform than most Laptop LCD screens with only one lamp at the bottom. Ofcourse it may also helps with brightness.
     
    chinna_n, Mar 11, 2006
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  6. dmo

    dmo Notebook Enthusiast

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    probably lays waste to your battery life, too...
     
    dmo, Mar 12, 2006
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  7. jcpmont

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    I have a DV8000. The screen is kind of dim. nothing dramatic. Just not equivalent to their 15.4 in brightview screen. I tried a Compaq R4000 first, and I must say I found the brightview screen stunning. Then I exchanged it for a DV8000 (I could not stand the fan noise), thinking it was also a Brightview so it would be ok, but the screen is kind of ordinary. I am supposing they introduced the ultra brightview because they knew their screen was so-so. There is no ultra brightview for 15.4 in screens, so that might be an indication. I have not seen the ultra, but it is supposed to be brighter, so I would give it a try.
     
    jcpmont, Mar 18, 2006
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    samiroma Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anybody want's to switch lcd's? I have a regular brightview 1440x900 no scratch no dead pixels, and am looking for a Ultra brightview (dual lamp) 1440x900. If so emailme. I can put also an extra $ towards the switch :). Sami.


    DV8113CL
     
    samiroma, Dec 1, 2006
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    Hp claims the WUXGA offers extra colors.... is this true?
     
    md2b261, Dec 2, 2006
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    I can tell you for sure, I've seen them side by side and the Ultrabrightview is worth every penny. It seems HP's Ultabrightview and Sony's X-Brite Truecolor (not ECO) negate the reflective glare disadvantages of Glossy screens. and in my comparison Ultrbrightview's lowest setting was still better than Brightviews highest, it spreads the light more evenly. Killer screen.
     
    chobes, Apr 3, 2007
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