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    No more free upgrade to Brightview from HP

    Discussion in 'HP' started by thisguy, Nov 11, 2006.

  1. thisguy

    thisguy Newbie

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    Now you have to pay $25 if you want the Brightview screen on the dv2000t...when before it came at no cost...any ideas why?
    perhaps they got enough complains about their cheap SEC screens? why would you pay $25 more to get a crappy screen maybe they stopped using them...just a thought...
     
    thisguy, Nov 11, 2006
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  2. 4cefed4

    4cefed4 Notebook Evangelist

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    I thought BrightView was just the glossy screen cover installed by HP to improve contrast. I'm pretty sure you can have any manufacturer of screen with BirghtView or w/o.
     
    4cefed4, Nov 11, 2006
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  3. preachp

    preachp Notebook Consultant

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    Hi All,
    Does anybody else think that maybe with all the talk about improved color and vibrance that goes along with the Brightview screen that maybe it is not only the surface finish that is upgraded bit also the backlights that are different. Would make a lot of sense all things considered.
     
    preachp, Nov 11, 2006
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  4. icekoala

    icekoala Notebook Guru

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    Hey, trust me, the Brightview screen really hurt my eyes! Therefore, I usually have to dim it to comfort my eyes.
     
    icekoala, Nov 11, 2006
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  5. Azinfellow

    Azinfellow Notebook Consultant

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    Brightview is not just a shinny coating but it does enhance the color, brightness, and makes it easy for you to clean =P.....unscientific point of view; however, technically speaking its a coating that does help out the appearance of the screen causing the screen to look better just like how oil is used on camera lense for clarity.
     
    Azinfellow, Nov 12, 2006
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  6. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    HP has always charged for the Brightview upgrade. The free upgrade was probably just a promotional offer.
     
    miner, Nov 12, 2006
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  7. vassil_98

    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    HP rotates those promotion offers. They may give free dvd upgrade, or RAM upgrade, or bluetooth upgrade...or 150 cash back, which I like the most :)
     
    vassil_98, Nov 12, 2006
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