Question for dv9000 owners.

Heya, this is a questtion towards dv9000 owners, and geared towards what type of screen your dv9000 has.

I'm wondering since I plan on buying a dv9000 towards the end of November, and would like to know if there's a chance of getting an a crappy screen type (my dv1000 had an SEC screen, and compared to my dv2000's AUO screen, it was horrid, never want to get one again).



Thanks in advance!

- Jon-Michael.

 

I just received my dv9000t this morning and it came with an LPL screen. LG philips glossy screen, 1680x1050 resolution. Very nice imo.

There is some light leakage at the bottom but it is very minimal.

btw this is my very first laptop.

 

To really get an idea of what screens are being installed in what numbers during any time frame, you really need to get people to post "when" the unit was purchased, the mfg date... what screen they ordered... and what factory # it came from... Serial number range.., etc.

Of course all that is a moot point unless your buying from the same source, during the same time frame and you can buy from the same "batch" as someone else notes.

I say that because HP (like all ODM's) source components from several sources... so they get the best price, plus aren't at the mercy of (1) mfg..


PS: On a dv8000t ordered thru Costco, CTO'd direct from the HP factory in Shanghai... the screen was VERY good..

1680x1050 -single lamp.... Slight drop off in corners... minimal light leakage, very minimal at bottom of screen. (which is where the lamp is...)

 

True, but, I'm more trying to see if the dv9000 uses the SEC screens at all, not on completely avoiding it. I can always return it if need be, then complain.



So far it seems only dv9000s use LG-Philis screens. Been told that by two people. At least for the 1680x1050 res screens.

 

I have a SEC screen, which is very bright and no problem so far. (1440x900)

 

Understand what your asking,

Wish people would post more "detailed" info so a pattern could be seen...


If it was me I'd order it with the 1680x1050.... Note that the above poster saying the 1440x900 he got was SEC which would make sense if the SEC's are of lower quality.

 

I have 2 dv9000ts. Both 1440x900 ultra bright. One has a webcam installed--lots of light leak at the TOP on that one. Only noticeable in black (not an issue for me, but may be for some). Use of "Clear type" seems to worsen quality of type--there's a ghosting effect. Don't know the make of the screen. How do you tell?

 

Did I say I was asking for a "detailed" info so I could see a pattern?

No.

If it was me I'd order it with the 1680x1050.... Note that the above poster saying the 1440x900 he got was SEC which would make sense if the SEC's are of lower quality.

I will be ordering mine with the 1680x1050, since 1, I like the higher resolution, and 2, it seems those screens are made by LG-Phillips.

Go to the Start Menu, right click My Computer, click Properties, go to the Hardware, then click Device Manager.

Go to Monitor, then Plug and Play Properties (I think).

The device's name should be letter's and numbers. I know with my dv2000, the screen's name is "AUO" and then followed by numbers. My dv1000 had "SEC" and then followed by numbers.

Find that out, then post back here with your screen device names.

 

hey i got LPL screen got it from best buy on 10/24/06 the res is 1440x900

 

Both of mine are AUO. Ordered from Costco online 9/28, received 10/12.

 

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Please people don't post any more "detailed" info as Jon-Michael is not asking for detailed info... Don't give your model number, date of mfg /purchase date, or anything like that as Jon-Michael doesn't want to see any patterns develop.....

We wouldn't want to get any data that would help someone else in the market now..



BTW: Jon-Michael I know you weren't asking for detailed info...

I find it sort of interesting that you answered as you did, saying you're going with the 1680 screen and don't want /didn't "ask" for detailed info, saying you've heard from (2) people that the screens used in the dv9000 are made by LG-Phillips, but yet right below that you ask Pixel Chick who has the 1440 screens in both her units to post back the mfg...
Her posting back such info along with the info she posted on where the units were purchased, with the dates of mfg could by some be considered "detailed" info.


PS: You should have posted the info on how to check the mfg of who made the screen in your first post...

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I have the 1600x1050 Widescreen and its a samsung, but it seriously doesnt seem to be that bad. Color is solid, no real noticable light leakage. I'm pleased with it....

 

If someone else wants 'detailed' info, they can easily ask for the info themselves.

That is the point of a public forum, is it not? That's why we all have post buttons, so we may ask questions if we have them. Correct?

BTW: Jon-Michael I know you weren't asking for detailed info...

I find it sort of interesting that you answered as you did, saying you're going with the 1680 screen and don't want /didn't "ask" for detailed info, saying you've heard from (2) people that the screens used in the dv9000 are made by LG-Phillips, but yet right below that you ask Pixel Chick who has the 1440 screens in both her units to post back the mfg...

I was trying to help her figure out what type of screens she had, when she asked on how to find it out.

I did not ask.

Her posting back such info along with the info she posted on where the units were purchased, with the dates of mfg could by some be considered "detailed" info.

As you put it, "by some," not all.



Now, if you want to compile all sorts of info to get a 'detailed pattern' going, by all means, go do it yourself.

 

alright you two get into the octagon and..... GET IT ON

 

I'd rather not fight anyone, especially over such a frivolous matter.

=P

 

Yes it is a very frivolous matter.... Addtionally, you posting back as you did several posts up was uncalled for. "You" saying you had not asked for detailed info.. There was really no reason for you to respond as such when I was just trying to get people to post detailed info, so yes a pattern could be seen for the benefit of all, instead of just (1) person (you).

On your comment about starting a thread, that you weren't "asking" for detailed info, blah, blah,blah....

That's the problem on these boards, everytime someone has a issue, they make a thread about every little thing...

It would make too much sense now to have one thread with detailed info in it on say the screens used in the dv9xxxx series... Much better to have that info spread around thru 500, or 1,000 posts, and you have to sort thru all of it to find what you need, eh?


On your comment about Pixel Chick... You said you were only trying to help her figure out what type of screens she had, when she asked on how to find it out... that you did not "ask"

By asking her to post back, you were asking. Asking for (Gasp!)... "details" in effect...

Once again people, NO-ONE else post ANY detailed info on your screens as Jon-Michael has gotten the info he was looking for... he's made his decision...

We wouldn't want a pattern to be seen on what screens are being installed or anything...


Really thinking about the above, I think it's stupid for you to state you don't what any kind of addtional info.

Addtionally since you said you've already "made your decision", what differance does it make to you if people were to post such info?... and really what does it "hurt"?


I bet the people with the dv2000's that got the crappy screens would have liked to known that from the 22nd thru 28th week that 80% of unit's purchased were getting the crappy screen, eh?

And that units purchased by xyz dealer were getting a batch from the other 20%... That xyz dealer had 400 in stock with the better screen.

We wouldn't want that kind of info... as that's what some would consider "Detailed" info.

Much better to NOT know the model number, the mfg /purchase date, place of purchase, which vendors may have a stock of units with the good screens in them...

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I'm going to be the "adult" here, and end this before it really gets pointless.

Have a nice day, dude.

 

Yes, I agree that it's pointless to debate with someone who cares nothing about others, or cares if this info may help more than oneself. You have your answer, you've made your decision... based on the input of (2) people saying they got xyz screen. So go for it.

You appear to be from the above the typical "one way street" type poster... all info flowing to you for only your benefit... Instead of a "two-way street" type poster who's thinking when posting if the info may benefit others as well.


Thought this thread might turn into something useful to others in the market. I was mistaken.



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