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    dv 4000 "matte" screen quality

    Discussion in 'HP' started by davez82, Nov 21, 2005.

  1. davez82

    davez82 Notebook Consultant

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    I've posted this in other forums but maybe you guys can give some thoughts on this. How is the quality on the dv4000 non glossy screen? The glossy version i've seen at CC has light bleeding from the bottom, single bulb illumination. I've heard the matte version does not have this problem as each pixel uses "diodes" for lighting not a backlight?

    example of bleeding:
    http://www.proportable.com/images/demos/w3v/10.jpg

    thanks
     
    davez82, Nov 21, 2005
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  2. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Almost every notebook has light leakage, even those with matte screens, it isn't just restricted to glossy screens.
     
    Rahul, Nov 21, 2005
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  3. davez82

    davez82 Notebook Consultant

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    well if there is anyone with a matte dv4000 can answer my question?
     
    davez82, Nov 21, 2005
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  4. chinna_n

    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Rahul is right. It is not restricted to Glossy screen.

    AT this time we do not have backlit by LEDs( diodes) for laptops screens. There are few LCD monitors( not for laptops) released recently (by NEC and one other company) which uses LED module instead of current fluorescent lamps. The odd thing is, these are bulkier than current current models because of 1st generation led modules, but light distribution is really good and color reproduction is also very good. But these are currently very expensive and intended for graphics professionals, cost more than than our typical laptop.

    So do not hold your breath for LED based backlits for laptop. Sure one day they will come, but it takes a while.

    BTW I had Toshiba P-10 series 15.4" non-glossy screen(same with many other laptops I used) it too does have same light leakage, mostly from bottom. But depending on supplier it may vary little( for each batch supplier of LCD module may vary).
     
    chinna_n, Nov 21, 2005
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