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    Flexview only in 15" cause of technology?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nmaynan, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. nmaynan

    nmaynan Notebook Guru

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    Anybody know why Lenovo doesn't offer the flexview in 14.1" screens? Is it limitations in the technology or just a marketing decision?
     
    nmaynan, Sep 14, 2006
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    pbdavey Notebook Consultant

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    Marketing ftw! 14" are portables and 15" are workstations and lots of people like the fact that there is a small viewing angle on certain notebooks for privacy reasons, whereas using a workstation at the office doesn't present the privacy concern so you might as well have a nice screen.
     
    pbdavey, Sep 14, 2006
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    jterp7 Notebook Deity

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    its unfortunate that the high res 14" isn't that great either..almost forces you to go with the 15" if you want a good screen since thinkpads generally aren't known for their screens
     
    jterp7, Sep 14, 2006
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    paqtrick22 Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah i think so too...

    why'd anyone need a large viewing angle in small screen size... i think it is more appropriate for smaller sized screens to have a limited viewing angle.

    so when will lenovo create a 17incher T60 with this flexview? that i want to see :) ... hmm can it compete with xps1710 and precision m90? hehe just a thought there guys, all i can do now is imagine

    but hmm... i hope mine has that flexview
     
    paqtrick22, Sep 14, 2006
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  5. Ethyriel

    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    A 17" would more than likely be a new line or bring the G line back.
     
    Ethyriel, Sep 14, 2006
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