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    T400 - Glossy Screen - Any opinions??

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rxblitzrx, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. rxblitzrx

    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    My T400 is on order right now, but I'm wondering if I should modify the screen, like I did with my T61.

    Will a glossy screen improve contrast ratios on an LED backlighting display?

    What about viewing angles?
     
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  2. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    the t400 has matte finish, do you mean modifying it by adding a gloss layer?
     
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  3. rxblitzrx

    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    I mean taking it to ScreenTek.com and having them repolarize the Matte screen to Glossy.

    I did this with my T61 and it changed the contrast/viewing angles a HUGE amount. Repolarizing, according to their website is basically the technology Dell, Sony, and everyone else use to give you "X-Brite and TrueLife"... or whatever.
     
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  4. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Personally I don’t like the glossy. I’ve had both screens and while I feel glossy gives more realism and makes pictures and video look better, I found it a bit annoying for everyday work as it was just too reflective and became a fingerprint magnet. Ultimately, I prefer the matte.
     
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  5. tagx

    tagx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, a led display is an lcd one just like your t61 except that it has a led backlight instead of a flourescent backlight. What you see is basically the same not including brightness.
     
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    Lew Notebook Deity

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    I agree with BinkNR -- I'm glad to be back to a matte screen with my T400.
     
    Lew, Aug 31, 2008
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  7. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Fingerprint magnet? You touch your screen a lot? It's not a touchscreen you know. :D

    For the record, fingerprints can be seen on a matte screen as easily as on a glossy screen, I've both. So far, I prefer the glossy one.
     
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  8. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    I hardly touch the screen—and even then the glossy screen found a way to amplify this. While I have seen a fingerprint on the matte, it is rare that this happens.
     
    BinkNR, Sep 1, 2008
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    sefk Notebook Consultant

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    And forget about outdoor working with a glossy screen. :p
     
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    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    If the LED backlight just increases brightness then I'm definitely getting mine repolarized. I prefer the higher contrast of a glossy screen since I use my laptop 100% indoors. Can't wait!
     
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  11. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Leave indoor for laptops, and outdoor for real outdoor activities. :D
     
    stewie, Sep 1, 2008
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