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    T500 Screen: CCFL vs. LED Backlight

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by doctorwhite, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. doctorwhite

    doctorwhite Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I am trying to understand the difference between a CCFL and LED backlight screen on the T500 series. Currently CCFL is only being offered but the specs indicate LED should be available as an option. So what is the difference? Benefits?

    Thanks.
     
    doctorwhite, Aug 12, 2008
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    LED is Brighter, thinner and uses less power than CCFL
     
    yuio, Aug 12, 2008
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    yankcrime Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmmm yeah that's weird, w500 also says ccfl.
    Where are the LED's?
    That's a major reason I'm looking at thinkpads.
     
    yankcrime, Aug 12, 2008
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    hsbsitez Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any more information on this issue?
     
    hsbsitez, Jan 30, 2009
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  5. lunik

    lunik Newbie

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    the t500 has led screens now, but only 1280x800 resolution...
    i ordered my t500 with the led so i'll review it when i get my comp (which shld be coming soonish)
     
    lunik, Jan 30, 2009
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    chopped Notebook Enthusiast

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    prepare to be un-amazed.
     
    chopped, Jan 31, 2009
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  7. daylove

    daylove Notebook Consultant

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    LED backlights have better viewing angles, can display a larger color gamut, and are much more power efficient. CCFL are as bright as LED contrary to what people say but it takes them 10-15minutes to reach the LED brightness. Also, CCFL brightness decrease after time(you will notice a decrease in 1-2 years..depending on usage).
     
    daylove, Jan 31, 2009
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    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    I heard there's a discussion ongoing on whether LED's a unhealthy effect on the eyes, mainly due to the larger portion of blue light in most LED backlights. Not sure what the status on that is..
     
    Ice-Tea, Jan 31, 2009
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    i5aac Notebook Consultant

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    LEDs hurt my eyes, so I got a regular panel and am pleased with it.
     
    i5aac, Jan 31, 2009
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    daylove Notebook Consultant

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    I haven't found any article addressing such issue.

    http://www.apple.com/about/ergonomics/vision.html
     
    daylove, Jan 31, 2009
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  11. lunik

    lunik Newbie

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    i am...but with that being said...i wonder if i can change the screen with a mbp screen 0.o
    anyone knows if the connectors are the same :confused:
     
    lunik, Jan 31, 2009
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  12. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    I highly doubt it. If you want a MBP screen in a T500 you should brush up on your soldering skills as you will probably need to fabricate a few parts yourself (and void a few warranties in the process).
     
    jonlumpkin, Jan 31, 2009
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    ibm meister Notebook Enthusiast

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    What happened to the LED backlit WXGA+ ??? Thats what I have on my R400 and it's great. Will they have them again???
     
    ibm meister, Jun 22, 2009
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