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    ThinkPad with best/brightes 15.4

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Asgaroth, Sep 17, 2009.

  1. Asgaroth

    Asgaroth Notebook Geek

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    what is the best screen WSXGA+ or WUXGA?

    looking only at t500 or w from Thinkpad series.

    thanks
     
    Asgaroth, Sep 17, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

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    The T500/W500 WSXGA+ screen is rated at 200 nits.
    The W500's WUXGA screen is rated at 150 nits.

    The WSXGA+ is brighter, and according to several users/reviews, more evenly backlit.
     
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  3. Asgaroth

    Asgaroth Notebook Geek

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    any idea how it compares to the HP dv5t? 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity
     
    Asgaroth, Sep 17, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There was a MaxBright screen on the Z60m, which I believe was 300 nits.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 17, 2009
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    Choice is yours, so there is no "best". If you want the higher possible density screen, get a WUXGA. If you don't want such an "extreme" screen, go for the WSXGA+. Plenty of people prefer it. Others (like me) love the WUXGA. Very very clear. It needs a bit more tweaking with software than WSXGA+, but that is not difficult. It is plenty bright enough for indoor work. I would not want or need it any brighter, unless I was working in direct sunlight - in which case I would probably consider a double-lit W700 WUXGA, or a LED screen (in a Dell). My screen is evenly lit. A beautiful screen.
     
    antskip, Sep 18, 2009
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    MastahRiz Notebook Evangelist

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    MastahRiz, Sep 19, 2009
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