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    W530 screen performance at sunlight

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by michaelr524, Jul 30, 2014.

  1. michaelr524

    michaelr524 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm considering to buy a Lenovo w530 or a Dell M4800, for the Dell one I've found reviews showing excellent visibility outside at sunlight. But couldn't find any such reviews for the w530.
    Can anyone tell or send links for reviews on how does a w530 perform outside?

    Thanks,
    Michael
     
    michaelr524, Jul 30, 2014
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    michaelr524 Newbie

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    Oh and another thing, I've found a store on eBay selling a w530 and in the specifications the display is described as: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) LED Backlit Widescreen and WWAN antenna (95% color gamut, anti-glare)
    Is this information correct? Are all w530 laptops assembled with the same display type/model?
     
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    No.

    W530 also came with 1366x768 (HD) and 1600x900 (HD+) LCDs.

    As for outdoors use, FHD panel seen on these machines is usable but not optimal IMO.
     
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    Do you know how does it compare to the Dell FHD or the QHD+ display of the M4800 Precision model?
     
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    I've never used M4800 for more than 15 minutes, and that was indoors, so I can't help you there.
     
    ajkula66, Jul 30, 2014
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