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    Watching DVDs on T42/3 a bad idea?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Flyboy, Jan 22, 2005.

  1. Flyboy

    Flyboy Notebook Guru

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    I have read from other posts that there seems to be problems with the playback fluidity on the T42 screens. I am looking at getting a T42/3 but I plan on watching DVDs on it a bit and I am worried that the quality will not be good.

    I hope some of you T42 owners out there can let me know if you find the screen too slow to watch movies on ( I am guessing it is the refresh rate of the screen that is the problem...but I don't [ :D]).

    Thanks!

    -Flyboy
     
    Flyboy, Jan 22, 2005
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  2. RukRem

    RukRem Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ive played movies on mine, although not as good as an HP or Gateway glossy screen, it is watchable... The refresh rate isnt the best but u can definitely watch dvd's w/o a problem
     
    RukRem, Jan 22, 2005
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  3. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I have the T42 with the 15" "flexview" display and DVD movies are great, no problems even with fast action, but I'm not an audio/video phile...just a semi-normal,,,well kind of strange person really who likes to watch a movies once in a while. The only weak point on the T42 is the sound output...it's not that loud, so if you like it loud then you need to invest in some headphones or earbuds.

    Jack

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    bootleg2go, Jan 23, 2005
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  4. Flyboy

    Flyboy Notebook Guru

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    Thanks guys,

    So the ghosting that other people are reporting in the forum is not really a problem for movies? I do not plan on playing any heavy duty action games but movies I really do want to be able to watch without having blurry pictures in action sceens.

    Is it the "flexview" screen that is the one to look for if I want to eliminate the problem and do they make it in 14" aswell as 15" ?

    I really appriciate the help guys!

    Flyboy
     
    Flyboy, Jan 23, 2005
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  5. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Flyboy
     
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    bootleg2go, Jan 23, 2005
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  6. RukRem

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    i have the top of the line IBM video card 128mb, 15" screen, 1600x1200 resolution.
    movies look good not great.
     
    RukRem, Jan 25, 2005
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  7. Flyboy

    Flyboy Notebook Guru

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    RukRem,

    Would you say that the problem is the screen's refresh rate or what?

    Do you see the ghosting that other people talk about during action sceens?

    thanks,

    Flyboy
     
    Flyboy, Jan 27, 2005
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  8. skysailor

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    I dont't think it's a good idea to watch movies using t42,
     
    skysailor, Jan 28, 2005
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  9. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    There's nothing wrong with it, it will work fine. Modern LCD's have little ghosting problems. If the response time is anything less than 35ms there will be no problem.

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    mathlete2001, Jan 29, 2005
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    I think it's misguided to expect a business notebook to compete with units that are essentially geared for entertainment purposes. That said, I find the T42 completely adequate for watching a DVD when I'm on the road or on a plane. Sound is lousy through the speakers but I use my titanium headphones..(the titanium bit is supposed to mean something since they went to lots of trouble to plaster it on the things) and I find it's just fine. As good as a home theater? Nope - but I have realistic expectations.
     
    MambaJack, Jan 31, 2005
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