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    x220 IPS screen colateral

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kyriu, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. kyriu

    kyriu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just found out... I can see it through my polarised sun glasses! Cool :)
     
    kyriu, Aug 16, 2011
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  2. Colonel O'Neill

    Colonel O'Neill Notebook Deity

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    Well. That's by nature of IPS.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Aug 16, 2011
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    floz23 Notebook Evangelist

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    No, not all ips are like this. My NEC EA232wmi is e-IPS, and you can't see it through a polarizer.
     
    floz23, Aug 16, 2011
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    My T42p's QXGA IPS LCD can't be seen through a polarizer at certain angles. Same goes for my iPhone 4's IPS LCD.
     
    edit1754, Aug 16, 2011
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