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    x301 - Who makes the LED panel on this model??

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rxblitzrx, Sep 27, 2008.

  1. rxblitzrx

    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    My sibling is in the market for a X300 or X301 to replace the Sony Z she just got yesterday. She's already unimpressed by the screen. I'm going home tonight to do a comparison with my T400 and watch it pwn the Z.

    Does anyone know if LG manufacturers the LED LCD on the X301??
     
    rxblitzrx, Sep 27, 2008
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    If you go into device manager and select monitors, and then select hardware id, you should have a code, it will normal relate to a panel manufacturer!

    the image below is just an example

    [​IMG]
     
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    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks dude, but I don't own the X301 yet. I wanted to get this info before I order.
     
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    I don't own a X301 , maybe an owner can give you more information, but sometimes manufactures will use panels from different manufactures in the same model and the quality can vary considerabley!!
     
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  5. rxblitzrx

    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    agreed. So far I know Lenovo uses LG and Samsung for their LCD panels.
     
    rxblitzrx, Sep 27, 2008
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    sugo Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Sony Z screen is top notch and very impressive. I'm afraid only a properly calibrated LED panel might compare to it.
     
    vuong05, Sep 27, 2008
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    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    k. These comments seem to be consistent with what I've heard about the Sony Z LCD. However, she's complaining that it's not as sharp/contrasty as her old Dell 700m! I'll have to go home to see exactly what she's talking about.

    Does Sony utilize two different manufacturers for its Z LCD?

    I'll be sure to post the manufacturer on her Z when I get home using Everest.
     
    rxblitzrx, Sep 27, 2008
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    she might just have the wrong resolution set! :D
     
    pcharouz, Sep 27, 2008
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    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    lol. it barely came out of the box! ok, i'm gonna go home now and look at this bad-boy.
     
    rxblitzrx, Sep 27, 2008
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    rxblitzrx Notebook Evangelist

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    it took me about 3 seconds to see that the sony lcd is superior in color to the LG panel on my t400. i dunno what she smokin'
     
    rxblitzrx, Sep 27, 2008
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    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Sorry, but if you didn't like the screen on the Z, something is wrong with your eyes.

    It is by far one of the (if not THE) best 13" LED screens available.

    Wow, what a strange thread :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 28, 2008
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    Why don't you buy the thinkpad x302 ? it has one of the best LED panel on earth.
     
    runrunForest, Sep 28, 2008
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