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    Zepto 6224 screen? UK

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by staffsMike, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. staffsMike

    staffsMike Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the screen matte or gloss for uk models?
     
    staffsMike, Aug 17, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Matte. They call it UltraCrisp, but its matte.

    I'm finding it quite acceptable after using glossy displays for the past two years because it is very bright, but the matte coating slightly reduces the sharpness.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 17, 2007
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    ZeptoUK Company Representative

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    Matte Screens

    6224
    6324
    6024

    All others are glossy
     
    ZeptoUK, Aug 17, 2007
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  4. staffsMike

    staffsMike Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks guys
     
    staffsMike, Aug 17, 2007
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    personally I'm very impressed with the display. never had a glossy one but the res is really nice. detailed but not so you have to squint. much better than 1200*800 imo
     
    ninjasmith, Aug 20, 2007
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  6. John Ratsey

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    Yes, the 14.1" WXGA+ resolution is a good compromise and is the main reason for me getting a Zepto.

    I did find it necessary to increase the minimum font size in Firefox to 12 point since some web pages are designed with small text and big areas of small text get hard on my eyes.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 20, 2007
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    aren't they all UltraCrisp, ie a compromise between regular matte and glossy? Not true glossy?
     
    fuddam, Aug 24, 2007
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    Mine is called ultracrisp too, a glossy one, and its really glossy (at least aside my IBM A31 matte one :D)
     
    Sprint, Aug 25, 2007
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    UltraCrisp has nothing to do with the screen beeing matte ore glossy.
     
    tofen, Aug 26, 2007
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