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    Clevo P170HM screen question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by thorke, Aug 5, 2011.

  1. thorke

    thorke Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I was going to order my Clevo P170HM today. But I have one final question about the screen. Do you think that the upgrade to a matte screen (17.3" 1920 x 1080 FHD LED Backlit 120Hz 3D 72% NTSC Matte Display) is worth the $200?

    Thanks ;)
     
    thorke, Aug 5, 2011
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  2. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    That all depends on your use and your personal preference. Most will tell you that consistently long hours staring at a screen is easier on the eyes with a matte screen so that is definitely something to consider. I personally like the stock screens on the Sager units, but I also prefer a glossy screen over the matte displays as I like the color look.
     
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  3. MALIBAL

    MALIBAL Company Representative

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    Hi, well considering it comes with the NVIDIA 3D Vision Glasses Kit, I would say $200 is a great deal for this upgrade. We have this screen in stock, BTW. :)
     
    MALIBAL, Aug 5, 2011
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  4. dabooosh

    dabooosh Notebook Consultant

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    I personally decided against the 3D screen. Reason being, it's 72% gamut. If you plan on using the 3D then by all means go for it. Also, I wanted to see for myself what the stock screen is like. Malibal's stock screen on the P170HM is a Hannstar which received very good reviews. It's about 62% gamut and is glossy.

    If I decide in the future that I don't like the stock screen, I'll go ahead and purchase an AUO B173WH01 screen for around $150.00 and they are 95% gamut. The V4 is glossy and the V5 is matte.

    To me, the jump from 62% stock screen to 72% gamut 3D screen wasn't worth $200 even if the 3D is 120Hz.

    From what I understand the matte (V5) AUO B173HW01 are in very short supply which is why you don't see them listed on resellers' websites.
     
    dabooosh, Aug 5, 2011
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  5. mythlogic

    mythlogic Company Representative

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    We have 17.3" mattes and glossy's on our site $120 with laptops all day long and they are 72% (Matte) 90% (Glossy). =)
     
    mythlogic, Aug 5, 2011
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