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    Matte screens - ProStar vs. XoticPC?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by raevon1, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. raevon1

    raevon1 Newbie

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    I'm preparing to order a couple laptops from either ProStar or XoticPC, and I want the matte screens on them. On the P151HM it looks like ProStar offers this screen standard
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    15.6” Full HD 16:9 LED Backlit Wide screen (1920x1080) with Matte Finished Screen (but it doesn't say what the color gamut spec is)

    while XoticPC shows this as an upgrade for the P151HM for an extra $190:

    15.6" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen w/ 95% NTSC Color Gamut (1920x1080)

    How do I know whether the screen from ProStar is as good (or at least good enough) as the XoticPC screen? I need a ten-second education here, help, please!
     
    raevon1, Apr 14, 2011
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  2. hizzaah

    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    the stock screen on the p151 is a matte screen

    xotic has the option to upgrade to a better matte screen

    many of the p151 owners like their stock screen

    i upgraded my p150 to the 95% screen and really really like it :) it's up to you
     
    hizzaah, Apr 14, 2011
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  3. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    The stock screens on these Sager machines are actually some of the better stock screens I have seen. We have a lot of users that like the stock screen, but the upgraded screen will be a higher color gamut and it has been very popular among photo/video enthusiasts. I really do like the looks of the upgraded screen myself, and it has been a very popular option.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Apr 15, 2011
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  4. robobzzoy

    robobzzoy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got the 95% matte upgrade from Xotic. Its pretty sexy, and I couldn't tell it was a matte from just looking at it. Its very bright (almost too bright?) but the colors look excellent. I do wish I was savvy enough to calibrate it "correctly", but leaving it alone looks just fine.

    On another note however, I was having some feelings of nausea and headaches after looking at the screen at work. I'm not sure what it was, maybe going from a crap dell screen to pure excellence, but it has mostly passed i think.
     
    robobzzoy, Apr 15, 2011
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  5. Renovatio

    Renovatio Notebook Consultant

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    Don't mean to hijack but - Big question: Are we ever going to get these sexy screens in 16:10? :D
     
    Renovatio, Apr 15, 2011
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  6. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    I bought mine from a norwegian reseller, but how can i identify what type of matte screen i got?
    I got the Clevo P170HM (Should be same as Sager 8170) and the matte screen is so awesome. :D
     
    DEagleson, Apr 15, 2011
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  7. raevon1

    raevon1 Newbie

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    I phoned ProStar and asked for specs for the screen and they said they couldn't provide any information about them! They couldn't tell me the % gamut or anything else. Frustrating.
     
    raevon1, Apr 15, 2011
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  8. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    The main screens shipping now with the models... :)

    NP7280 is model Hannstar 173PUW1 series

    NP8170 is model LP173WF1-TLC1 by LG

    NP8150 is model AU OPTRONICS B156HW01 V0 (H/W:1A)

    NP8130 is model AU OPTRONICS B156HW01 V1 (H/W:0A)


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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Apr 15, 2011
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  9. hizzaah

    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've got an extra B156HW01 V.0 (glossy) screen if anyone wants purchase it :p got it with the intentions of replacing the one from my Dell, but it has different connections :( I really wanted to used it too
     
    hizzaah, Apr 15, 2011
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