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    NP8130/P151HM1 Screen

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by fineiwill89, Jul 12, 2011.

  1. fineiwill89

    fineiwill89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was looking into buying a NP8130 but before I actually do it I wanted your opinions on the screens offered. There are 3 options offered:

    15.6" 1920 x 1080 FHD LED Backlit Matte Display
    15.6" 1920 x 1080 FHD LED Backlit 95% NTSC Color Gamut GlassView Display +$30
    15.6" 1920 x 1080 FHD LED Backlit 95% NTSC Color Gamut Matte Display +$95

    I have heard the default matte screen is excellent but how are the other options, mainly the 95% glassview one? Is it worth $30? And how intense is the glare with it? Could I use it in direct light (with brightness higher)?
     
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  2. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    you probabaly couldn't, but with my matte one i took it outside, and i could still see in direct sun-light. inside its extremely bright
     
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    The 95% gamut screen has more vibrant colors, and the stock screen already has good colors.

    If you need a matte screen, and can afford to go with the 95% gamut one, go for it. If you don't need a matte screen, go with the glossy 95% gamut one (it's about as glossy as any other glossy laptop), and if you need matte but can't go an extra $95, stick with the stock screen because it's still rather good.
     
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  4. chrisxnguyen

    chrisxnguyen Notebook Geek

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    I have the matte screen 95% gamut and it's the best screen I've ever seen. I cant stop staring at it. Though I would probably be happy with the non 95% screen too. I agree with the others, if you can afford the upgrade, I say go for it, if not, you'll probably be just as happy with the stock matte screen.
     
    chrisxnguyen, Jul 12, 2011
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