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    P150EM Glossy LCD Bezel

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Aus69, Aug 14, 2012.

  1. Aus69

    Aus69 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know there has been mention of the glossy LCD bezel in other posts and how it can be re-painted however I'd like to get some honest opinions from you guys regarding how reflective / annoying it appears with both ambient and artificial light in the background, particularly with the Matte LCD.

    I've been considering getting a Metabox P150EM, the Australian version, with the Matte LCD however I'm reluctant to do so due to the glossy bezel.

    Thanks
     
    Aus69, Aug 14, 2012
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  2. iaTa

    iaTa Do Not Feed

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    I thought it would be incredibly annoying and was planning to paint it with matte paint.

    However it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be and if anything enhances the screen due to how black it is.
     
    iaTa, Aug 14, 2012
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  3. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    tbh ive not even noticed it as im just so asstounded with the matte screen at the moment.
    i will check tonigh and report back.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 14, 2012
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  4. Aus69

    Aus69 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your replies so far. Appreciate the help
     
    Aus69, Aug 14, 2012
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  5. Apu71

    Apu71 Notebook Geek

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    The glossy bezel does not annoy me at all. As someone else said it even accentuates the brilliance of the matte screen.

    Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Apu71, Aug 14, 2012
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  6. Aus69

    Aus69 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your input, anyone else have any thoughts on this too ?
     
    Aus69, Aug 16, 2012
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  7. Prostar Computer

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    I truely believe it is depended on the application you are using. If your application requires better color and focus, you shall buy Glare type screen. If you are a PC gamer and do not want any chance for reflection, then you shall buy Matte Screen.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 16, 2012
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  8. MrDJ

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    m860tu gloss v P502 matte

    very bright with sun behind me
     

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    MrDJ, Aug 16, 2012
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  9. R3d

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    If you pay attention to the screen you probably won't notice the bezel at all.
     
    R3d, Aug 16, 2012
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  10. Tyshalle

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    I thought it would drive me crazy but it doesn't really bother me at all. I just hate the smudges.
     
    Tyshalle, Aug 16, 2012
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  11. Aus69

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    Thanks for the taking the effort to put some pics in MrDJ. Good work
     
    Aus69, Aug 16, 2012
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  12. HTWingNut

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    Doesn't bother me one bit.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 16, 2012
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