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    Plan on buying Sager notebook/DTR, LCD display policies in general & matte screen protectors

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by EJG, Sep 20, 2010.

  1. EJG

    EJG Newbie

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    I have been researching higher end notebooks and desktop replacements since early May 2010. So far I have purchased and returned 3 Toshiba Tecra's and 2 Lenovo ThinkPad's. The last ThinkPad came with many stuck pixels. I stopped counting when I counted up to 20. All these notebooks had HD displays so the stuck pixels were hard to see. I always bring up a black slide and view it in a dark room. At least I was able to return these 5 notebooks with no restocking charges. I was going to try a Dell M6500 but Dell said they would only take a notebook back if it arrived damaged so they are not an option. I'm curious that since I received 5 notebooks in a row with varying amounts of stuck pixels, do most HD displays manufactured have some number of defective pixels? All my other business class notebooks to date only have WXGA displays and have zero defective pixels. Maybe its easier to manufacture them. Anyways, Sager's optional dead pixel policy and 30 day money back guarantee convinced me to try them next. I'm leaning towards the new NP7280 or a NP8690. Since I found 5 out of 5 HD displays to be defective, I called Sager and asked them how they tested the displays since a single subpixel can't really be seen with the naked eye. The person I talked to didn't know but said that they were somehow checked. Does anyone on this forum know how they check them? I'm just curious. The reason I tried all the other notebook brands first is because I prefer a non-glossy, matte display. My current plan is to try a Nu-Shield Day-Vue matte screen protector on a Sager model. These are non-adhesive and are held in place by the bezel. Has anyone tried these?
    Thanks'
     
  2. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    ^^ Bad idea. Screen anti glare protectors (regardless of the price and quality) will reduce the sharpness of the image and lower the brightness. I tried a bunch of them with no positive result. If you need an anti glare screen - get a proper business notebook, IMHO.
    So far, the best screen is found in HP 8740w and 8540w (IPS 30-bit panel with RGB LED backlight). M6500 and W701 are good options but have TN panels.
     
  3. EJG

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    I don't seem to notice any reduction in sharpness on my GPS or MP3 displays, albeit they are small displays. I guess if I had to choose between slightly reduced sharpness or stuck pixels, I would pick the reduced sharpness.