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    Question about the Sager Np8130 (P151HM1)

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by justinfoo, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. justinfoo

    justinfoo Notebook Guru

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    I need a recommendation about the 2 screens. Either the matte stock screen or for 30 bucks more the 95% gamut glossy. Ive heard bad things about glossy screens but it is 95% gamut.

    So recommendations please?
     
    justinfoo, Jun 30, 2011
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  2. tellarion

    tellarion Notebook Consultant

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    Generally, glossy screens will only be worthwhile if you use them indoors without direct lighting on the screen. It 'can' make the screen seem slightly better, but will be a pain in the butt as far as reflections go. I'd stick with a matte screen. Btw, I just received my 8130 with the stock screen(which is ~60% gamut btw) and it is BEAUTIFUL. I don't think you will be disappointed either way :)
     
    tellarion, Jun 30, 2011
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  3. Vapkez

    Vapkez Notebook Evangelist

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    I second that
     
    Vapkez, Jun 30, 2011
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  4. MALIBAL

    MALIBAL Company Representative

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    I'm glad you're enjoying your notebook. I agree, the stock screen is very nice on this model. :)
     
    MALIBAL, Jun 30, 2011
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  5. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    @MALIBAL I ordered a p150hm on 6/29 and i checked the status on your website, and says its been processed. will i get anymore information about the order or will i just get the email, when it gets shipped
     
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  6. justinfoo

    justinfoo Notebook Guru

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    Does anyone have a comparison of the stock matte (not 95% gamut) and the 30$ more 95% gamut glossy?
     
    justinfoo, Jun 30, 2011
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  7. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    What are you using the laptop for? Most likely, you'll enjoy having the matte screen more than having the 95% gamut.
     
    ElBlufer, Jun 30, 2011
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  8. justinfoo

    justinfoo Notebook Guru

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    a fair amount of gaming, some engineering stuff, and ill mostly be using it in my dorm or in the classroom
     
    justinfoo, Jun 30, 2011
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  9. Mr_Mysterious

    Mr_Mysterious Like...duuuuuude

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    In that case you don't =need= the 95% gamut screen, but it's a nice upgrade to have at only $30+

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Jun 30, 2011
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  10. MALIBAL

    MALIBAL Company Representative

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    Check your PMs. :)
     
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  11. ElBlufer

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    Because some classrooms will inevitably have horrible ambient lighting or a window behind you, go for the matte.
     
    ElBlufer, Jun 30, 2011
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