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    Sager NP8278 LCD Options

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by swaaye, Jul 11, 2014.

  1. swaaye

    swaaye Notebook Evangelist

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    Can someone tell me about the three options that XoticPC offers for this model? What panels are they using? Is the 72% gamut screen the AUO B173HW01 V5 and the 90% gamut model the AUO B173HW01 V4?

    • 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen (1920x1080) (SKU - SSC002)
    • 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Glossy Sager Screen w/ 90% NTSC Color Gamut (1920x1080) (SKU - SSC010)
    • 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen w/ 72% NTSC Color Gamut (1920x1080) (Will add 4-7 business days to build time) (SKU - XSC003)
     
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    The colour can be more accurate, it does not necessarily mean over saturated. I have the 90% panel in my P570WM and it is a bit at stock but it just needs some tweaking.
     
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Those models you listed are typically used but it can change at any time depending on what is available. The only thing we can say for sure is the resolution and gamut coverage will be the same.
     
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  4. swaaye

    swaaye Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the info. I've used the AUO B173HW01 V4 before. Nice screen but the color is noticeably more saturated. I think I would go for the v5's 72% gamut and matte finish this time.

    Is the standard equipment LCD the Chi Mei N173HGE?
     
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    The standard panel can change over time.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jul 12, 2014
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    Not sure what the standard model being used is right now. Maybe someone who got one recently can let us know what they got.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jul 13, 2014
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    Djask Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered a standard panel for my specific laptop and I can say, I regret it. The screen is noticeably grainy. The higher quality panels usually mean that you will have a clearer image when using the computer, so I recommend maybe the 90% panel.
     
    Djask, Jul 15, 2014
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    This is my last decision to make before I place my order Friday. Definitely upgrading. But since I'll be using it for photoshop as well as gaming, I'm leaning towards the 90% glossy even though I'm not going to like it as much for gaming.
     
    OTRTexan, Jul 16, 2014
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  9. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    I actually prefer matte for photoshop and glossy for gaming. Glossy screens are more vibrant which makes them better for gaming.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jul 16, 2014
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  10. Prostar Computer

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    Most tend to lean towards glossy for photo editing. Hutsday, you rebel you! ;)

    It will still look great! Games won't take advantage of the NTSC gamut, but I don't think you'll be disappointed.
     
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    If you look at the high end desktop IPS panels out there which most pro's use they're matte :)

    Just be sure to use the right color space, and get it calibrated and you'll be good with either.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jul 16, 2014
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    Is the 72% matte IPS? Also I saw a thread here that sager doesn't promote color calibration?
     
    OTRTexan, Jul 17, 2014
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    All Sager screens are TN, there are no IPS available at this time. Sager doesnt offer color calibration. You can do so yourself once you get the computer, and some resellers offer doing it too.
     
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    As in they decry doing it? I haven't heard that. They don't offer it, as Hutsady said, though. Finding ICC profiles for the panels is difficult, but they can still be calibrated.
     
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    Its still nice to get it calibrated.

    What I believe they are referring to is when you do the calibration process one of the steps is that the "puck" takes a reading of light in your environment. Since that varies by person and location its not 100% accurate when its done off site. But still the results are typically better then not calibrated at all. This is because a larger process of the calibration is the "puck" sitting on the screen directly and seeing how its colors are rendered. That stays constant regardless of environment.
     
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    If I had y'all calibrate mine, best bet would be to go into a closet, shut the door, and have at it. That's basically what I live in ;)
     
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    lol, so in complete darkness :)
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jul 17, 2014
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    Yep, pretty much
     
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    There is also the issue that the panel will drift over time, if you like the colours fairly accurate then factory calibration is fine, if you need it dead on you should have your own colour calibration setup.
     
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    The calibration devices mentioned are starting at a fairly low price nowadays, too. You can find entry level models at just under $100. With that, you have something to use over the lifetime of the display/computer, which comes in handy when the calibration drifts.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jul 18, 2014
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