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    Screen quality P150 v P170

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by markom, Jul 22, 2011.

  1. markom

    markom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I'll soon be ordering one of the new Clevos from PC Specialist, a UK reseller. I'm still debating whether to take the 15" or the 17" Vortex II, i.e. P150 or P170. One issue that I'd really like help with is the quality of the screens on offer - I've gone through the various threads on this, but I confess I'm a bit confused as to the various models available, particularly because the screens offered in the UK might not be the same as in the US.

    So, on the 15" PCS offer only the stock glossy AUO B156HW01 V.3 screen.

    On the 17" they offer the stock glossy AUO B173HW01 V.0, and the upgrade matte Chi-mei N173HGE-L11.

    The resolution on all these screens is the same (1080p), the 15" has 60% gamut and both 17" screens have 72% gamut. But what I'd really like to know is how these screens compare in terms of image quality generally, contrast, and vertical viewing angles. Any help would be very much appreciated.
     
  2. Ktulu85

    Ktulu85 Notebook Evangelist

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    A friend and I both got our Sagers at the same time. I got the P150HM (15 inch) and he got the P170HM (17 inch). We both got stock screens.

    We both ran a side-by-side comparison of the Unigine Heaven Benchmark software, and I gotta say, my 15inch was brighter and had much richer colours than the 17 inch cousin.
     
  3. markom

    markom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Ktulu. And is your 15" screen the AUO V.3 ?
     
  4. X-ray3

    X-ray3 Newbie

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    I have a P150 and a LG-Display
     
  5. markom

    markom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks. Again, anybody have experience with these specific screens?