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    Toshiba R500 screen is unacceptable

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Cuthbert, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. Cuthbert

    Cuthbert Newbie

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    The R500 is an absolutely beautiful machine - until you turn it on. The screen is deplorable for such a high end machine. Unless you look directly at it, it becomes almost unviewable. I know that this particular screen has been designed to use outside as well as inside, but it seems a big sacrifice to make for viewing quality indoors.
     
    Cuthbert, Nov 8, 2007
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    lowspeed Notebook Evangelist

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    lowspeed, Dec 23, 2007
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  3. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    It could be different screen brands.
     
    Padmé, Dec 24, 2007
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    lowspeed Notebook Evangelist

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    Very True...
     
    lowspeed, Dec 24, 2007
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    markheus Notebook Consultant

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    I remember a similiar discussion when the X205 first came out. Apparently there were two different manufacturers, LG and another.....Anyway - The it caused some confusion as some were saying that the screen was awesome - and others returning it for bad screen quality.

    Go figure...
     
    markheus, Dec 25, 2007
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  6. lowspeed

    lowspeed Notebook Evangelist

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    I had the same issues with Lenovo's lappys... pretty annoying you can't predict the quality of a 2K+ laptop.
     
    lowspeed, Dec 25, 2007
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  7. JabbaJabba

    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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    Could very well be. Most notebook manufacturers have different screen suppliers for their lineups - i.e. LG and Samsung.

    All I know is that the R500 I had a chance to use, had a nice and vibrant screen.
     
    JabbaJabba, Dec 25, 2007
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