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    BZ series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by neo871, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. neo871

    neo871 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    I have just purchased a BZ12VN laptop and i'm very disappointed by the screen quality. The LCD has a very poor contrast and it looks very foggy. I'm comparing it with a Z11WN and the difference is fabulous. The Z's LCD has more vibrant colors and the contrast is a lot better?

    Is there anyone with a BZ series laptop to confirm my opinion?

    Thanks!
     
    neo871, Nov 9, 2008
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  2. ascariss

    ascariss Notebook Deity

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    hmm interesting, I would have assumed the BZ screen to be good since it is a business laptop. Unfortunately there were no BZ laptops at the sonystore here, so could not compare it to the others on display.
     
    ascariss, Nov 9, 2008
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    neo871 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes, i know....it is a business laptop indeed, it's very sober and with not many design features, but the screen......... :(
     
    neo871, Nov 9, 2008
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    I don't understand, used in 1440 x 900 the screen is everything but foggy for me. And the contrast is also fine for my taste... :confused:
     
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    i will have to take some pictures because it's really obvious in my case, i'm so disappointed
     
    neo871, Nov 10, 2008
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    nixon Notebook Evangelist

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    The BZ's screen, based on business customers feed back is still an XBRIGHT screen, but has a new coating on it to help with reflections that come with the ubiquitous fluorescent overhead lighting found in the business work place. I know that was my largest complaint working on a BX from day to day, was the reflections of the lights, and now it's largely gone with the new BZ screen. It's not the super screen you'll find on the Z or FW series, for sure, but I've been incredibly happy with the new BZ screen on my notebook.
     
    nixon, Nov 10, 2008
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