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    GRT Screen Question

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Screener, May 20, 2004.

  1. Screener

    Screener Notebook Enthusiast

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    For all GRT owners out there, please tell me if the glare from the screen is noticably worse than a regular notebook screen. The screen appears to be great but I am concerned I will see an annoying reflection since most of the day I look at a software application that has a black background. Thanks.
     
  2. jesoonster

    jesoonster Notebook Enthusiast

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    not noticeably worse....go check out bestbuy or circuitcity (do you live in the usA? seems like lots of ppl here live in europe). I think the upgrade in display quality is worth much more than the slight reflection the screen gives off. If you are that concerned you may want to try out the fujitsu N5010 which has a pretty much identical screen with the Sony XBRITEs but with an anti-glare filter (or so says some ppl I haven't confirmed it) I couldn't compare the fujitsu n5010 side by side with the vaio to tell the difference in reflective properties...however I did see the Sony at the stores and I have to say the glare is about the same....(I have the fujitsu notebook. )
     
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    Slat Notebook Evangelist

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by jesoonster

     
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    angelic_shanz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found that the xga screen had more glare then the sxga but your looking at the grt with the sxga...the glare has never ever been a problem for me even on black backgrounds. The screen is well worth the purchase I would never go back.
     
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    Youhou Notebook Guru

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    I've checked out both lcds at a store and they both look very beautiful with sharp images.

    I don't fully understand the term "glare" used in this context but I didn't see my reflection as I waved my hand across it while the screen was on and when I turned it off.

    Although I did notice that the Vaio had a glossier screen.
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Youhou

     
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