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    X-Brite vs X-Brite ECO what gives?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by The Sandman, Dec 10, 2005.

  1. The Sandman

    The Sandman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im unable to figure out myself, or get a straight answer from Sony Canada what the difference between X-Brite and X-brite ECO is. I am seriously considering buying a Sony laptop pretty much soley based on their screen quality, but want to understand this difference before i purchase one. Does anyone know this or any other information about Sony laptop screens?

    Thanks a ton
     
    The Sandman, Dec 10, 2005
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  2. sky123

    sky123 Notebook Consultant

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    xbrite = more brighter but cosumes more battery life.
    xbrite-eco= less brighter but saves battery life.
     
    sky123, Dec 10, 2005
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  3. The Sandman

    The Sandman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks,

    I talked to a Sony rep, who told me that Xbrite-Eco is the improved and superior screen. If XBrite-Eco is dimmer, is it considerably dimmer?

    Thanks alot
     
    The Sandman, Dec 10, 2005
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  4. jjfcpa

    jjfcpa Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a BX567B with the XBRITE-ECO screen and it is excellent. I used it today at the coffee shop and there is very little glare. Plenty bright enough for me.
     
    jjfcpa, Dec 10, 2005
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  5. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    no Xbrite-Eco screens are still extremely nice, nicer than almost anything on the market, except Fujitsu screens of course :)
     
    circa86, Dec 10, 2005
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  6. sky123

    sky123 Notebook Consultant

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    why do you think fujitsu are superior than Sony's X-brite?
    I've witnessed both and to tell you truth, I spotted little or no difference. Even if there was, the quality was very similar and there is no telling which screen is better. One screen may be little 'dimmer' than other but gives you better color and contrast.

    Just my 2cents.
     
    sky123, Dec 10, 2005
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  7. Zerodivine

    Zerodivine Notebook Consultant

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    actually in the case of comparison with my friend's the fujitsu is inferior LOL
    prob gotta do with his screwed driver update.. i will ask him to roll back to original manufactured one and will do a test again. his screen has some kind of 'pink' cast.. S6240 btw.
     
    Zerodivine, Dec 10, 2005
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