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    question to all SZ owners

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by _radditz_, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. _radditz_

    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    Ive noticed that the SZ comes with X-Black only as opposed to X-Black with double lamp technology.

    I was wondering what you thought of your screens? How bright/sharp are they?

    Ive heard that double lamp gives a brighter screen but if i can do without it then it means i pay less.

    Has anyone compared their SZ screen to an FE screen?

    Thanks for the help.
     
    _radditz_, Jun 10, 2006
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  2. Lyshen

    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know how much brighter it will make it but keep in mind the size difference. You don't really need double lamp... cause its a smaller screen and also having double lamp will increase power consumption.

    Regarding sharpness, the lamp won't make it any sharper it just increases the brightness. And honestly I think its pretty darn bright as it is, I have mine set to always brightness level 7 (out of 9) or lower if on battery. Its too bright at max setting.
     
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    lithast Notebook Geek

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    Lyshen, the SZ150 is a premium model yeah? The SZ premium screen is LED backlit, not lampbacklit. It is significantly brighter than the lamp lit screen of the non premium.
     
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    yup WAY brighter
     
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    what do the people who dont have the premium version think? Is X-Black bright enough?
     
    _radditz_, Jun 11, 2006
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    SpcmnSpff Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the normal X-Black and I can only agree with Lyshen: It definitely is bright enough. Full brightness is good enough to work in direct sunlight, which I think is pretty much the worst case scenario for a glossy screen notebook.
    And by the way: Having seen the X-Black and the LED screens side to side, I can tell you: Yes, the LED is brighter, but it's not as extreme as some people make it sound.
     
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    Another way of putting it is the LED screen is like having two or three extra notches of brightness.
    For me, at work, I would have to have it at full brightness when I had my sz120. The sz160 I have now, I have it set to two bars lower and it works about the same.
    I didnt think it would be worth paying $400+ more for that feature. Well, there were some ofther differences, but that was the main one for me. After using it, I would say if you have the cash, get the brighter one. Consider it this way, you use the screen 100% of the time. wouldnt you want the best you can afford?
     
    starstreak, Jun 11, 2006
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