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    Dead Pixel Finder, fast easy program

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JimyTheAssassin, Sep 19, 2006.

  1. JimyTheAssassin

    JimyTheAssassin Notebook Evangelist

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    http://www.astris.com/dpl/
    I haven't used it, but I don't own an lcd or notebook.. perhaps this would be useful. It could be a fast way to verify a purchase in person, if they allow you to use it first, or diagnose just how many blown/stuck pixels you have. May the force be with you :)
     
    JimyTheAssassin, Sep 19, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    moving to software
     
    drumfu, Sep 19, 2006
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    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks! a great small app.

    this can also be used to check out light bleed issues and overall image quality. This software lets you see what "black" looks like on an LCD. It also lets you see other problems. For example My Dell's Samsung LCD is (a little) darker in the corners than in the middle. Black is also not very black.
     
    Leshii, Sep 19, 2006
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  4. yan

    yan Notebook Consultant

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    I have a dead pixel smack right in the centre of my screen. It's so close to the centre, infact, that I use it as a crosshair in my shooter games.
     
    yan, Sep 19, 2006
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  5. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Not one dead pixel on either of my desktops, or my notebook! :)
     
    KGann, Sep 19, 2006
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