I just found out about Screentek. Does anyone know about the "repolarizing" thing, and is it worth it? My new laptop will be arriving next week and I might as well send it off right away.
Repolarizing LCD Screen - Worth It?
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For a brand new laptop? I believe the answer to that is "no."
STK
If you break your screen and need it replaced, then, Screentek specializes in that, but they must have the specific screen for your model in stock. As I understand it, repolarizing is part of that process, but is a repair technology use for scratched LCDs.
STek
Unless you are buying a damaged laptop - there's no point in spend several hundred dollars to fix a new screen.
Stek2
STK
If you break your screen and need it replaced, then, Screentek specializes in that, but they must have the specific screen for your model in stock. As I understand it, repolarizing is part of that process, but is a repair technology use for scratched LCDs.
STek
Unless you are buying a damaged laptop - there's no point in spend several hundred dollars to fix a new screen.
Stek2
Sorry, I guess what I meant was adding the high gloss anti-reflective coating to my existing LCD panel, so that it looks like Dell UltraSharp or Sony XBRITE. Screentek offers this through something they call PixelBright. Only costs 100 bucks.
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Ahhh! That's a bit different, and they do offer that for $100.
Brite
Yes, it does involve repolarizing an undamaged screen. As for value . . . that really is a personal decision.
I have two laptops - one with the bright screen and the other a standared non-glare screen. The latter is my newest - a Lenovo Thinkpad. I actually prefer the non-glossy screen for most work. But - maybe if you are entertainment focused, you might like the Pixelbrite mod.
It really boils down to how much you value $100.
Just curious - why didn't you order the bright screen in the first place?
Brite
Yes, it does involve repolarizing an undamaged screen. As for value . . . that really is a personal decision.
I have two laptops - one with the bright screen and the other a standared non-glare screen. The latter is my newest - a Lenovo Thinkpad. I actually prefer the non-glossy screen for most work. But - maybe if you are entertainment focused, you might like the Pixelbrite mod.
It really boils down to how much you value $100.
Just curious - why didn't you order the bright screen in the first place?
"Just curious - why didn't you order the bright screen in the first place?"
As far as I know, Lenovo doesn't offer that as an option when you order a new laptop. I wish they did!
Matte finish is ... ok I guess. I think I'm still a newb when it comes to all of this but I'm guessing I like Dell TruLife technology and Sony XBRITE because:
1. It's brighter
2. It appears to be more vivid
People talk about "light reflections" on glossy screens, but that has never really bothered me. I'll easily sacrifice that for increased brightness and contrast. If Screentek can really do what they say, then I'm going to be more than happy with the results. My only complaint with Thinkpads has always been the lack of a XBRITE or TruLife technology in their LCDs. With Screentek located in my home-town of Houston, the price is even MORE attractive!
Honestly, for the work I do on a laptop, I could buy the cheapest POS out there, do the pixelbright mod, and walk away golden.
Thanks for your help!
As far as I know, Lenovo doesn't offer that as an option when you order a new laptop. I wish they did!
Matte finish is ... ok I guess. I think I'm still a newb when it comes to all of this but I'm guessing I like Dell TruLife technology and Sony XBRITE because:
1. It's brighter
2. It appears to be more vivid
People talk about "light reflections" on glossy screens, but that has never really bothered me. I'll easily sacrifice that for increased brightness and contrast. If Screentek can really do what they say, then I'm going to be more than happy with the results. My only complaint with Thinkpads has always been the lack of a XBRITE or TruLife technology in their LCDs. With Screentek located in my home-town of Houston, the price is even MORE attractive!
Honestly, for the work I do on a laptop, I could buy the cheapest POS out there, do the pixelbright mod, and walk away golden.
Thanks for your help!
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When I got my T-60 with the 14.1-in screen, it was not a wide screen, and the glossy bright was not available. I have one on my H-P Pavlion dv1000 - it is wide screen.
The reflection/glare has never really bothered me, but I prefer the standard UXGA format for the work I do.
But, if you decide to have your Thinkpad gussied up, let me know how it comes out.
The reflection/glare has never really bothered me, but I prefer the standard UXGA format for the work I do.
But, if you decide to have your Thinkpad gussied up, let me know how it comes out.
Yeah, I'll definitely be getting the PixelBright mod done. Very very excited.
As for widescreen vs regular. I think I'd prefer standard on such a small screen size, but it would have cost more. If I had more time to look at a widescreen vs regular (maybe at BestBuy) I might have opted for the regular. However, everyday I go without a laptop is costing me dearly, so I just had to pull the trigger and buy something... while still trying to save a little.
As for widescreen vs regular. I think I'd prefer standard on such a small screen size, but it would have cost more. If I had more time to look at a widescreen vs regular (maybe at BestBuy) I might have opted for the regular. However, everyday I go without a laptop is costing me dearly, so I just had to pull the trigger and buy something... while still trying to save a little.
VinDSL
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I like it!
I use the "light reflection" to adjust the screen angle during boot. If I see myself in the screen (like looking in a mirror) then I know the angle is correct.
After boot, there is no "light reflection" to speak of...
I'm gonna assume the same. One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone comes up to your laptop and goes... see THAT? and proceeds to mash a thick finger that was just holding Popeyes Extra Crispy into your LCD.
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