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Laptops with IPS screens?
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Figures, I posted the actual model there...I knew I did somewhere but felt far too lazy to find the thread/Lenovo model
More accurate color reproduction. The IPS also offers the widest viewing angle. What you normally see with TN screens is that the colors shift rather dramatically as your viewing angle changes. The IPS screens offer much more consistent color accuracy in this regard.
Thanks! I was actually looking at the Lenovo W510 today. I noticed it has screen that says 95% Gamut but I wasn't sure if that was IPS or not. They aren't very descriptive about the specs. For example it says "Multi Recorder Optical Drive"...I'd like a little more info Lenovo!
IPS consume alot of power? It's not usefull for notebooks imo if the laptop IPS displays are also power hungry.
Lenovo x200t, t510, w510
hp eliitebook tablet and 17"
sorry do not know model numbers of the hps without visiting the small business site
hp eliitebook tablet and 17"
sorry do not know model numbers of the hps without visiting the small business site
I do not agree. These true 8 bit color lcds are much better for your eyes, less strain. I will take that plus deeper color depth over a little extra battery life.
NOOO you guys are wrong
Unfortunately, you guys are wrong!
Only the X200 tablet has a IPS screen from Lenovo. But HP offers 2 models that has IPS screens, the Eltiebook 8740w and the Elitebook 8540w, and the screen is called the Dreamcolor 2.
The screen on the W and T series are the same as the one from the 17 inch Macbook Pro, at some point recently.
Unfortunately, you guys are wrong!
Only the X200 tablet has a IPS screen from Lenovo. But HP offers 2 models that has IPS screens, the Eltiebook 8740w and the Elitebook 8540w, and the screen is called the Dreamcolor 2.
The screen on the W and T series are the same as the one from the 17 inch Macbook Pro, at some point recently.
Thanks! I was actually looking at the Lenovo W510 today. I noticed it has screen that says 95% Gamut but I wasn't sure if that was IPS or not. They aren't very descriptive about the specs. For example it says "Multi Recorder Optical Drive"...I'd like a little more info Lenovo!
Lenovo provides very detailed specifications. More than any other manufacturer. What you want is a PDF called "PSREF" they're published a few times during the year. Just visit the Lenovo site.
Somehow you have incorrect info. ThinkPad displays are not the same as 17" MBP. I know. I have new W & T series ThinkPads as well as a mid 2010 17" MBP.
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This is totally unscientific and speculation, but I think IPS screens might be fatter than TN screens (have you ever seen a thin IPS display? I for one haven't! Even the Thinkpads and HPs known to have IPS screens have somewhat bulky screen halves.
Seeing as Steve Jobs has an unhealthy obsession with thinness I wonder if he'd ever go for such a thing.
Seeing as Steve Jobs has an unhealthy obsession with thinness I wonder if he'd ever go for such a thing.
WTF? Have you seen the disassembled iPad and iPhone display? They are thin, at least the Apple IPS display is thin.
IPS displays are quite a bit more expensive as compared to TN panels. I assuming this is the main reason as to why they are not more prevalent in laptops today.