MEGABITE82 - I'm a bit confused about the info you've provided here. The DELL site reports you have a Samsung screen, but astra32 reports you have the Chi Mei Optoelectonic screen. Either way, you have one of the original screens, not the revised screens.
Thank you for the information. I was confused as well with the discrepancy, but I'd assume that astra32 is correct. I'll talk with Dell regarding the replacement and I'll post back on the result.
jrxxman - From the astra32 results you provided, I assume you purchased the WXGA+ screen. Before the revised screens were available, astra32 reported the LG-Philips as an LPL0000 with a manufacture date of Jan05. The revised screens are being reported as LPL00E0 with a manufacture date of Jan06.
Looks like you had the revised screen from the start. Can you provide some detail on the problems you are seeing with this screen?
Thnks alesis.
Message Edited by alesis on 02-15-2007 06:08 AM
Sorry for the late response. I do have teh WXGA+ screen with the revised screen. The viewing angle is poor and the brightness when running on battery is weak. The resolution is blurry. It is like looking through a fogged up pair of glasses.
Sorry for the late response. I do have teh WXGA+ screen with the revised screen. The viewing angle is poor and the brightness when running on battery is weak. The resolution is blurry. It is like looking through a fogged up pair of glasses.
jrxxman,
No offense, just curious... You are running the panel at native resolution, right (1440 x 900)?
Sorry for the late response. I do have teh WXGA+ screen with the revised screen. The viewing angle is poor and the brightness when running on battery is weak. The resolution is blurry. It is like looking through a fogged up pair of glasses.
jrxxman,
No offense, just curious... You are running the panel at native resolution, right (1440 x 900)?
Chad
yes, I am using the native resolution ... I tried using the lower resolution. That was even worst. When displaying the contents from certain websites (ie: ebags.com), you can see the blurriness of the words.
Same experience for me. Am running in native mode on the "revised" WXGA+. Shifting to anything else distorts characters and text. Did not experience this to the same degree with the Quanta (WXGA).
Some panels are better than others at interpolating lower resolutions, but I would not consider any LCD flat panel "useable" at anything other than native resolution...
You might get away with playing a game or watching a movie at a lower resolution but the image will not be anywhere near as sharp as it would be at the panels native resolution. Text would be especially blurry.
I've just had a screen replaced with the "V2" and here is the info:
Original Screen:
When the screen was taken out, I could not see any manufacture information on it.
Astra32
Monitor Vendor: CMC
Monitor Model: CMO 1415
New Screen:
The back of the new screen said: Samsung 0651 LTN141WD-L01
Astra32
Monitor Vendor: Seiko Epson
Monitor Model: SEC 4475
The only difference I could see is that the "V2" was that it is slightly brighter, otherwise the same as the original display. This was replaced on one of my client's machines and I was quite dissapointed with the way the tech handled the system. Maybe I'm a little picky when it comes to quality of service, but when I see nicks from flat blade screwdrivers being used to pry open the case and cross threaded screws, I'm not in a hurry to have Dell touch my D620 anytime soon.
not sure if this got posted - had a 'remote control' session with tech support and new drivers downloaded for my 1405 - decent results aand display now 'acceptable' have seen better but it is improved.......
Just an update. I had the "revised" WXGA+ replaced with the WXGA Quanta today with better results from a brightness point but again I lose the WXGA+. If anyone ever gets the "revised" LCD WXGA+ that they are very happy with, could you please post the part number from the tech invoice or dispatch notice.
I just finished a session with tech support using remote control - he downloaded new drivers and adjusted system with pretty good results - much better now - give it a try
I ordered a new D620 approximately 2 hours ago. Then I read through 29 pages of posts regarding screen problems. I am feeling pretty dumb right now and thinking about calling to cancel the order. I use my computer several hours a day, both docked with a big LCD and undocked with the built-in screen, at my office, in my car, and at home.
Can anyone confirm that the screen problem has been fixed on new systems?
For background, I have several Dell products in my office, and have been happy with each one. I ordered the D620 (with NVIDIA card and WXGA+ screen) as an upgrade to my D400, in lieu if the D820, which I considered to be too bulky and heavy, and in order to dip my toe in the Vista pool. I do want a matte screen (as opposed to glossy) so glare is not a big factor but sheesh, what I am reading here sounds awful.
This is really discouraging. If anyone has a quick response, please feel free to email me directly (
charles@vancleef.net ) or here. Thanks.
I just received my D620. It was ordered on Feb 15th. I think the screen WXGA+ is GREAT. Looks way better than the UXGA on my old Inspiron 8200. Also looks way better than the shiny screens on the notebooks in the retail stores. Overall I am very happy with the D620 so far.
I requested the revised screen for my laptop, and specifically asked for the model number that jimmy gave me, but they sent me a different one instead. jimmy claims that all the models have been revised, but it was no different from my original model. if it was indeed "revised" then nothing has been fixed at all. otherwise, dell service is incompetent and dont know how to read model numbers.
i regret buying my dell. id look for an hp next time, or else go look at a dell laptop that someone has to see if the screen is good.
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Sorry for the late response. I do have teh WXGA+ screen with the revised screen. The viewing angle is poor and the brightness when running on battery is weak. The resolution is blurry. It is like looking through a fogged up pair of glasses.
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yes, I am using the native resolution ... I tried using the lower resolution. That was even worst. When displaying the contents from certain websites (ie: ebags.com), you can see the blurriness of the words.
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