On 18 Apr 2007 23:51:56 -0700, steve <> wrote:
>On Apr 18, 10:33 pm, Journey <rain...@oasis.com> wrote:
>> On 18 Apr 2007 20:05:18 -0700, steve <sedelb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi, I just received my 14.1 in Inspiron E1405 with the best screen I
>> >could order - 14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp TFT Display with TrueLife
>> >(1440x900). I just wanted to make sure I don't need to return it. I
>> >have a three year old 17 in. HP laptop with a 1680X1050 resolution so
>> >I am comparing this screen to the dell I just got. The dell laptop
>> >screen looks grainy, especially when white is displayed. Also, my HP
>> >can be viewed from many more angles than the dell. I just wanted to
>> >make sure the slight graininess of this screen is normal for a dell. I
>> >thought by upgrading to the best screen dell offers, it would be
>> >comparable to a three year old laptop that I got when glossy screens
>> >just came out, but is not. The color and brightness is fine. Just, my
>> >hp has no visible graininess and the dell is noticeable.
>>
>> >Thank You,
>> >Stephen
>>
>> Hi, I am very happy with my display -- it has the same specs as yours.
>>
>> I don't detect any grainyness at all. If I really try to stretch
>> things, I can detect a little (almost unnoticable) "grainyness" which
>> seems to be in the True Life coating. If I look at my 20" monitor
>> from dell very closely within about 6 inches I can detect something
>> similar.
>>
>> I assume you have your display set to the right Color Quality -- 32bit
>> in the Display applet.
>>
>> Also, you can set the font smoothing. If font smoothing isn't on the
>> text looks "grainy". I use "Clear Type".
>>
>> I am using the term "grainy" very loosely because I don't know what
>> exactly you mean.
>>
>> It would be helpful if you could write a followup post explaining what
>> you mean by "grainy"
>
>Well, I mean that initially i thought there was a thin film of plastic
>protecting the glossy screen with small pockets of air. It is not a
>problem with the pixels being sharp. Unlike my HP, it looks like dell
>just put a glossy cover over a regular rough laptop screen, if that
>makes any sense.
Thanks for further info. It sounds kind of like when I put a screen
protector on a PDA - pockets of air can be trapped.
I would first make sure there isn't a cover over the display, which I
am sure you've already done.
Otherwise, I think you have a defective screen. Mine (exactly the
same as yours) does not have anything like you describe. I never have
problems with viewing from an angle.
I would send it back for a replacement if you like the computer (I
like mine), or look for a different maker is this has soured you to
Dell.
There are some post-purchase advantages and disadvantages to Dell.
Disadvantage can be support from India. Advantages are fix turnaround
for laptops are amazing, and drivers are usually available from Dell's
web site.
By the way -- when you buy an Inspiron always make sure you use one of
their coupon codes. Here is a site that is always up to date so very
simple to monitor.
http://www.couponmountain.com/
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