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Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by Logik

Logik — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:53:57 +0000

Hi there,
I normally work in my small room with no major light source. In room there is no issue. But from last few months i started working in a basement, comparatively large, with lots of more windows. There i realized the is how this TRUELIFE is false in actual. its almost impossible to work when lil light is falling on ur screen.

Sad thing, my lappy is out of warranty. so i just can’t get my screen replaced. chances are less i will pay for new screen. but when it comes to watching moveis, hell yeah….TrueLife rocks.

Anyways….i got question? (its kind of odd to ask q here to 4 yrs old post…..but no charges for taking chances)
Which screen u got in replacement? do it have any name? or its just screen?

Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by Tyler

Tyler — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:54:35 +0000

An added bonus of the Truelife screen for college students. Allows you to check out guy or girl behind you, and also allow you to see if they are checking you at as well. Or maybe they’re just more entertained watching a shiny screen than the professor. I think I’ll stick with the Truelife screen, but definitely took all the comments into consideration before purchasing. To each their own.

Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by Caroline

Caroline — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:39:35 +0000

Thanks so much for you honest information and wonderful wit in your review. It gave me just the right information I needed to help make an educated decision.
I noticed that your original post was in June 2006 - 3 yrs later people are still commenting on it - who’da thunk it ?

Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by Prashant

Prashant — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:55:59 +0000

Hi folks,
Well in time as I am about to buy a new laptop. Thanks a lot….

I recently bought an LCD screen Acer AL1516W to replace my old CRT monitor. I too face reflection problems but have put a dark curtain on the window. However, I face another problem in that most of the jpeg images appear blurr/ patchy. Is this because of my old video card (s3 pro-savage DDR, 32MB) or some software issue as it was a plug-n-play types without specific drivers. Any comments are welcome. Overall, except for the size I was much happier with the old CRT monitor. 1024×768 32-bit 60Hz Windows XP Pro

Thanks,
Regards,
Prashant (Mumbai, India)

Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by cg2872

cg2872 — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:47:51 +0000

I absolutely agree with the glare from the Truelife screen being unbearable even inside with minimal light. I purchased an Inspiron 1705 a year or so ago with the Truelife screen and knew I could not keep it after having the display on for 5 minutes. I swapped it out for a matt screen and love the machine. I want to buy one of Dell’s new mini’s but unfortunately the new ones all have the glossy screen with no option for matt. Some of the refurbished models on their outlet site claim to have an anti-glare screen, but until they can confirm for me this is not an advertising error, I won’t bite. With absolutely no exaggeration, the glossy screen is a big problem and a complete deal breaker for me. Too bad, because I really like the machines.

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Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by rebenok2

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Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by Alex

Alex — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:26:51 +0000

I received my Inspiron 1318 less than a week ago. I had ordered it on the phone, and at the time was still not sure what kind of screen to get, but the salesperson said that if I was using the computer primarily for word processing and other non-game, non-movie running applications, that a matte screen would be better.

Just a warning, calling the glossy screen “anti-glare” is confusing. The glossy screens are supposedly “anti glare.” According to my understanding, matte screens actually reflect more light, just in a diffused way that means you don’t discern any objects in that reflected light. If you ask for an “anti-glare” screen when making a phone order, you might get a glossy screen and you might get a matte screen. One person commented that this happened to him.

But back to my story, so I decided then that a matte screen would be better, and I ordered a matte screen for my laptop from the salesperson at Dell. What I received was a laptop with a glossy screen (also the exterior is glossy, which picks up finger prints and marks like you wouldn’t believe). Matt would be way better for the plastic exterior, but I don’t particularly care either way.

I’m trying to decide if I want to try to get the screen changed to a matte finish… As far as I know, a glossy screen is better for not reflecting ambient light, but causes discernible reflections like a mirror and causes more glare from direct light at certain angles. Now, after everything I’ve read, I still don’t know what to believe. Which is better for your eyes? Which is best for a laptop that will be used in many different lighting situations? Which is best considering I’m most interested in word processing and using Instant messaging? After reading many online articles and forums, I still don’t know… But I am quite annoyed that Dell didn’t send me the screen that I ordered and really don’t want to regret it.

Comment on Dell TrueLife Screen by Akitis

Akitis — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:45:19 +0000

” It sounds like some people were able to exhange their laptops without any problems. ”

I exchanged only the screen, not the laptop.