Nushield = xbrite screen?

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pufftissue · #1 Post by **pufftissue** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 2:44 am

So I've been lurking on notebook forums and one of the recent rages were the nushield screen protectors. I haven't been able to get a straight answer, but :

I quote: It's kind of funny how computer manufactures will advertise something like xbrite or "glossy lcds" for hundreds when i just pay 15 for the same thing. There is substantial glare though. I will try to use the laptop outside tomorrow on the quad and see if it is possible. But even indoors, as I'm typing, I can see the reflection of my fingers type. Or while playing a game, I'll see my reflection in the screen in dark rooms. "

link: http://notebookforums.com/showthread.ph ... t=nushield

if it doesn't work, go to www.notebookforums.com and search for "nushield"

There are pics and everything.

Do not type in "nutshield" on google like i did. O/w you will get: www.nutshield.com
worth a laugh i guess

1. Who has this on their thinkpad 14.1" screen, or any screen?
2. Does this $15-20 solution = xbrite technology? It seems that the original poster of the thread believes it is. And his credibility is that he's the moderator of the forums.

Oh, I'm too lazy to look it up, but if you go to sonystyle.com and check out their vaio notebook xbrite technology, they pretty much tell you that it's some type of film as well. But I'm not sure if there is actually more light being produced by the LCD screens in this x-brite technology or if it's 100% due to the glossy film. Honestly, I felt on my own looking at fry's today that the x-brite screen are definitely classy, but is the underlying brightness higher than my t41's brightness? I vote no because making a screen truly this bright would have to decrease the battery life a lot. But the x-brite screens don't, so I think it's all due to the special film effect.

Anyone up for this?

aleung · #2 Post by **aleung** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 2:15 pm

i used transpancy. it works.. just find the same spec thickness of it.

SimonCC · #3 Post by **SimonCC** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:10 pm

nushield do not actually do 'film' for ibm thinkpads.

HarryWild · #4 Post by **HarryWild** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:45 pm

Looks like NUSHIELD has another customer! Dam! That looks nice! I going to get it.

eriqesque · #5 Post by **eriqesque** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:24 pm

It will be good for people who need their notebook to sub as a mirror.

aleung · #6 Post by **aleung** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:39 pm

seriously.. i am using nushield screen protector for my ipaq. it is same as some good quality 3M transpency. I use those plastic film from artwork shop in my T30.

HarryWild · #7 Post by **HarryWild** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:21 pm

I purchased the film for the 600x. It was closed to a Panasonic notebook. I show the email below:

Harry,

We have an excellent solution for you. The films that fit the Panasonic
Toughbook CF-28 will very likely work on your ThinkPad. You can find it
here:

http://www.nushield.com/products_business_panasonic.htm

If you decide to try this, you will be covered by our 100% money back
guarantee (including shipping charges). We would greatly appreciate
hearing from you no matter what the outcome so we can let others know
of your experience. Please let us know if we can be of further
assistance.

---
The Folks at NuShield

So how can I refuse?

It was under $20.00!

Harry

HarryWild · #8 Post by **HarryWild** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:28 pm

pufftissue,

I am up on it! Not only does it intensify the brightness and clarity but it is used as a screen protector for chemicals! If it even close to the X-brite; I will have the state of the art LCD screen. I will tell everyone what I found out when I install and view it for like a week and then go and see if I can work on the Dell 700m that a firend has or a Sony Vais? with X-Brite from a retail store!

Kind of excited!

Thanks puffissue!

Harry

monty cantsin · #9 Post by **monty cantsin** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:17 pm

I find these Sony screens absolutely terrible. Sure, at first glance they look terrific, but I can't stand these horrible reflections, as it has already been quoted in this thread: "But even indoors, as I'm typing, I can see the reflection of my fingers type. Or while playing a game, I'll see my reflection in the screen in dark rooms." After all, it's nothing more than an optical trick. For a good reason the screens on ThinkPads do have an anti-reflective coating. IBM could leave it away, too, but for what purpose? ThinkPads are intended to be used as computers and not mirrors. OK, perhaps with the exception of some very special models for the Asian market (S3* and X3*-Series), which had a piano varnish finishing on the back of the display lid:

http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2001/new ... 227-i1.jpg

http://www.shudo.net/diary/data/20010705/s-img_0007.jpg

http://www.yesky.com/20020415/why2002041503.jpg

http://www.ezit.com.cn/pub/attachment/2004/2/275221.jpg

http://www.aichi.to/~thinkpad/tpis30/is30_03.jpg

http://www.kojii.net/pc/images/X30.jpg

HarryWild wrote:Not only does it intensify the brightness

Not really. A simple film will by no means increase the luminosity of the panel, but rather reduce it a bit (though just insignificantly).

Kenn · #10 Post by **Kenn** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:02 pm

monty cantsin wrote: OK, perhaps with the exception of some very special models for the Asian market (S3* and X3*-Series), which had a piano varnish finishing on the back of the display lid:

Someone should tell them they applied the Nushield to the wrong side of the display

SimonCC · #11 Post by **SimonCC** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:03 pm

hahaha, those pics are ridiculous!

Kenn · #12 Post by **Kenn** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:07 pm

Yeah, and what are those "handles" sticking out on either side?

monty cantsin · #13 Post by **monty cantsin** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:22 pm

Kenn wrote:Yeah, and what are those "handles" sticking out on either side?

The keyboard:

http://www.aichi.to/~thinkpad/tpis30/is30_11.jpg

http://www.aichi.to/~thinkpad/tpis30/is30_01.jpg

A reminiscence to the legendary 701 "butterfly" series with the unfolding keyboard:

http://www.extrema.de/web/web.nsf/web/Thinkpad

http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValle ... kPad01.htm

kjarrett · #14 Post by **kjarrett** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:26 pm

Does the stuff come off easily, without damaging the LCD?

If not, I personally wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole...

-kj-

Kenn · #15 Post by **Kenn** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:29 pm

Thanks! Wow, I think my shift key is bigger than that space bar!

I remember the 701 - the butterfly keyboard was ingenious.

monty cantsin wrote:
Kenn wrote:Yeah, and what are those "handles" sticking out on either side?
The keyboard:

http://www.aichi.to/~thinkpad/tpis30/is30_11.jpg

http://www.aichi.to/~thinkpad/tpis30/is30_01.jpg

A reminiscence to the legendary 701 "butterfly" series with the unfolding keyboard:

http://www.extrema.de/web/web.nsf/web/Thinkpad

http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValle ... kPad01.htm

monty cantsin · #16 Post by **monty cantsin** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:34 pm

kjarrett wrote:Does the stuff come off easily, without damaging the LCD?

Yeah, and if it doesn't (which I strongly suppose), I'd really be interested in what IBM says about it WRT to warranty issues...

aleung · #17 Post by **aleung** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 2:21 pm

it is just sit on the side of the screen..
btw : I used some thinkpad which is japanese model back in 5 years ago
thinkpad 535, 535e and 535x. those are smaller footprint than those international version.
ibm japan always have something nice

Nushield = xbrite screen?

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