SXGA+ to UXGA IPS swap experience

[cheeebs]

i have a T60p 2613 CTO, came with SXGA+ IPS 15". i liked the panel but wanted more real estate so, after reading up on the forum, decided to upgrade. Lenovo charges $846.72 for a Hydis UXGA raw panel. wasn't sure about that yet. looked on ebay and found a seller named "browngranite" who sells grade A refurb panels (grade A means 5 or less pixel defects -- new and good quality). he was selling the same Hydis panels for $250. i reviewed his ebay record and decided to buy. as of wednesday april 11, he said he had 8 Hydis UXGA grade A panels left for that price. this seller also offers a 3 year part warrantee for fairly cheap... under $40 if i remember right.

i got it and had it installed and tested. the quality is new, no pixel defects found. the screen is extremely clear and bright. it was initially a bit more pale in color than my SXGA+, but i was able to tweak that in the ATI control center. also, i've increased font dpi in windows since it's otherwise very small. still, using programs and browsing web pages is more of a concentrated experience. i've boosted font sizes in firefox as well. images including text buttons, of course, are quite a bit smaller and not as relaxed a read as the SXGA+ for me at least. however, the overall graphics quality of the interface is incredibly clear and refined... much more so than SXGA+. there's a measurable good bit of real estate gained as well.

if anyone was looking to do this swap, check that ebay seller while you can. if these IPS panels are becoming a rarity then this may be your chance.

[Kyocera]

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