Best power-efficient FHD screen (panel) for T520?
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:15 pm
Hi!
I recently got me a nice T520 - great price now since the T530 is out
Of course it has the terrible 1366x768 screen
, but since I read that the screen can be easily exchanged, even to one with a higher resolution than the "original" screen, I went ahead and ordered it.
(BTW: I'm aware that changing the screen will void my warranty, so no need to mention it
)
Now, my question is: what's the best power-efficient matte screen that will fit into and work in the T520 without modifications?
I read in multiple places that the best screen for the T520 is the AUO B156HW01 V.4. However I would prefer something that doesn't use quite so much power. A standard gamut screen with white LEDs would be just fine. Also color-accuracy is not an issue for me (I'll mainly use the T520 for programming).
What I'm looking for is ...
* good viewing angles
* doesn't draw too much power
* matte finish
* high maximum brightness would be a plus, but that's about the least important point
Now... if there were some kind of IPS/PLS screen that fits into the T520 that would be just GREAT.
All I have found so far is the LP156WF4 which unfortunately seems to be a "slim" panel, and as far as I can tell from the pictures all "slim" panels seem to have the controller PCB sticking out below the actual panel.
And looking at various images/videos of the T520s display assembly, I fear that it will not fit. If the LP156WF4 CAN be mounted in the T520 please let me know, also if you know of any other IPS FHD 15.6" LED screen that might fit.
But back to the realistic part of this request: what (TN) screen would you recommend?
Also where would you recommend buying it? (I live in Austria, so I'd need a dealer in an EU country - not willing to pay customs)
I would greatly appreciate any input.
I recently got me a nice T520 - great price now since the T530 is out
Of course it has the terrible 1366x768 screen
, but since I read that the screen can be easily exchanged, even to one with a higher resolution than the "original" screen, I went ahead and ordered it.(BTW: I'm aware that changing the screen will void my warranty, so no need to mention it
)Now, my question is: what's the best power-efficient matte screen that will fit into and work in the T520 without modifications?
I read in multiple places that the best screen for the T520 is the AUO B156HW01 V.4. However I would prefer something that doesn't use quite so much power. A standard gamut screen with white LEDs would be just fine. Also color-accuracy is not an issue for me (I'll mainly use the T520 for programming).
What I'm looking for is ...
* good viewing angles
* doesn't draw too much power
* matte finish
* high maximum brightness would be a plus, but that's about the least important point
Now... if there were some kind of IPS/PLS screen that fits into the T520 that would be just GREAT.
All I have found so far is the LP156WF4 which unfortunately seems to be a "slim" panel, and as far as I can tell from the pictures all "slim" panels seem to have the controller PCB sticking out below the actual panel.
And looking at various images/videos of the T520s display assembly, I fear that it will not fit. If the LP156WF4 CAN be mounted in the T520 please let me know, also if you know of any other IPS FHD 15.6" LED screen that might fit.
But back to the realistic part of this request: what (TN) screen would you recommend?
Also where would you recommend buying it? (I live in Austria, so I'd need a dealer in an EU country - not willing to pay customs)
I would greatly appreciate any input.