X Series LCD manufactured by "DBU" ???

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#1 Post by **aamsel** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 1:49 am

An X31 that just shipped to me is supposed to have a 12" LCD manufactured by a manufacturer named "DBU".

Anyone know why this is, and if it is better, or worse than the LG 12" LCD that is also listed for the X31 ???

It is FRU# 11P8225.

Thanks,

Andrew
Austin, TX

#2 Post by **aamsel** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:56 pm

Anyone know about this LCD manufacturer ???

Thanks a lot!

Andrew
Austin, TX

monty cantsin · #3 Post by **monty cantsin** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:24 am

aamsel wrote:Anyone know about this LCD manufacturer ???

The DBU panels on the 570/E series (long time ago) were outright terrible in comparison to the Hitachi panels that were also used on this series. Much worse viewing angles and contrast and a frightening reaction time. I heard some people complain about the allegedly bad screens on some X31's, perhaps they were also talking about the DBU models? Sorry, but I can't tell you anything definite here, otherwise I already would have answered you. Keep us informed about how you like the screen on your computer when you got it!

#4 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:30 am

Anyone know who makes this DBU panel ???

Or have any additional information ????

Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 · #5 Post by **selvan777** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 3:37 pm

Ship it back for an exchange

#6 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 4:32 pm

You are saying that you have seen this DBU panel on an X31, and it is THAT BAD???

Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 wrote:Ship it back for an exchange

selvan777 · #7 Post by **selvan777** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:26 pm

I have no idea.

But it looked like you said yours shipped with one and went on to ask why and questioned it's quality.

I guess I misunderstood you, sorry...

#8 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:45 pm

I am not questioning, just wanting to know.
I have received a couple of Thinkpads with really, really bad screens, and I am hoping for one that is decent. One reason I went with an X31 is that I heard that the 12" screens were brighter since they are smaller.

The 15" Flexview is too big for my needs, just so everyone will know.

I am glad that you don't know anything about the DBU panels.
Hopefully there is a chance that the X31 I receive will have a decent LCD.
Here's hoping.

Meanwhile, if anyone knows the "real scoop" on X31's with DBU panels, PLEASE POST info.

Otherwise, I will just chill and wait to see what I get.

Just so you will know, I am not wanting a great screen, just something average and decent, which I have yet to see.

Thanks!!
Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 wrote:I have no idea.

But it looked like you said yours shipped with one and went on to ask why and questioned it's quality.

I guess I misunderstood you, sorry...

selvan777 · #9 Post by **selvan777** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 7:07 pm

None the less, from the looks of it, even with a slight possibility that it's the DBU brand that's causing the complaints, I'd definitely insist on an exchange for just that reason. And if not, I'd get a full refund.

Good luck, hope you get what you're looking for.

#10 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:41 pm

I don't think I would want to do an exchange on a brand new unit.
Probably just order another one and return this one.
But that is precisely what I hope NOT to have to do.

Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 wrote:None the less, from the looks of it, even with a slight possibility that it's the DBU brand that's causing the complaints, I'd definitely insist on an exchange for just that reason. And if not, I'd get a full refund.

Good luck, hope you get what you're looking for.

eriqesque · #11 Post by **eriqesque** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:12 pm

Hope I am wrong.... But
As I understand it you ordered and returned an X40?
I can not imagine the screen on the X31 being any better. The screen on my X40 anyway, is way bright, I turn it down most of the time.
It is perfectly crisp and sharp with beautiful color and contrast. Also the viewing angles are way better on this screen than my previous T40.
I can't imagine anyone being disapointed with this screen. Unless I am the only one who got one like this, and I would find that hard to believe.

But everyone is different and I hope this X31 is the best you've seen and you truly enjoy it.

#12 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:10 pm

To the best of my knowledge, the screen on the X40 I returned MUST HAVE BEEN defective, or out of specs.
I truly hope that the X31 I get is great!
However, we have no idea who manufactured the screen on your X40 unless you do a parts lookup and tell me. My understanding is that the one I am getting does not ship on the X40 (based on looking at X40 and X31 parts lists on the IBM website).
Let me know if you pull up which LCD you have.

Thanks,
Andrew
Austin, TX

eriqesque wrote:...As I understand it you ordered and returned an X40?...

selvan777 · #13 Post by **selvan777** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:15 pm

Hopefully by the time the new one comes, for your sake, they'll still honor the return...if it come to that.

aamsel wrote:I don't think I would want to do an exchange on a brand new unit.
Probably just order another one and return this one.
But that is precisely what I hope NOT to have to do.

Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 wrote:None the less, from the looks of it, even with a slight possibility that it's the DBU brand that's causing the complaints, I'd definitely insist on an exchange for just that reason. And if not, I'd get a full refund.

Good luck, hope you get what you're looking for.

#14 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:36 pm

As I said... I would not do an exchange for a brand new unit, now or ever.

Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 wrote:Hopefully by the time the new one comes, for your sake, they'll still honor the return...if it come to that.

aamsel wrote:I don't think I would want to do an exchange on a brand new unit.
Probably just order another one and return this one.
But that is precisely what I hope NOT to have to do.

Andrew
Austin, TX

eriqesque · #15 Post by **eriqesque** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 11:26 pm

aamsel wrote:To the best of my knowledge, the screen on the X40 I returned MUST HAVE BEEN defective, or out of specs.
I truly hope that the X31 I get is great!
However, we have no idea who manufactured the screen on your X40 unless you do a parts lookup and tell me. My understanding is that the one I am getting does not ship on the X40 (based on looking at X40 and X31 parts lists on the IBM website).
Let me know if you pull up which LCD you have.

Thanks,
Andrew
Austin, TX

eriqesque wrote:...As I understand it you ordered and returned an X40?...

My LCD is manufactured by IDTECH

#16 Post by **aamsel** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 11:44 pm

Thanks.
I will just chill and wait and see what the one I get looks like.

Thanks,
Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 · #17 Post by **selvan777** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:02 am

Okie Dokie, geez, it's not like I'm telling you to.

aamsel wrote:As I said... I would not do an exchange for a brand new unit, now or ever.

Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 wrote:Hopefully by the time the new one comes, for your sake, they'll still honor the return...if it come to that.

#18 Post by **aamsel** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:16 am

I know.
I wasn't trying to be rude, just emphatic.
I do appreciate your comments, as I do everyone's on this forum, and do give them much consideration.

Thank you,

Andrew
Austin, TX

[quote="selvan777"]Okie Dokie, geez, it's not like I'm telling you to.

[quote="aamsel"]As I said... I would not do an exchange for a brand new unit, now or ever.

Andrew
Austin, TX

selvan777 · #19 Post by **selvan777** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:42 am

Cheers

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