TomAL 0 Posted March 27, 2001 Hello, i am looking for a new laptop, i have found some in the range of £750-£850 and some have tft screens which i know about and have seen them, but i am wondering what dstn screens look like. Are they as good a tft? better? Many thanks. Also if anyone know of any laptops for around that price please post them. Tom Share this post Link to post
jaywallen 0 Posted March 28, 2001 Hi, Tom. I'm sorry to say that the DSTN screen isn't nearly a good as TFT for most purposes. Under reasonable lighting conditions, a DSTN screen may look pretty good. But if you have to use it outside (even on a cloudy day) or indoors in a really bright room you're going to have a terrible time seeing what's on the screen. DSTN screens also have a problem with ghosting (where an image or window moves and leaves behind a faint image for a short time). Depending on the applications you intend to run and the locations in which you'll need to use the system, a DSTN screen can work out for you. I suggest you get your hands on one and test it, if this is at all possible. I'm sorry I can't help with any information on costs. I live in the U.S., and I think there's a fair price variance between there and here on many models. I would say that you will be safest sticking with IBM or Toshiba, possibly Dell or Sony. I have owned and supported many different portable computers. IBMs and Toshibas have been ultra-reliable, the only fault with either having been a few backlight failures in older Toshibas and the problems both brands used to have with flimsy little plastic covers over some of their ports / PC Card slots. (I learned to deliberately break them off of each new system as soon as I get it. The little covers over PC Card slots are particularly dangerous, since they can damage the functional part of the slot or the cards you try to plug into the slot.) Dells are not finished as well, but one could argue that they do offer better cost effectiveness. Sonys are gorgeous, and we all know their reputation for making first-rate consumer products. But I haven't owned or used one so I can't comment other than to say I'm tempted to buy one just to see what they're like. If you are at all picky about the things you own, don't buy a notebook computer sight unseen. The ergonomics of a notebook can be of great importance. If you're uncomfortable using it, it's not going to be a very useful tool. Also, getting your hands on it first lets you see what the thing looks like. My Dell Inspiron 7500 (no longer sold) is an extremely good computer in some respects, but its ergonomics are terrible and it is BUTT UGLY! They couldn't have made it uglier if they had made it of cardboard! I paid $5,000 for it! Have fun finding and using your new toy! Regards, Jim [This message has been edited by jaywallen (edited 28 March 2001).] [This message has been edited by jaywallen (edited 28 March 2001).] Share this post Link to post
TomAL 0 Posted March 28, 2001 hi thanks for your reply, i have bought new laptop, (well i didn't pay for it my mum and dad did nice, especially as i am 20 and in full time work) I got a hp omnibook Xe3. With TFT so i am happy you said that. thanks for the reply. Tom Share this post Link to post
jaywallen 0 Posted March 30, 2001 Hello again, Tom. That's very funny. I smacked myself in the head after I answered you because I forgot to mention the HP OmniBook! They're excellent machines, and have a nice form factor. Sounds like you and the folks did your homework and came up with a good answer! I'm certain you'll really enjoy that machine. Regards, Jim Share this post Link to post
TomAL 0 Posted March 30, 2001 lol, i am really pleased with it i have ordered a 128mb upgrade for it from crucial so i sould be singing. Thanks or your help. Share this post Link to post
