07-30-2020, 05:34 PM
(05-01-2020, 09:28 AM)Eggmonkey Wrote: You would need to upgrade it to a 2K panel (not feasible with power etc) to see any real improvement.
Otherwise it will have to be a high quality IPS panel.
The stock screen is actually really bright - brighter than on many $400 laptops, not sure of the nits.
The colours are reasonable - a bit harsh and unrealistic but still just fine.
IMO the screen is really not one of the main issues with this laptop.
The trackpad and build quality are much larger issues,
....but still screen swap is a cool experiment - if you do it let us know how it goes please.
There are WAY better 1080p panels out there. One of the best IPS screens I've seen was a convertible Sony Vaio; sharp picture, vibrant colors, bright, excellent contrast.
The PBP is comparable more to a high-res panel from 10 years ago. It's good, I like it, but it's pretty meh as far as the specs are concerned. I prefer the screen on my 2011 Macbook Pro. It makes up for the lower resolution with contrast and colors. But this panel was likely chosen for it's price, as opposed to it's performance.
I'd like to know the power requirements for the panel, but unfortunately that info doesn't seem to be available on the wiki. I think that's the most important factor. Come to think of it, how much power is available to play with from the mainboard? There may not be an upgrade option.