9. Display

The display on our test unit supports WXGA resolution at 1280x768 pixels. The maximum brightness of its surface is a solid 157 cd/m2. As with most glossy displays, it is subject to bothersome reflections when operated under strong direct light. That said, it also offers contrast-rich delivery of extremely-sharp and detailed images.

When working with this notebook it is wise not to sit too far away from the monitor because its high resolution makes for relatively small individual characters in text displays. The display looks brighter along the top edge. Its brightness along the sides, bottom and lower corners drops off noticeably. However, we rate its overall brightness distribution as acceptable.

How should you read these diagrams? Each box in the diagram represents one of 64 measurement fields, and indicates related brightness and contrast values measured for that field. Relative values among neighboring fields and high value lines emerge from linear interpolation of measurements from adjacent boxes. The various colors indicate parts of the display surface for which the measured values fall within specific value ranges, as indicated in the legend. Colors used in the charst have nothing to do with colors on the monitor itself.