Macbook Display Issues

[itsallaboutyou]

Afternoon all,

I recently bought a macbook and I'm absolutely chuffed with it!

My question, or rather my observation is that the display looks a little 'weak'. I've set it to the highest resolution and brightness and colours are set to 'millions' but it still looks a little pale - not as bright or vibrant as I would have expected!

I may be being picky - but looking at the piccys phaser took of his macbook - they look so much brighter!

Is there a tweak tool? Or have I set my preferences incorrectly. I'm using Leopard and its fully updated as of yesterday.

Any help gratefully received!

Tom

 

[J1234]

You my just be picky

There isn't a tweak tool that I am aware of, but try calibrating the screen if you feel it lacks (System Preferences > Displays > Color).

 

[itsallaboutyou]

I thought so! (and it wouldnt be the first time!)

I'll have a proper look tonight - i just wondered if anybody knew!

Cheers,

MODS feel free to delete unless anybody else has any thoughts!

Tom

 

[JonB]

The screen on the macbook is quite poor, well I found its viewing angles are. I always have to play around with the angle of the screen to get it looking as good as it should.

 

[gumbald]

The screen on the macbook is quite poor, well I found its viewing angles are. I always have to play around with the angle of the screen to get it looking as good as it should.

The general position is looking straight at it?

 

[JonB]

Well no, depending if its on your lap or on a desk I have to tilt the screen more.

 

[Deleted member 329]

no the screen does look "weak", your not being picky.... but you do have to live with it

 

[theheyes]

I think the MacBook screen is pretty good, if anything.

 

[Mr Jones]

I'm satisfied with my MacBook screen, only 2 things I'll grumble about is the viewing angle - colour changes at any angle above around 110degrees (vertically and horizontally) and the glossy screen when I'm using it with strong light / sunlight behind me... kept seeing reflections from behind.

Otherwise, it's pretty good

 

[itsallaboutyou]

Thanks for the replies guys -

I need to clarify that I'm not in any way disappointed with the screen - its brill!

I do agree that the viewing angle is a bit annoying - but other than that minor issue - the machine is fantastic....

Tom*

 

[Spyhop]

"Weak" is good word to describe it. Viewing angles and especially contrast ratio are poor. I'm picky about displays so it's the one bad thing in an otherwise nice machine.