VGC-V3S Screen Backlighting

[sonylover]

I have just bought a V3S and love it, but have noticed some uneven backlighting on darker colours in the top left hand area of the screen. It is also a bit loose around the edges in this area, which seems to contribute to the problem. I have checked out others in various stores and they seem the same. I wonder why! Has anyone else also noticed this phenomenon?

[kee-lo_]

I can't remember seeing it on the V3S I saw yesterday.

BTW thats a nice machine!

[sonylover]

Thanks for that Kee-Lo, but you only really notice the backlighting issue in lower lit rooms, rather than in well lit shops, especially when watching movies.:smileycool:

[davide121]

I have just bought the very same desktop and have no such problem in any lighting so may I suggest it has a problem...

[kee-lo_]

Yeah would definately query it at the retailer.

I remember first seeing a 17" Sony LCD, imagine a 20", must be amazing!

[sonylover]

Thanks davide 121. So if you set a completely black screensaver, there is absolutely no intrusive light coming into the screen when viewed in a darkened room? Also no looseness around the top left hand corner when gently pressed? I think you are very lucky, as I (and one or two dealers) have noticed these symptoms on a number of V2ss and V3ss although YES Kee-Lo it certainly is an amazing machine!

[kee-lo_]

I would definately ask your dealership to see if they have one that is working like the way you want it.

[davide121]

hiya,
I have tried what you said about the black screen and there is absolutly no intrusive light, nor do I have any looseness whatsoever so unfortunately you must have a dodgy one. Its an amazing machine but a bit dissapointed with the lack of guidance as to what it can do, i.e instructions etc. have you found that?

[sonylover]

Thanks for the replies folks, especially to davide 121 for all your efforts. I know what you mean about the lack of information, although I do find the My Documentation section (in the Vaio Launcher bar) useful. As I say, I have seen these screen effects on a number of units now (also witnessed by dealers) and tend to think they are more the norm than the exception. Because of this, I am loathed to change my V3S at this stage as the next one could easily be worse, rather than better (a situation I have had before) and in all other respects I am happy with the machine. Still curious to hear other people's views and experiences.