Potential 1920x1200 (WUXGA) panel for the Framework Laptop 16?

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So, I have been using my Framework 16 now for a few weeks and is very happy with it generally. Though I am not the biggest fan of 2560x1600p on a laptop panel as stuff tends to look very small (Scaling isn’t an option for me, generally works very poorly in my experience.) so I have been trying to look for a 1920x1200p panel suitable to in theory replace. I think I found one in the BOE NE160WUM-NZ1 as it seems to be the same size, apparently the same connector and all the other stuff (outside refresh rate, brightness and resolution) to the original NE160QDM-NZ6 according to panelook.com

Now have I missed something or have I perhaps found a panel that could be seen as a more gamer oriented option for the FW16?

184.105.99.36 - Please verify yourself to continue Let me know if I missed something that could make this all a dead-end.

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You dont need to use scaling, nor change the panel.

Why not just set the resolution to 1920x1200 like so:

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Because that kinda looks like a blurry mess on anything that isn’t a CRT. Otherwise I would happily do that and save the money.

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I admit that I havent used Windows in a while.. but I cant say Ive ever seen a resolution change affect the clarity. Scaling, yes, but not resolution:

2560x1600:

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1920x1200:

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Maybe my eyes are just old and I cant see it :person_shrugging: :rofl:

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I’d love to know if this works.

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Check out this thread on the topic of panel compatibility

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Correct. There is some in-depth technical discussion going on as well. Regarding connector type, Voltage and pinout. It’s good stuff.

I think we might even be able to hook up “any display under the sun”, though the criteria being we make custom cables.

But the TL;DR is that, right now, we are limited to displays with a “reverse” mount connector, that use 4-lane eDP, and have the 40-pin I-PEX connector. After sorting through Panelook and availability, we then need to go through each’s datasheet to ensure compatability.

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