Not happy :(

[zerohour]

Just opened my Powerbook 1400 cs/166 which admittedly has been sitting idle for a while to find my LCD totally splintered not a happy bunny ...

I have found various sites selling replacements but what I want to know is ... Is it worth paying that little extra to get an active matrix screen (featured in the c model) as an alternative to the passive matrix of the cs.

The price is about twice the amount of the passive matrix but is it worth the extra cost

 

[register]

If you can afford an active matrix display, get one. Even compared to recent displays the 1400c is quite nice and usable.

 

[hilga007]

Check out some parts machines that have the active matrix display before heading to sites like Wegener Media.

It may be cheaper just to get a new one, in some cases. :-/

 

[LCGuy]

I'd go for it...as the others have said, its a much better display, you'll notice straight away, and you'll probably end up using the machine more because of it...I love the active matrix display on my 1400.

 

[Bunsen]

Absolutely the better of the two, especially if you can pick it up cheap with a parts/broken 1400c for spares. The difference in quality between the c and cs is astonishing.

 

[Buickguy]

I also back the upgrade to the 1400c active matrix screen! I had one of each and the active is far superior.

The only advantage the CS has is that it's hard for people to see what is on your screen from an angle. :lol:

 

[techknight]

anyone know what the LCD model number is for the active matrix? i got a ton of active matrix LCDs laying around, might have one that compatible....