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[G Tablet General] theindependent:
What do we think about this one? This would seem perfect.

Size	10.1”W

Model: M101NWT2-R0

Resolution (pixel): 1024X600

Active area (mm): 222.72X125.28

Outline Dimension (mm): 243.5 X 147 X 3.6

Contrast Ratio: 500 : 1

Response Time (ms): 8

Color Gamut: 45%

Viewing Angle (L+R / U+D): 90/50

Brightness [cd/m^2]: 200

Surface Treatment: Glare

Mass Production	Q1/2010
[G Tablet General] theindependent:
A company called screentekinc appears to have M101NWT2 and M101NWT2-R1 in stock; I've written them to find out of the former happens to be the M101NWT2-R0.

The Advent Vega uses that very screen, btw. Look up advent vega M101NWT2 on Google and you'll find an image in the link entitled "This is the screen within..."
[G Tablet General] Just Yourshadow:
We want the M101NWT2-R0. The M101NWT2-R1 is a thicker screen.
[G Tablet General] theindependent:
Precisely; and the R1 isn't insignificantly thicker, either. I received a note back from the supplier I named that they're out of stock, but have one other outstanding request to LCDs4Less since they indicate they also have the same model.

Outside of those two suppliers in the U.S., it looks like we'd need to contact the manufacturer. Perhaps the guy from Display Alliance could chime in?
[G Tablet General] Lnin0:
Not sure the Advent Vega screen would be an upgrade or not. As one reviewer states, "Inevitably there are a few niggles with the VEGA, chief of which is the viewing angle of the screen - it really sucks!" I think the reason that thread exist is because Vega owner are in the same boat as Gtab owners when it comes to looking for a screen replacement.

I would still like to see someone try the Zpad's Hannstar HANNSTAR HSD101PFW2-B00. I believe that is a slim 3.5mm 40pin LCD panel.

I guess the good news is that slim lcds are overtaking wedge type so there should be more and more options for a 3.6mm panel. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5715
[G Tablet General] floatpoo:
I don't think this panel will be any better than the AUO panel we have now. The "90" doesn't mean 90 degrees for both left and right viewing angles, but rather 45 degrees left and 45 degrees right (which is what the AUO screen is also). And the "50" for up/down viewing angles is most likely asymmetrical, so probably 30 degrees up and 20 degrees down (which is ~5 degrees better than the AUO screen).

The only way to be certain is to look at the engineering spec sheets. But I'm pretty sure I'm right since the "(L+R / U+D)" convention is used by other panel manufacturers.
[G Tablet General] theindependent:
Thanks for the information. Unfortunate, but hey.
[G Tablet General] rcgabriel:
Which means yet another twisted craptastic... errr nemastic panel. TN panels suck. Must... find... non-TN panel... for G Tablet!
[G Tablet General] ch3vr0n5:
+1 and subscribed :D

I too would love to have a screen replacement as it is the last problem I have with the device. I generally use GTab upside down as has been suggested because the viewing angle is much better; however, I love to read in portrait and while I can deal with tilting it a little, I feel I shouldn't have to.

PayPal donation to the first one whom finds a good one :D:D:D
[G Tablet General] floatpoo:
According to the spec sheet (link), the PFW2-B00 has a depth of 5.2 mm. The slim version is the PFW3-A00 (link), which has a depth of 3.6 mm. Regardless, both panels have a viewing angle of 45/45/15/35, which is not much different than the stock screen.
[G Tablet General] proengin:
I have a Zpad that has a PFW3-B00 inside. I can't say the viewing angles are that bad in both landscape modes and 1 portrait mode with hardware keys on top.

I found another AUO 16:9 1280x720 panel from here:

http://www.displayalliance.com/storage/1-spec-sheets/B101EW01 V1.pdf

This B101EW01-V1 panel is widely available from Taobao.com at about $50. The viewing angles are same as AUO and Hannstar panels currently in G-Tab and Zpad. I guess the main advantages of using this panel are easy replacement (3.6mm thickness), 40 pin LVDS connector being on the right and higher resolution in exact 16:9 aspect.

Because of its low price, I am ordering one to see how it work out. Will report back.
[G Tablet General] tyy10002:
it looks like this one has a higher res. 1280x3(RGB) x 720 which will meet the honeycomb rumor requirement. right?
[G Tablet General] proengin:
Yes, it does but I guess this is just the minimum requirement.

Should have the panel in before Friday. Let see how it plays out. Still need to find out how to switch resolution.
[G Tablet General] tyy10002:
just saw this Android tablet. ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, it will use a 10.1inch IPS LCD, it looks like we may be able to purchase a 10.1 inch IPS screen in the near future.

The transformer looks better than the G-tablet already. :(

The Transformer sports the same 10.1-inch IPS LCD as the Slider. What makes the Transformer different is that the display on the netbook/tablet can be detached. The tablet portion of the Transformer will run Android 3.0 and make use of a dual-core Tegra 2 CPU and packs two cameras. Like the Slider the Transformer can playback 1080p HD content. The tablet by itself will run eight hours and 16 hours aided by the battery that's on the chassis. Pricing hasn't been officially announced but will be between $400 and $700 with availability in the April-May timeframe.
[G Tablet General] h3llphyre:
Looks like the wrong aspect ratio.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Hopefully the tablet landscape will be completely different, in the next few months. Give me an IPS or Pixel Qi 10 inch screen, please!!
[G Tablet General] orangezero:
That is what I'm hoping for. I really think most who get a generic 1024x600 screen are going to be disappointed. I'm glad I got the gtab when everyone had just gotten flash to work, but before SOOOO many people (including myself I guess) complained about the screen. It's bad, but not quite a deal breaker. I'd still rather wait for an IPS, higher resolution, etc.
[G Tablet General] woneill1701:
From what I have seen so far, the actual screen resolution is less relevant on "finger-based" devices than either the quality of the screen (IPS vs. NT etc.) and the availability of applications that use the physical space.

Steve Jobs was correct about the difference between a 7" and 10" screen from an interactivity prespective - but only if the physical realestate is used effectively. (I have an iPhone 4 and an iPad - both with almost identical resolution, but completely different user experience - even with the same app...)

If you get a chance to check out a Nook color or Samsung Galaxy tab, they both have gorgeous 1024x600 IPS screens, but are in many ways less satisfying from an interaction perspective than the gtablet.

Interesting to see it all evolving...
[G Tablet General] tyy10002:
what did you mean the wrong aspect ratio? anyways, I could not find the aspect ratio of the screen yet..I assume that it will be 16:9. right? I did find this info.

"Honeycomb and Tegra 2 are a given, with 512MB and 1GB RAM options available. The on-board flash storage comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB sizes. The 10” screen is a WXGA (1280x800) IPS unit with 178 degree viewing angles.

..."

other than it has a better screen + a docking keyboard. it is basically the same as the g-tablet (the base model) and it won't be available for at least 3-4 months aways. I am very happy with the g-tablet right now... and we just need a better screen (IPS) and upgrade to honeycomb..
[G Tablet General] jam40jeff:
1280x800 is a 16:10 ratio. 1280x720 is what we'd need for the gTab (16:9). Although, gTab's screen is actually a 16:9.375 ratio so it may be very difficult to find any other resolutions that will work other than 1024x600 (I don't think they make a 1280x750 screen).
[G Tablet General] HorsexD:
So Does Anyone have a Screen That looks like it would work that I Should buy? Im Willing to try out a screen that looks like it would be good if somone has a suggestion.
[G Tablet General] Frrrrrrunkis:
Would the led backlit screen of the dual boot view pad fit and or work in the gtab? Its the same size and case i believe.
[G Tablet General] dougmod:
did your screen come?
[G Tablet General] cuzzinz:
lol with getting a chance to actually see the videos of honeycomb it really makes me excited about the gtab... now all we need is a replacement screen and we are golden!!!
[G Tablet General] dougmod:
Bump.....updates? Anyone get their screen?
[G Tablet General] proengin:
yes, it finally arrived and I installed it in no time without hassles - as expected it was a slot in replacement. Without modifying the software, the desktop became much smaller because Android wasn't able to use the extra pixels. The digitizer coordinates were way off. But perhaps the worst was the viewing angles are much worser than the stock Hannstar panel. I reverted all the changes and now realize how good the Hannstar is.
[G Tablet General] jimcpl:
Sorry, but rather than digging back thru this thread, exactly which screen did you order, and from where (and cost)?

Thanks,

Jim
[G Tablet General] Prof-KOS:
It's a shame that there hasn't been a good replacement to try yet. I can't remember if anyone has tried the Matte version of the Hannstar screen. I remember reading in this thread that it was an option, but not if anyone tried it yet.

Nevermind: re-read the post and it's not the stock screen. I'm putting a list together of the screens mentioned and results if they've been tried.
[G Tablet General] proengin:
This is what I ordered:

http://www.displayalliance.com/storage/1-spec-sheets/B101EW01 V1.pdf

It has glossy surface. The stock Hannstar FW3 has matt finishing.
[G Tablet General] wiredmonkey:
Hopefully we'll start seeing some 10.1" IPS panels soon.
[G Tablet General] Prof-KOS:
I put together a spreadsheet for the screens mentioned in this thread. Feel free to edit and change as necessary.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsyBCKIb9peMdHhoYm03Vk1VVXhvM084QUdENU9rLXc&hl=en&authkey=CJyQpJwP

This would be a huge deal if we can sort this out. I am willing to donate for a reasonable option, I just can't sacrifice my own tablet.

I'm quite sure my wife wouldn't let me buy another. And this one required a trip across the border to Buffalo.:D
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
A spreadsheet is a great idea, thanks. I've been watching this thread closely, hoping that someone finds a solution.

Here's another thing -- has anyone figured out why the refresh rate is at 50 Hz? I keep thinking that, if we can bump that up to 60, it might improve the actual stock screen.
[G Tablet General] Lnin0:
Who here has at the Zpad with the Hannistar panel? How do the viewing angles on that compare to that of the gTablet? I know some Hannistar netbook panels have great viewing angles and some not so much. If the Zpad panel is better does it fit? That panel seems to be something we can order.
[G Tablet General] Tostino:
Just wanted to say that i've been watching this thread, and appreciate the effort you guys are going through to find a replacement screen! I hope something much better than stock will become available eventually =).
[G Tablet General] ronhoney:
Thanks for checking this out; would love to get a higher resolution screen, but the ROM & kernel masters would have to work some magic as well if this fits.
[G Tablet General] floatpoo:
The GTab is just a rebrand of the Malata Zpad, right? If I recall correctly, the Zpad was originally developed for the Asian market, and they're predominantly PAL 50Hz over there. So if Viewsonic never bothered converting to NTSC 60Hz standards, then that would explain why the North American GTab is at 50 Hz.
[G Tablet General] dougmod:
so as of now, we have no replacement screens?

They viewing angle is killing me

I appreciate all of the testing guys. Sad to hear about the one screen not working
[G Tablet General] Frrrrrrunkis:
Can this be done with software changes and development?

Also, I don't think viewsonic is to blame here, since it appears they simply imported these tablets and put their name on them.
[G Tablet General] insight3fl:
Remember, US Merchants is the "World Wide Distributor" of the Gtablet. They have a facility in China. I still bet that Viewsonic only leased their name to US Merchants.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
I'm not sure if it's a PAL / NTSC thing - it could be that the Tegra just requires 50 Hz, I'm not sure. I'm also wondering where this is setup -- maybe the kernel?

It could be a big deal - I've been looking at my old netbook with a similar 1024x600 screen with rotten angles, but at 60 Hz, and I really think that the eye strain is a little less than this device. So far, I have not found a way to bump up the refresh rate on the GTab.
[G Tablet General] toddmp:
thanks so much for all you guys trying out these screens for us. I'm sure I am not the only one who is much appreciative.

Although I can live with the current screen, I will love to see when you guys find the drop in replacement that I am sure exists out there.

-todd
[G Tablet General] floatpoo:
Anyone else able to edit this spreadsheet? I've been keeping a spreadsheet of my own for awhile now, has about 30 panels with links to spec sheets and other info. And I would love to supplement Prof-KOS's spreadsheet with my data.
[G Tablet General] dougmod:
great spreadsheet man.

Could we get this thread stickied and maybe move the spreadsheet information to the first post? I think it would help keep things a bit more organized.
[G Tablet General] dougmod:
What screens are in there viewsonic tablets?

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/viewsonic-viewpad-10-and-10s-hands-on/
[G Tablet General] Sonek:
I was just going to ask a similar question... The 10s seems to be identical on the inside with the G-Tablet. I was trying to find a source where I could get a G-Tablet for me (I'm located in Europe) for two weeks, but if the screen of the 10s -which according to Engadget is headed for Europe - is better, then I'm willing to wait 1-2 weeks and spend a few bucks more.
[G Tablet General] Prof-KOS:
I set the share setting on the spreadsheet so that anyone with the link and a Google account should be able to edit. floatpoo, send me your spreadsheet and I'll update for now.
[G Tablet General] ddialogue:
The photos of the 10S in the Engadget article make the screen look better; especially in portrait mode. It would be nice to know what display it uses.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
I like how the 10s has VEGA-like soft buttons.... no more TapNCrap for them.
[G Tablet General] tyy10002:
10s looks like just another rebrand of Advent Vega with a different shell. the location of buttons and speakers are virtual the same..

some did a viewing angle test with the advent vega. cannot tell whether it is better than the gtablet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NHeRrEXh68

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yx566kBm4M&feature=related
[G Tablet General] darkassain:
wouldnt make sense though, the refresh rates are set for optimal for whatever screen this has, apparently for viewsonic (or whoever manufactures the device/ puts it together) decided to go with 50hz most likely because its a interlaced screen...;)

hopefully someone finds a good replacement screen for this, as this bit is the only thing holding me back from buying myself one...
[G Tablet General] kpowr82:
Just bought one of these I will let you know how it goes
[G Tablet General] Prof-KOS:
Thanks. Good luck and please let us all know how it goes.
[G Tablet General] HorsexD:
I Did this already. Turns out its same screen (My bad) also tried a different samsung one but it didnt fit becouse the screen was too large. i think 9.0"x5.0" when the stock is I Belive is 8.74"x4.92" So you Have to find a Thin lcd screen with the Right 40 pin connector and Somtimes the 40 pin connector is in different spots of the screen so it can be to far to connect. Also Make shure its a 10.1" 8.72"x4.92" and not too big...There was this screen that i thought might work but im not shure. I saw this laptop screen at BestBuy and viewing angles werent bad but idk if the 40 pin connector is in the right spot or not... heres link: http://www.screenaid.com/asus-eee-pc-1005havu1xwt-laptop-lcd-screen-101-wsvga1024x600-glossy-led-p-31089.html
[G Tablet General] kpowr82:
In your original post you posted a link to a matte and glossy screen. Direct replacements. Did you buy the glossy or the matte screen? If you bought glossy did you see any improvements at all even with clarity or color saturation?
[G Tablet General] HorsexD:
Also This Toshiba Laptop had pretty Good Viewangles, and the screen looked pretty decent. It wasnt as good as say a phone lcd but i liked it way better than the stock lcd. Saw this at best buy too. Heres link for Lcd: http://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Toshiba/MINI~NB305/
[G Tablet General] HorsexD:
Was the Same. We need a Different screen all together.
[G Tablet General] Prof-KOS:
I have drastically updated the spreadsheet with floatpoo's rather more excellent one and consolidated the data. Please have a look and if you have tried a screen that is one the last please add the results, if there is a new possible one feel free to add it.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsyBCKIb9peMdHhoYm03Vk1VVXhvM084QUdENU9rLXc&authkey=CJyQpJwP&hl=en#gid=0

Also, if the OP wants to add this link to the first post that would help everyone to find it and use it.
[G Tablet General] kpowr82:
I have another screen on order as well. The LG TLB1 panel. 1366x768 better viewing angles but about 1/16" too thick. We will see I will update the spreadsheet...
[G Tablet General] proengin:
I bought this panel too but the vertical is too long to be fitted into the plastic frame. You will know what I mean when you get it. Still waiting for daml to come back with installation details. Floatpoo, did you get the LG TB1 panel?
[G Tablet General] floatpoo:
Aside from the depth issue, there's also a vertical issue? According to the engineering spec sheet, the length and width are actually smaller than the stock screen. Grrrr, I hope this doesn't mean these spec sheets are useless.

Funny you should ask about my TLB1 status... I ordered on Dec 29. And according to tracking, the shipper was "notified" on Dec 30. But it wasn't until Jan 9 did it finally leave Singapore. This is using the most fastest/expensive shipping option. Not sure who's at fault though -- whether if its nbkit or singapore post that just sat on it for 1.5 weeks.
[G Tablet General] kpowr82:
Dont hold your breath. He returned his g tab for a flat pad a10w...
[G Tablet General] Frrrrrrunkis:
Its kinda funny, but it seems the more we search, the more I find the current screen to be on par or almost better than the ones we look at for a replacement. Unless someone comes out with a 10.1 " ips (or whatever the ipad screen is) as a direct fit, this screen will do just fine.
[G Tablet General] copperdawgnc:
Off Thread?

As we know the screen seems better when we hold the tablet upside down, but the hardware buttons are a bit of a pain then.

If we could disable the hardware buttons and have a method/gesture for calling the menu it would be fine with me, maybe this is possible?
[G Tablet General] palagai:
Its in the forum, button remapper can disable the hardwre button and button saviour you can have soft key.
[G Tablet General] Prof-KOS:
I used button remapper to set the hardware buttons to Focus, essentially disabling them. I did this because I prefer to use the soft buttons anyways. If you do that also look at button saviour from the market so you have soft buttons in full screen apps too.
[G Tablet General] floatpoo:
Pretty much. If thinness was Malata's primary goal, then there's only a small handful of 3.6mm thick panels. Assuming the panel spreadsheet has most or all of 10.1" panels in existence, then the stock screen is the best-or-equal of the bunch. Only way to get a better panel is to go with a thicker one.
[G Tablet General] wiredmonkey:
With all the tables coming out with 10.1" IPS screens, I suspect we'll be able to find something in the coming months.
[G Tablet General] falcaraz:
Quick question: Since new 10.1' tabs are coming out with 1280x resolutions would it be possible to replace the stock g-pad 1024x600 screen with a higher resolution one?

Something like this maybe?

www . brinvo . com/p-552-auo-101-b101ew01-v1-hd-720-1280-x-720-matte-lcd-screen.aspx

That screen is probably a crappy replacement but you get the idea. Is it a plug and play thing or will the tablet display a 1024x600 picture only?
[G Tablet General] Frrrrrrunkis:
Has anyone looked into increasing the refresh rate from 50 to 60 Hz? Would that help or hinder or neither for viewing angles and contrast?
[G Tablet General] rcgabriel:
It's not quite plug and play. Well actually, it is, but the image will apparently be scaled, which will be a bit ugly.

But now that we have the kernel source code it's not a whole lot of work to change it either. Should just be two things - first, change the kernel boot args in the ramdisk to tell the tegrafb driver what the width and height is. Second, change the resolution that's hardcoded in the touchscreen driver.

Ideally, you'd make the touchscreen driver just use the same bootargs you pass the tegrafb driver. If you want to do it the nice way.

This all assumes you have an LCD with a compatible connector that fits physically in the space.

The reason nobody has done the work to package up the kernel for higher resolutions is that nobody has found a better LCD to put in there yet. :)
[G Tablet General] TheTruth:
roebeet et al who are asking about the refresh rate....

it is locked at 50 fps by design since that is the standard outside the usofa, but there is a new /tweaked nvidia binary posted in the android dev thread that unlocks the vsync and allows fps2d to hit excess of 70 fps and boosts any gl application in similar fashion.

i am not sure how the tweak posted by dexter works (havent loooked at it) but it does unlock the frame rate cap on the device (which was previously 50 to 51 fps)

i have yet to use the new daemon in that thread but others there are all getting stable, consistent improvements in frame rate.... if this lock was artificial via software then yay we have a higher refresh rate with the tweak (where implemented)...

i get 200fps in game y and my monitor has a refresh rate of 75 Hz, do i actually get 200 frames displayed on the screen each second? no. so it is possible that the screen itself has a max refresh rate of 50Hz and unlocking the fps cap does nothing more than to allow opengl apps to run at a higher frame rate? yes.

i attempted to calculate the refresh rate by using my evos camera, but 50 and 60Hz settings still yields banding and the bands zipped by the screen... so this tells me that our stock refresh rate is not 30p 60p or 50p 100p lol
[G Tablet General] dougmod:
bump for a little update.

anyone get new screens?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wayne_zmh:
My SGS has I9000DTJG3, do I need to upgrade to newer 2.1 before upgrade to 2.2? Or can I flash directly to Froyo 2.2?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kangal:
Sorry I don't know but I was pondering the same thing.

What I've decided to do was wait another month for the update to roll out (AU Virgin/Optus) and see how much they've patched things up in Froyo.

If unsatisfied, I figured a (english) MIUI ROM would emerge and I could try that.

Choices, choices, choices ...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sardroid:
You can upgrade to 2.2 from DTJG3:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lalaca:
Thread does not belong in Development.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wayne_zmh:
Thanks for the replay.:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wayne_zmh:
Sorry about this, I should post it to Q&A
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ickyboo:
yeh post it on Q&A, But best bet is to flash to JM8 then to Froyo/JP0/JPM/JPA/JPwhatever
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wayne_zmh:
Tried to flash to JM8, but couldn't full boot up, just stay in black screen after the Samsung boot screen finished.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kangal:
See this tutorial (if it helps)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=862334