Do u guys know anything about the newer batch of diamonds having better lcd display? A friend of mine bought his recently and asked me to upgrade the ROM. When I compared with mine side by side, I realize his has more contrast and depth as well as much better viewing angle. Both are running on the same ROM btw.

I wish that was true coz after digging around on xda developers I can confirm that there are two types of panel where one is inferior when compared to the other one. Anyway here are some pics I took of the two phones I have with me right now. You be the judge folks







Notice the color washout from the side angle on one of the phones?

Both on same ROM, same backlight settings, not maxed but on the 7th bar. Anyway, it's not so obvious if u look directly from the front. It's only noticeable when u looked from the side. It's like the viewing angle is lesser compared to the new one. In term of color, the newer one has more contrast and depth which is nicer. It's more vibrant.

This post has been edited by ganaz-x: Aug 6 2008, 12:43 PM

I believe it's not about first batch or second batch but where HTC source their lcd from. Some say they take from different manufactures just like Samsung does for their LCD monitor. Anyway, the one with the superior color was bought later, in fact a couple of days ago. It came with a newer ROM (1.93) whereas the unit with the yellowish screen came with the 1.37 ROM. It's not the LCD protector as I have taken off from both just to make sure. By the way Baronic, how's your GPS performance with the 3rd party batt?

This post has been edited by ganaz-x: Aug 6 2008, 07:36 PM