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Dell Precision 6500 resolution question

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by tim_chase01, Apr 13, 2011.

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  1. tim_chase01

    tim_chase01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I prefer glossy screens because pictures look the best on them but I don't like the 1920X1080 because you can hardly read the text.

    My question is if get the WXGA+ LCD; is this glossy?

    If I choose the WUXGA option in order to get the glossy screen, can I run it at 1440X900 instead without impacting the way things look on the screen? I had a HP envy that ran at 1920X1080 which when I tried to lower the resolution it impacted it heavily

    thanks,
     
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    anodize Notebook Deity

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    No glossy screen on business laptops.
     
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Except for the M6500 Covet Edition, which still uses a RGBLED Matte Panel, but it is covered on top with a layer of glass for the glossy effect.
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Wait I thought Dell's TrueLife was a glossy finish...
     
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    Dell-Mano_G Company Representative

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    TrueLife is not offered on the M4500 or M6500. The Edge to Edge glass on the M6500 Covet is the way Star Forge stated. It is Gorolla Glass.
     
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    No, it's not glossy, nor are the WUXGA screen options, but 1920x1200 in 17" won't make things as small as 1920x1080 in 15.6" so I'd still suggest the 1920x1200 display. Especially if you can afford the RGBLED upgrade.

    However, if you can wait just a few more weeks, the M6600 is coming out. The M6600 will offer 1920x1080 in 17.3" which will make things larger than 1920x1200 in 17"
    Plus, the base resolution of 1600x900 in 17.3" is better than 1440x900 in 17" in my opinion (even though it's 16:9)
     
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