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    Quick question....TN or IPS??

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by SamuelMSr, Nov 7, 2014.

  1. SamuelMSr

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    SamuelMSr, Nov 7, 2014
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    I guess the next, and probably biggest question, is: should I even bother?

    I keep thinking about having a 1080p display at 14", and it being so small that its hard to see anyways because so small.
     
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Get the IPS display. It is significantly better than the standard TN panel.
     
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    Honestly not too big a deal but I would go IPS if you had the choice and its not too much more expensive

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    I am going to get the IPS, I just have to wait for them to get a matte one in stock (no way I am getting a glossy one). It is only $10 more.
     
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    you should ONLY choose for TN if you care to have a 120 or 144Hz display that is relatively cheap.
    Otherwise, especially for me IPS is WAAY superior. IPS has a lot better color reproduction and has very good viewing angles. a TN panel can have Very bad viewing angles.

    For me IPS all the way.
     
    QUICKSORT, Nov 8, 2014
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    I'd also strongly recommend the IPS panel - it's a no-brainer if there is not much difference in price.
     
    steviejones133, Nov 9, 2014
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