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    .....M17... LCD 1440 x 900 anyone have this one

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by kxkid661, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. kxkid661

    kxkid661 Notebook Guru

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    trying to decide on the hi def lcd option or the standard ... not doing the blue ray thing .. just wanting .. clear text .. high quality picture
     
    kxkid661, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    hi resolution is better for games pictures and video but not for internet browsing :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    High res is better for everything including web browsing, how much better for web browsing just depends on how well optimised a website is. I feel cramped moving back to a 1024x768/1280x1024 screen now. Notebookforum while being quite slow compared to some sites actually scales very nicely, on a 1920x1200 this entire post is less than 2 lines of text :D
     
    Alexrose1uk, Sep 21, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    I had it and it wasn't bad for anything ....

    But if you can afford 1900 I would get it
     
    The_Moo™, Sep 21, 2009
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  5. kxkid661

    kxkid661 Notebook Guru

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    thanks guys .. i did buy that option .. i ordered the m17 the other day monday the sept 21 .. talked with a salesman at dell/alienware name of charlie .. gave me shipping for 15 dollars and the T9600 cpu upgrade for 177.00 so i went for it ..also told me the m17 will only be avaible for a few more days there running out of parts or changing to a new model
     
    kxkid661, Sep 22, 2009
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  6. kryptonian

    kryptonian Notebook Evangelist

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    While were on this particular subject......Folks, im very near to closing the deal on an M17x. I want the higher resolution, but im a little gunshy about it because I dont have the best vision and want to be able to read webpages. I know the rez is obviously good for video and games. im completely new to Vista. is there a shore fire way to make text size bigger? Thanks!
     
    kryptonian, Sep 22, 2009
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  7. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    Yep, you can increase standard text size if necessary :)
     
    Alexrose1uk, Sep 22, 2009
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  8. kryptonian

    kryptonian Notebook Evangelist

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    ^^Thanks. I guess in my mind, when I think of that resolution, I just imagine everything super small and me having to squint my eyes to see webpages. On another note, I told the relashonship manager I wanted to hold off for 24 hours. I want to see what Alienwares new offerings were tomorrow.
     
    kryptonian, Sep 22, 2009
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  9. Alexrose1uk

    Alexrose1uk Music, Media, Game

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    Everything is sharper at high res, think of it that way. Im sure win7 with more desktop space will be nice.
     
    Alexrose1uk, Sep 22, 2009
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  10. kxkid661

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    are they coming out with something new this week?
     
    kxkid661, Sep 22, 2009
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    kryptonian, Sep 22, 2009
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  12. Alexrose1uk

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    Theres meant to be an announcement soon, cant remember if its tomorrow or not, doubt we will see stock yet though!
     
    Alexrose1uk, Sep 22, 2009
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  13. Snowm0bile

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    go for the higher res.
     
    Snowm0bile, Sep 22, 2009
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    derr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Definitely go for the higher rez, i ordered mine with the 1440 and have been trying to get hold of the 1920 ever since, finding it difficult though. Got a M17x 1920 LCD but have been told its not compatible with my M17....
     
    derr, Sep 23, 2009
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