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    WideXGA+ vs. WideUXGA

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by vascainoduente77, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. vascainoduente77

    vascainoduente77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone post a comparison picture so i can have a idea on the difference (on the m17x)

    and is glossy better than matte screen?

    any reccomendations would be great too thanks!!!
     
    vascainoduente77, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. Malignant

    Malignant Notebook Ninja

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    Well both have Edge-to-edge so its gonna be glossy either way.
     
    Malignant, Jul 16, 2009
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  3. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    Edge2Edge screens are not just glossy there SUPER glossy lol . It will be a mirror when the screen is black :).
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 16, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i have some pics

    I'll get them up in a sec


    The Gloss is NOT bad @ all it is overplayed IMO
     
    The_Moo™, Jul 16, 2009
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  5. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Pictures will only show smaller icons. Go to a retail store that has those screen resolutions on display.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 16, 2009
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  6. vascainoduente77

    vascainoduente77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thanks for the advice
     
    vascainoduente77, Jul 16, 2009
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