Asus A6jc resolution and screen quality

I'm trying to decide between the Asus a6jc, A8jm and the sony FE 690. I'm confused as to what the A6jc's resolution is as c9tech and proportable both list it as 1280x768 while newegg lists it as 1280x800.. so which is it ?!

Also, I've heard a lot about the sony's screen quality.. will the asus's pale in comparison or is it comparable to the sony's?

Apart from the screen issues I think I'd go for the Asus as it seems to offer more features (except the media center xp) for a cheaper price and better customer service ..

 

It really doesn't matter if it is 1280x768 or 800...you couldn't really notice the difference in those 32 pixels in height...but the answer is 1280x800

Since ASUS makes many of the Sony models you will find the screen quality pretty equivalent...

While ASUS customer service is not world class, it is certainly way better than Sony's, plus you will have help from your ASUS reseller if you need it.

 

Seeing as the A6Jc is identical (except for GPU) with the A6Ja, I believe it would be 1280x800. 1280x768 is more common on 14.1" and smaller displays.

The screen on the A6J, while not quite up to Sony's, is still very good. The LCDs in Sony's VAIO range are one of their standout features... along with the crap after sales service and bloatware.

Emperor, another NBR member, has posted a review on his A6Ja.

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=17374

 

thanks guys .. i think i'm gonna end up buying the a6jc .. the price difference will allow me to upgrade the ram and get a 7200 rpm hd

 

First of all, I wouldn't go as far to say that all of Asus' screens are going to be the same or the same as models they build for Sony or Apple or Sharp or anything like that........ The W and V series certain are, but the A series is a cheaper and more affordable notebook. For that simple fact, certain things should be expected and "average" really comes to mind when thinking about the notebook on a whole. It's a cheap notebook cost wise, but it has a pretty darn good configuration for that price...... So, with that, you have to consider what else is "cheaper" than say on another Asus notebook. The chassis is number one...... but a lower res and lower quality screen is certainly number two. The screen is good for what you're paying though, don't get me wrong. It's just not the best screen Asus offers, but for $1299, it's **** good.

 

Well, actually it is a total of 40,960 pixels, but what I meant was 32 pixels of height is virtually unnoticable.