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    N80VN-A1 Newegg WXGA+?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by tootall4wsu, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. tootall4wsu

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    not all N80s have 1440x900, but newegg says that the N80Vn-A1 is WXGA+
    provantage on the other hand lists it as 1280x800...
    the nerds.net says that it also has 1440x900

    asus says that the N80Vn's possible display types are

    14.1" WXGA LED backlight,Color-Shine (Glare-type)
    14.1" WXGA+ Color-Shine (Glare-type), (CCFL)

    answer: i'm not entirely sure but i think newegg doesn't lie
     
    BoarderXtrm, Jan 19, 2009
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    are you sure you want 1440x900 on a 14' screen, its pretty small
     
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  4. tootall4wsu

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    My wife's Vostro 1400 has 1440x900 display and it is very nice for excel sheets and the like. So yes! :)
     
    tootall4wsu, Jan 19, 2009
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  5. David

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    The WXGA+ 1440x900 on newegg's site should be a typo.
     
    David, Jan 19, 2009
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  6. tootall4wsu

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    That's what I thought, but needed confirmation. So would it have the LED or CCFL? I think LED...
     
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  7. Dire NTropy

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    The F8 series offered a WXGA+ (14.1") and it took a couple weeks to get used to but now I don't think I would be happy with a WXGA on the same size screen.

    However, LED is very tempting :)
     
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    why is it a typo, if you check on asus's website the N80vn is available in WXGA+

    + newegg isn't the only retailer listing that model as WXGA+
     
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    most of the sites though say that it is WXGA 1280x800

    I would call them and say that it is likely that they may have a discreptancy in the specifications for that model. Then they will check it out.

    Order, phone, fax, and e-mail

    Phone: 800-390-1119
    Fax: 909-395-9046
    Email: [email protected]
    Hours: 7:00am-5:30pm PST

    Customer-service phone, fax, and e-mail

    Phone: 800-390-1119
    Fax: 909-395-9046
    Email: [email protected]
    Hours: 7:00am-5:30pm PST
     
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  10. tootall4wsu

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    I just chatted with a Newegg rep and they are going to find out what the rez is and if it is LED or not. They said it may take 2-3 business days for response though.
     
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    On a 14 ft screen, it's too low. :p

    I've been using my A8Js 14.1" 1440 x 900 for a while now and can't stand going any lower in this size. Extremely usable and love the extra space.
     
    Purehazard, Jan 19, 2009
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    2-3 business days for that?!
     
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  13. tootall4wsu

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    That's what the rep said.
     
    tootall4wsu, Jan 20, 2009
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    The N80Vn-A1 is a WXGA 1280 x 800 LED and that's that. I have Asus' most current spec sheet grid (dated today, 01/21/09) and it's the same today as it was two weeks ago. I have never seen mistakes on this sheet yet.
     
    STAR TECH, Jan 21, 2009
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    N80Vn-A1 was first released in Novemeber 2008 and equipped with 14.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) Color Shine LED Backlit Screen. Thanks!
     
    EXcaliberPC, Jan 21, 2009
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