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    XPS M1330 Usable Outside?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jjfcpa, Sep 26, 2007.

  1. jjfcpa

    jjfcpa Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the screen on the M1330 usable outdoors? I'm going on a vacation and would like to use my laptop outdoors in the shade, but I don't want to have to strain to see the screen.
     
    jjfcpa, Sep 26, 2007
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    deffinetly..i can see it on 3/8 while driving around 6pm..its not the easiest but @ 8/8 brightness SUPER easy to see...in direct sunlight, that i dont know
     
    d94, Sep 26, 2007
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    on the m1330 LED screen yes. I have another LCD laptop and the difference is apparent.
     
    khull, Sep 27, 2007
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    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I've got the CCFL screen and have had no problem watching TV, or surfing outside.
     
    Khris, Sep 27, 2007
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    I second that!
     
    Duran, Sep 27, 2007
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    Absolutely fine in the shade. And it doesn't even have to be on full brightness.
     
    Snowkarver, Sep 27, 2007
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