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    Does the 1501 have the same screen as the 1420/1520?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mugen Yarrr, Jul 21, 2007.

  1. Mugen Yarrr

    Mugen Yarrr Notebook Consultant

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    As far as this whole "graininess" issue goes? If so, then I'm safe, because my friend's looks absolutely gorgeous, and I don't see why Dell would put a higher quality screen on the lower end model...

    If they have the same screen, then I won't be bothered at all =)
     
    Mugen Yarrr, Jul 21, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Probably, it would be cheaper to mass order one screen for multiple models then separate ones, and Dell's all about mass purchasing and producing :p
     
    coriolis, Jul 21, 2007
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    in terms of the whole 262k color...yes it is the same

    to be honest, I havent seen the screen but im guessing they are not nearly as bad as theyre made out to be. These computers are insane fast for the money. If my whites arent so white and my screen doesnt look great from 6 inches away, it still wont bother me.
     
    boxcar_racer821, Jul 21, 2007
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  4. Mugen Yarrr

    Mugen Yarrr Notebook Consultant

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    Well then I really don't see the fuss, because I used his laptop all day a couple days ago and never noticed a thing wrong with it.

    EDIT: I agree, I think this is blown out of proportion. It looked absolutely fine to me, whites included.
     
    Mugen Yarrr, Jul 21, 2007
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    No, I read here the 1501s were Samsung.
     
    CyberGhost, Jul 21, 2007
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    yea so are the 1520's...well actually there are a couple lcd's that can possibly come with the 1520 but as far as quality they all seem to be similar (minor differences). This is what i heard anyways
     
    boxcar_racer821, Jul 21, 2007
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  7. Rodster

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    I recently purchased a Inspiron 1501 and the screen is beautiful. I have on order a Vostro 1500 and I hope it comes with the same screen. I ordered both laptops with the standard 1280x800 resolution and with the glossy finish.
     
    Rodster, Jul 21, 2007
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    can I ask what your configurations were for it (if your happy with the speed that is) because Im researching on finding a nice cheap laptop for my sis.
     
    boxcar_racer821, Jul 21, 2007
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  9. Rodster

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    My 1501 came with the TK-53 Mobile Turion X2 CPU, 1GB Ram, 80GB HDD, 128 integrated X1150 Mobile Radeon. I like everything about it, it's very quick for the basics, runs strategy games like Galactic Civilization 2 quite well and it runs very cool.

    I found an a Google offer on the net for $449 thru Dell. Great laptop for the price. I'm not sure if Dell is offering the Inspiron 1501 anymore as I couldn't find it on their website. I believe the Vostro's took the place of the Inspiron.
     
    Rodster, Jul 21, 2007
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  10. boxcar_racer821

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    In Canada they are offering both, however it seems we dont get nearly as good deals as in the US (Im guessing thats where you are from). Im curious about the Ram configuration and if 2gb for windows xp is overkill for what my sister is gunna be doing (multitasking with light apps.: msn, limewire, explorer).
     
    boxcar_racer821, Jul 21, 2007
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  11. Mugen Yarrr

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    AFAIK they still offer the 1501, because I just saw it on the Dell website...
     
    Mugen Yarrr, Jul 21, 2007
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  12. Rodster

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    If your sister is going to do lots of multi-tasking then 2GB should be good enough for Windows XP.
     
    Rodster, Jul 21, 2007
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