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    Edge-to-Edge screen feature

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by billabong08, Apr 22, 2010.

  1. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    I saw on the Dell website when customizing a Studio 15 that they give the option for that. From what my research finds that it is simply a glosser screen? Is that right?
    What are the benefits and the down side to these edge-to-edge screens?
     
    billabong08, Apr 22, 2010
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Which Studio 15 are you looking at? There are a few different models out there. It really just means you don't have much of the plastic border around the display.
     
    atbnet, Apr 22, 2010
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    billabong08, Apr 22, 2010
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    I guess it is technically the Dell Studio 1555
     
    billabong08, Apr 23, 2010
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    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    Basically they place a pane of glass over the entire front of the laptop lid, so that you get the illusion of one continuous screen, instead of a stop at the bezel. This doesn't necessarily mean the bezel will be smaller; the 13" MBP has this type of screen, for example, and the bezel on that machine is absolutely massive.

    I'll admit it's very pretty, and ostensibly it has some structural benefits, but isn't really critical. Whether it's worth it is purely personal preference.
     
    lowlymarine, Apr 25, 2010
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    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    This option comes standard with the xps 16 and IMO, it does not really add a lot other than extra weight. All it is is glass running from end to end on the screen, covering the actual LCD or LED screen behind it. I have a system with it and I wouldn't miss it if it were gone.

    There was another thread discussing removing the edge to edge covering and someone gave it a shot, it was determined that there was a matte screen behind the glass.

    I suppose like others have said, it is about personal preference as there is no apparent benefit unless you look at it as a sort of screen protector and for aesthetics.
     
    Illegal Operation, Apr 26, 2010
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    It's plastic not glass.
     
    JoshGlzBrk, Apr 27, 2010
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    i read with the HP Envy 15 they elected not to go with edge to edge glass because of the extra weight. it just adds another layer of glass and there's no functional benefit.
     
    dapreview, Apr 27, 2010
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