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    Have Dell given me a better screen????

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ukclaret, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. ukclaret

    ukclaret Notebook Geek

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    Hi

    I have re-ordered my Vostro 1500 after returning my first one.

    I re-ordered the same screen which was a 15.4" Wide Screen WXGA with Truelife (1280x800)

    However, when I received my order confirmation and packing slip my screen is described as 15.4 WXGA+ True Life.

    It doesn't state the resolution but the 1440x900 screen is known as the WXGA+ on the Dell website.

    Not sure whether that + on my order means the better screen or simply 'plus truelife'

    Am I making sense?

    Probably not!

    Thanks anyway!
     
    ukclaret, Sep 18, 2007
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  2. bizekiel

    bizekiel Notebook Consultant

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    the + indicates that they upped your resolution from 1280x800 to 1440x900.
     
    bizekiel, Sep 18, 2007
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  3. ukclaret

    ukclaret Notebook Geek

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    OK - So they have upgraded my screen without me asking for it, or paying. Nice!

    On the other hand they are the screens notorious for grain. I hope my good fortune will not turn into misfortune!
     
    ukclaret, Sep 18, 2007
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  4. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    That's what they said last week. To avoid delay, they will up the display in some case.
     
    billcsho, Sep 18, 2007
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    TuxDude Notebook Deity

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    It is not like that actually.... Many ppl prefer the WXGA+ and so more of those screens are ordered and hence more number of complaints from them.... People have also reported grainy problems from WXGA and WSXGA too ;)
     
    TuxDude, Sep 18, 2007
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  6. zfactor

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    wow sweet deal ... at least they have inpressed me in one way so far
     
    zfactor, Sep 18, 2007
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