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    Inspiron 1501 Screen Size

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kubel, Apr 19, 2007.

  1. kubel

    kubel Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the option of a 14.1" or a 15.4" on a 1501. I was wondering if the 14.1" will mean a smaller, lighter chassis, or does it just mean more bezel filler around the screen?
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Bezel filler.
     
    Greg, Apr 19, 2007
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  3. kubel

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    Yuck. Ok, thanks.
     
    kubel, Apr 19, 2007
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  4. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Umm, I believe 14.1 inch widescreens are smaller than 15.4 inch ones.

    A xps 1210 is not the same size as an xps1710 with a smaller screen and lots of bezel. It simply is a smaller machine.

    So a 14.1" 1501 will be in a smaller chassis than the 15.4" one.

    Laptop manufactures do not have only 1 chassis, and then place all different screen sizes in there with varying amounts of bezel to make up for the smaller screen.
     
    adinu, Apr 19, 2007
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    Greg, Apr 20, 2007
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