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    Inspiron 1520 1280x800 (Glossy or Anti-Glare)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Odin5578, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. Odin5578

    Odin5578 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm changing my order. I don't like what I've read on the WSXGA+. I want to game on this system and I figure the 1280x800 will be more future proof.

    So which one is:
    -Less grainy
    -Better for gaming
    -Less light leakage
    -Better for watching dvds

    Or is the 1440x900 better?

    Thanks,
    -Taylor

    Btw: I have 5 hrs to decide I will order before I go to bed tonight and I go to bed at 10pm CSD. And no I'm not old I'm 20 as of July 17th.
     
    Odin5578, Aug 5, 2007
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  2. thevjm

    thevjm Notebook Evangelist

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    I have glossy and I love it. No graniness or anything.
     
    thevjm, Aug 5, 2007
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  3. derfel071

    derfel071 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Glossy ftw. I just installed Oblivion and it looks AMAZING. I also have nearly no light leakage.
     
    derfel071, Aug 5, 2007
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  4. go_leafs_go02

    go_leafs_go02 Notebook Enthusiast

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    no problems with my 1280X800 glossy at all.

    love it...
     
    go_leafs_go02, Aug 5, 2007
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  5. Cactapus

    Cactapus Notebook Geek

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    How is it for gaming?
     
    Cactapus, Aug 5, 2007
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  6. Odin5578

    Odin5578 Notebook Evangelist

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    Glossy it is then!!!

    Thanks guys,
    -Taylor
     
    Odin5578, Aug 5, 2007
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  7. WorkinProgress

    WorkinProgress Notebook Evangelist

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    try to check out some if you can at stores. I've seen glossy screens before and I don't like them too much, so I don't really care if it adds to the vividness of the screen.
     
    WorkinProgress, Aug 5, 2007
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  8. Cactapus

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    So, from what I understand the glossy 1280x800 w/ glossy has no graininess and is good for gaming?
     
    Cactapus, Aug 5, 2007
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  9. WorkinProgress

    WorkinProgress Notebook Evangelist

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    from what I hear, I think the trulife screens are the grainy ones. but I'm not 100% sure... But I really do not like glossy screens so I'm not too effected by this; I don't think lol.
     
    WorkinProgress, Aug 5, 2007
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  10. Cactapus

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    This is just way too confusing. Some people are saying glossy is perfect, while others are saying glossy is the only one with grainy. By the time I find out my laptop will be here and I'll have to send it back again.
     
    Cactapus, Aug 5, 2007
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  11. WorkinProgress

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    I really wish I had the answer Cactapus, for you and me both
     
    WorkinProgress, Aug 5, 2007
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  12. Cactapus

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    I guess I'll find out if I like it or not when I get it, if not I'll wait another month to get it back again, lol.
     
    Cactapus, Aug 5, 2007
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  13. derfel071

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    Yeah I wouldn't worry about it, I think you'll be pleased with your choice.
     
    derfel071, Aug 6, 2007
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