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    Inspiron 1720 screen choice

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by level4, Oct 9, 2007.

  1. level4

    level4 Newbie

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    I ordered a 17" Inspiron 1720. It gave me the option of:
    Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)

    OR

    Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)

    I chose the first one because people mentioned the anti-glare made the pic look worse.

    Is that true (subjective of course) or am I misled? I can still change it.

    Should I worry about the graniness issue on the 17" display? Thanks.
     
    level4, Oct 9, 2007
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  2. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    It's a matter of personal preference. If you tend to use it a lot where there is fluorescent light I would recommend the anti-glare. The glossy screen reflects the light and acts like a mirror in some cases ;). If you watch a lot of movies or photos I would recommend the glossy, since it has a high contrast. If you plan on typing documents or browsing the internet I would recommend the anti-glare.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Oct 9, 2007
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  3. bakedon

    bakedon Newbie

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    I am also configuring a 1720 or Vostro 1700. I want the Glossy Truelife in 1440 x 900 resolution but the choices are not clear:

    1720
    Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)
    Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)

    Vostro 1700
    17.0 inch Wide Screen XGA+ LCD Display

    The 1720 says glossy, but is that also Truelife? Is there such a thing as Glossy but not Truelife?

    I assume with the Vostro that XGA+ is 1440, but it makes no mention of glossy.

    Has anyone bought one with the same requirements I have (Truelife 1440) and let me know? Yes I could call Dell but I would rather get actual user experience.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    bakedon, Oct 11, 2007
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  4. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    Yes

    Not from Dell.
     
    chelet, Oct 11, 2007
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  5. chipper3152

    chipper3152 Notebook Consultant

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    glossy = truelife
     
    chipper3152, Oct 11, 2007
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  6. Ghola

    Ghola Notebook Evangelist

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    never get your order = reallife
     
    Ghola, Oct 11, 2007
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