Is WUXGA useful in 15.4-inch D830?

Hello,

I am a software programmer and I have Insprion 17-inch 9300 with WUXGA, which I think it is very nice for my job. Now I am interested in a D830. Is WUXGA really useful on D830? Good for what situations?

I do lots of Java coding and web applications. I do a little graphics sometimes too. Not sure what experience could be with WUXGA on a 15.4-inch screen.

Many thanks in advance!
-David

 

It all depends how good your eyes are at reading small print. My (ageing) eyes can't handle WSXGA+ at 15.4" so I have to increase the dpi setting, whereupon formatting starts to have problems. However, there must be people who can handle WUXGA at 15.4", otherwise these panels would not be available. An alternative is to change the display resolution in Windows. The added fuzziness that this usually brings would be less with a very high resolution display.

The problem is that you need to use a display for hours or maybe days before you would know that your eyes are happy. Eye strain evolves slowly.

John

 

Any programmers out there like and use WUXGA on a 15.4-inch screen?

Thansk,
David

 

My buddy is a hardcore programmer and loves the WUXGA on his old Inspiron 6000.

 

Does Inspiron 6000 have 15.4-inch screen?

Thanks!

 

the answer is YES. I found it out.

 

Yes it does...

1920x1200 is pretty crazy on it...

 

I had hp nw8440 with WUXGA on 15,4” display on test for about a week. I use computer for autocad and graphic programs most of the time so I need lots of space, but… After working with autocad for an hour my eyes started to hurt, even if I never had problems with that before and my eyes are still in perfect condition! So I adjusted resolution in windows to 1680 x 1050, but than it was a bit fuzzy. I think WSXGA+ is far more appropriate for 15,4” display.

But it is also true that I had no problems with word for instance since you can easily zoom in on document and the same goes for IE7 and surfing the web… But if you zoom in on everything I don’t see the point in having a WUXGA display.

 

More 15.4" laptops need WUXGA resolution options. We also need WSXGA+ options for 14.1" laptops.

 

HJT, you may need that, but most basic users (vast majority) are fine with WXGA and WXGA+, and most power users are fine with WSXGA+. There are those on the lunatic fringe that need the WUXGA, but thats why the Dell and HP workstation models exist.

 

I have used a WUXGA on my old Inspiron 8500 for some time, and did enjoy it, but often worked with my word at 120%, DPI increased, etc. Would running native at WSXGA+ be essentially the same as running WUXGA with DPI and settings adjusted?

I guess what I'm trying to ask, is there really any value in getting WUXGA if I would adjust the settings? I love the extra space in Excel, but have realized this may be overkill.

Also, how does the WUXGA/WSXGA+ in the 15.4" compare to the higher-res 14.1" screen? I believe it would be the WXGA+ in the D630. I am still choosing between models?

 

Our standard issue laptop at our company for developers is the 15.4" dell with the WUXGA, for a programmer it's the only way to go! We started with D800's and now issue D820's but they're all the same screen.

I started Traveling more and switched to a D600 ( and now a Asus A8jm ) and it was very hard at first getting used to having so little screen space, windows always crowded etc.

 

Yes, it's one of the main reasons I went for an 8600 (15.4 inch model with WUXGA screen) - when typing just raw code you can fit so much on, it's even better when working in a programming environment when you have around ten different sections open alongside the main code (debuggers, different modules, tools etc.) as you have plenty of screen space to work with.

With no mobile 8800 cards on the go I'm considering going back down to a 15.4 inch machine (currently using an XPS 2) but the WUXGA screen is a must.

John

 

John and Atom, thanks so much for your input.
Cheers,
David

 

I purchased a T60 with WSXGA+ and IMO it was a big mistake. My eyes are not what they used to be.

 

Rodknee, you mean you should have bought WUXGA?

 

No I should have bought the standard screen. While the T60 WSXGA+ is a beautiful screen it's tough on older eyes.

 

Why does it have to look fuzzy when you are have WUXGA and change to a smaller resolution? Is it because it is not a LCD screen?

 

I highly recommend getting an external monitor for the extra real estate while developing, and getting a resolution you are comfortable looking at for all use for your lapto's display. Extended desktop across two displays is very nice for developing. LCD's are cheap these days.

 

nikolaiH is absolutely right.
Save your eyes. WUXGA Is WAY overkill for 15.4. Either get a 17 inch (even than WUXGA is overkill imho) for the development purposes get a 24-27 inch LCD monitor and do a dual screen with your laptop.

 

Asgaroth, thanks so much for your input.

If you have to do your software development on a laptop only because an external monitor is NOT an option due to constant travels, etc., is WUXGA or WSGA+ a better choice?

I assume you do software development and your sight is very good

Regards,
David

 

get a 17'' laptop with WUXGA

at this point my sight is good as well and I want to keep it that way.

IMHO
Asgaroth

 

Hi,

I am used to my old Dell i8100 with 1600x1200 resolution. I just bought a Dell 640m with TrueLife and 1440x900 and i endlessly had to keep scrolling up and down where as on my old dell, alot fitted onto the screen. I'm now selling my Dell 640m as i need something higher.

At work i use a laptop with 1400x1050 but had to keep to increase the system fonts (from Windows Advance Appearance settings) a little as it was straining my eyes.

Now, i'm not sure i need 1680 x 1050 or 1920 x 1200. I don't mind increasing the fonts a little, as long as i can get more onto the screen and not having to keep scrolling up and down and side to side when sufing etc.

I've not seen 1680 x 1050 or 1920 x 1200 on laptops so can't decide. I think 1920 x 1200 and increase the fonts a little would be fine.

What do you recommend i go for?

 

I have the d830 with wuxga and the resolution is way to small for me. I work in all kinds of programs and have been on a computer since 1995. The resolution is nice but I think the built in Intel graphics card isn't so good. I'm going to return it because the resolution with the wuxga is no good for a 15.4 in my opinion.