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    New Inspiron 6000 Screen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BigRemo, Oct 10, 2005.

  1. BigRemo

    BigRemo Newbie

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    I am trying to decide which screen to opt for on my new Inspiron 6000. I will be doing some occasional gaming, as well as Flash and video editing. I don't consider display extremely important, but I want it to be adequate and accurate. My choices are the WXGA, the WSXGA, or the WUXGA. What are the fundamental differences between them?
     
    BigRemo, Oct 10, 2005
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  2. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    The WUXGA, is said to be better for gaming, but I'm not sure.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Oct 10, 2005
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  3. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Well..
    The higher the resolution, the smaller the font will be which can be hard on the eyes for a long time. But, the picture will be clearer. Then you can always lower the resolution to fit your liking, but it will decrease in quality.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 10, 2005
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  4. paperinacup

    paperinacup Notebook Geek

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    Personally for everyday use id go for WSXGA.
     
    paperinacup, Oct 10, 2005
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  5. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    you really have to find a store that has multiple resolutions available for viewing. screen res is really a personal choice and all you're going to get are people's opinions and what they like which has no bearing whatsoever on what you might like.

    here's a thread i created with screenshots of the 3 resolutions you metioned; it may help, but i still suggest you find a shop to check them out in person...

    click click
     
    drumfu, Oct 10, 2005
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  6. Wildmonkeys

    Wildmonkeys Notebook Enthusiast

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    SXGA all the way... definately the highest I would ever go on a 15" screen, and it has an increase in quality over the regualr XGA with "brightview"
     
    Wildmonkeys, Oct 10, 2005
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    lilfazzl Notebook Consultant

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    wuxga all the way. just increas dpi to 120 and its heaven
     
    lilfazzl, Oct 11, 2005
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  8. Jeff Coleman

    Jeff Coleman Notebook Evangelist

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    lol this thread is funny, i think everyone picked something different, i would take Drumfu's advice
     
    Jeff Coleman, Oct 11, 2005
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Keep this in mind - the higher the resolution, the lower performance you'll have in games. With a Go7800GTX it shouldn't matter, as it can power through any game out there, but you will get less speed.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 12, 2005
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