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    Question about the Latitude D620 1280x800 and 1440x900 screen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cy007, Apr 2, 2006.

  1. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Is the 1440x900 screen brighter (in nits) than the 1280x800 one? I heard that this is so but have no conclusive evidence if it is so. Also, how small should I expect text to be at 1440x900 with a 14" screen? Is it compareable to 1680x1050 with a 15"? I'm planning to get a D620 (just decided I needed more portability than performance) and this would help my decision greatly.


    Cheers,

    Charles (yes that's my real name lol)
     
    cy007, Apr 2, 2006
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  2. cy007

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    So nobody knows huh? :(
     
    cy007, Apr 2, 2006
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  3. Amber

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    I'm not sure about the brightness question. From what i've seen on Dell's website, there isn't really a difference between the screens except for the resolution. Its not like the 9400 where one is matte and one is glossy, so it is really just a difference of resolution.

    On the resolution, if you end up thinking it is too small, you can always change the DPI to 120 to make it larger or adjust icon/text size. I honestly don't know how similar it would be to a 15in since i don't have either to test it on.

    SG
     
    Amber, Apr 2, 2006
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    On a 16:10 ratio 14.1" widescreen running 1440x900, each pixel measures 0.00833 in by 0.00833 in.

    On a 16:10 ratio 15.4" widescreen running 1680x1050, each pixel measures 0.0078 in by 0.0078 in.

    the wxga+ 14.1 will look a little bigger than a wsxga+ 15.4.
     
    zman4, Apr 2, 2006
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  5. Teledatageek

    Teledatageek Notebook Enthusiast

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    WXGA @ 185 nits and 124 PPI

    WXGA+ @220 nits and 120 PPI
     
    Teledatageek, Apr 17, 2006
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    This AUO panel should be the one Dell's using. 220nit brightness and 400:1 contrast ratio.

    If you're good with 15.4" WSXGA+ you'll be totally fine with 14" WXGA+.

    I have the Dell Latitude D620 spec sheet saved on my laptop that also says the WXGA+ screen is brighter.
     
    lazybum131, Apr 17, 2006
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    I found the spec for these 14" LCDs from D620 User's Guide.

    Display:
    Type (active-matrix TFT) WXGA or WXGA+

    Viewing angles:
    WXGA Horizontal 40/40° Vertical 10/30°
    WXGA+ Horizontal 65/65° Vertical 50/50°
    Pixel pitch:
    WXGA 0.2588
    WXGA+ 0.1971
    Brightness:
    WXGA 185 cd/m2 (nits)
    WXGA+ 220 cd/m2 (nits)
     
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    rpsbp, Apr 18, 2006
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  8. Teledatageek

    Teledatageek Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm returning my WXGA D620 and reordering a WXGA+ panel. The D620 (WXGA) is much dimmer than my D610 even though supposely the NITS are the same (185).

    Found it very difficult to see while in the docking stand....

    I was worried that the WXGA+ would have fonts that were too small, and if I understand it right they are actually a little larger on the WXGA+ panel and of course brighter. A no brainer $50.00 upgrade. I wish I would have known all this before ordering and loading all of my software.....
     
    Teledatageek, Apr 18, 2006
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    Do you have the ambient light sensor on or off? This could have an impact on the screen brightness and, in my experience with other laptops, it could leave the screen too dim in moderately lit rooms...

    I'm getting my D620, with WXGA screen, today and will report back on my initial impressions.
     
    superhob, Apr 18, 2006
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    Ambient Light Sensor is most definitely off. I'll be interested to read your take on the screen. You'll have to let us know what laptop you are using now as well.
     
    Teledatageek, Apr 18, 2006
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