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    Retaining 16:10

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by backup7, Mar 4, 2005.

  1. backup7

    backup7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    My current laptop has a 1280x800 WXGA screen. It is impossible to lower the resolution and still retain the 16:10 widescreen format (the lower options are all 4:3, such as 1024x768).

    I am interested in purchasing a i6000 with a 1920x1200 WUXGA screen, however from experience, this resolution is too high for internet browsing and general application usage. I am curious if it is possible to set the resolution to a lower option and still retain the 16:10 ratio (such as 1680x1050). Or are all the lower options 4:3 ratio?

    Thanks
     
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    backup7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't want to use zoom utilities, as I like keeping things simple and clean.
    I also dont want to pay for Opera.
     
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    The high resolution shouldn't be a problem if you use Opera with it's zoom ability. Safer than IE, to boot.

    twice two makes five is sometimes a very charming thing too
     
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    Conscript Notebook Geek

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    Ive also had the same problem with my prior laptop that had 1680x1050, it only let me do 4:3 resolutions if I wanted to set it lower.

    At the Best Buy I work at though the 16:10 laptops do have other widescreen resolutions available. I wonder why that is.

    Does anyone know if the 6000d lets you set lower, widescreen resolutions?

    If you don't want to use the WUXGA resolution, don't order the screen. Why would you?
     
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    I have a WUXGA screen, and I can set lower 16:10 resolutions, but I don't reccomend doing so. The Bluring of text is noticeable (though easy to ignore) but I have grown used to the 1920x1200 resolution and I would never lower it. I love all of the desktop real estate I have because of it. If you buy a WUXGA screen, just try out the 1920x1200 resolution for a week and if you don't like it then adjust it.

    Inspiron 8600 * WUXGA * Intel Pentium M (Dothan) 725 (1.6 GHz) * 1024 MB of DDR333 * Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo with 128 MB @ 350/250 * 60 GB HD 5400RPM * CDRW/DVD Combo Drive
     
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