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    SXGA or UXGA for web and multimedia design?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by efireb33, Jan 27, 2004.

  1. efireb33

    efireb33 Newbie

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    I'm planning on buying a Dell 5150, I know all of the specs I want, I'm just not sure which display I should go with. This will be my first notebook and I'm going to need it for designing websites and multimedia pieces. I've heard that the higher resolutions aren't good for designing and that they distort the image. Is this true? I also don't want to have to stare at extremely small text for hours at a time, but I want the graphics to look nice. Would SXGA be the best choice here? I'd appreiciate any help with this.
     
    efireb33, Jan 27, 2004
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  2. srdhkl

    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Hello,

    I have the 5150 with the UXGA and if I could go back in time, I would have gotten the SXGA. The UXGA at max resolution is just too hard on the eyes for me. I never use the 1600 x 1200 max resolution. I think you would be fine with SXGA and you would save some money. The only thing is that the UXGA will have an overall brighter screen.

    The other thing, apparently there is a problem with some UXGA screens for the 5150, when you are running on battery, the screen flickers. This happens to mine as well. Apparently this is not an issue with the SXGA screen.

    Hope that helps.
     
    srdhkl, Jan 27, 2004
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    For you, the SXGA screen is the way to go. I prefer the UXGA resolutions in general, but if you're concerned about tiny things, then this one is not for you.

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    Brian, Jan 28, 2004
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    efireb33 Newbie

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    That really helped, thanks alot!
     
    efireb33, Jan 28, 2004
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    Miked Newbie

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    I have read on another review site that the screen on the 5150, I'm assuming the SXGA, is "blurry". Has anybody had any experience with this?
     
    Miked, Feb 5, 2004
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    inspiron52x Newbie

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    I'd definitely go for the UXGA any day!

    Even with the additional cost, the UXGA is a far better buy, and at 1600x1200, the extra desktop real-estate is truly worth it. and if you're worried about small fonts and buttons etc, this is easily changed through windows or the Dell quickset utility, so that you can maintain the high resolution while keeping buttons and text clear.
     
    inspiron52x, Jul 20, 2004
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  7. d-roC

    d-roC Notebook Guru

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    SXGA would probably work jsut fine for you. When doing multimedia design, you will want to have plenty of windows open, but not so small a font that you cannot see anything. So SXGA would work. My setup is SXGA+ and I am more than happy with it. Though going higher would be fun too :)

    Dell Inspiron 600m + PalmOne Zire71 + Sony-Ericsson T616 = Mobile Computer Consultant and Website Designer
     
    d-roC, Jul 23, 2004
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