Studio 15 Screen Options

Hi everyone,

I have a quick question regarding opinions for the screen options on a Studio 15.

Basically I am stuck debating between the 15.4 WLED (1440*900) and the 15.4 non-LED (1920*1200). I am just not sure which I would prefer. If the WLED came in a 1920*1200 option I don't think I would be so concerned.

I really like the size, weight, and potential power savings of the WLED screens but I am used to working on larger monitors (22 and 25 inch) running at higher resolutions.

What does everyone think about these two choices? Will I be happy with the WLED at the smaller resolution or is it better to opt for the traditional screen with the higher resolution?

Just so everyone knows the laptop won't be my primary computer but will get a lot of use while working on graduate work away from home, writing website code, and general use. The only gaming activity it might see is some occasional WoW.

Opinions?

 

wled is the rit choice. wled is 3 times as expensive as the regular ones.

 

I'd go with the LED, I am happy with mine. I had a 17 inch notebook with 1920x1200 and I couldn't tolerate it.

 

I'm thinking of purchase a Studio 15 ...

I note the options now are:
* WXGA WLED (1280 x 800), or
* WXGA+ WLED (1440x900) [for 20 euros more) or
* WUXGA+ CCFL (1920x1200) [for 20 euros more).

There is not a log different in price ... but from what I gather from reading this thread, the WXGA+ WLED (1440x800) is likely the preferred option? Have I read this correctly? And presumeably this is because the WLED draws less power and yet it is brigher? (or do I have that wrong) ?

What is the glare like on the WLED compared to the CCFL ?

 

I have the WXGA+ WLED screen and it is great. It gives the high resolution and lower power consumption. It is also brighter and you most likely won't have to have it on high saving more power.

 

Thanks for the assessment.

Is there much glare/reflection ? (or more or less the typical laptop glare ? ).

 

Yeah it is a glossy screen so you are going to have to deal with the reflection. I don't really notice it but I haven't used mine outside.

 

Its been over 4 years (coming up on 5 years) since I last purchased a laptop. Wandering around the local PC shops, it does appear the vast majority of new laptops have a very bright (with brilliant colours) display, at the expense of some reflection. I suspect it will be something that I will simply need to get used to.

 

The Studio 15 standard display is a WXGA (1280x800) CCFL-backlit (non-LED).

The options are-

WXGA+ (1440x900) LED - $125
WUXGA (1920x1200) CCFL - $150

Recently, a version of the Studio 15 based on the Intel Centrino 2 platform was introduced with a WXGA (1280x800) LED as standard. The options remain the same as above and the upgrades are still priced the same.

In the last week, the Studio 17 with the Intel Centrino 2 technology was introduced. The Studio 17 had previously offered a 17" WXGA+ LED or 17" WUXGA CCFL. A new addition to the display options is a WUXGA LED (for $250).
It will be interesting to see if the Studio 15 will eventually offer the same 1920x1200 LED!

As for which of the two current options to choose- I chose the WXGA+ (1440x900) for my Studio 15. The superior image quality/brightness, lower energy use/improved battery life and lighter weight were all deciding factors.

The WUXGA displays that I have seen/used offer exceptional detail and overall image quality, but text and icons are tiny by default. Windows default is 96 DPI and offers a larger 120 DPI setting (there is also a Custom option to specify other sizes). On a WUXGA display, the 120 DPI setting is necessary for a lot of users- including me!

For me, the LED technology (WXGA+) was more desirable than higher resolution WUXGA. If WUXGA was offered in LED, that would be the best of both worlds!

 

I am a believer in LED also. While the standard screens are going to be adequate most of the time, the though of having MORE brightness than I need and lower power consumption to beat is a hard package to beat. The real problem is, is it worth all that money? It is a pretty high premium so I would have to be pretty blown away by the differences to subscribe to that.

Mainly because I do not spend most of the time working in situations that make me feel like I could really use the extra brightness. Though the library I go to sometimes really has a way of making my screen look like it isn't back lit! : o )