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    Upgrading the Screen on i6000?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wtferrell, Aug 19, 2005.

  1. wtferrell

    wtferrell Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, after telling myself I would never go w/ a Dell again (long story dealing w/ 8200), I just bought an Inspiron 6000 on the bay. However, I didn't read through and ended up getting one w/ the WXGA screen instead of the WSXGA screen like I wanted.

    Can you upgrade the screens on them? Would I be better off to contact Dell and see what they could do for me or just do it myself? Does anyone know where the parts can be had at?

    Also, I got the MCE version w/ the TV tuner, and upon further inspection, it looks like the Tuner is in fact a USB and not built in. Is it a good tuner? Anyone have experience w/ it?

    Thanks,

    Will
     
    wtferrell, Aug 19, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You can buy a new display and install it yourself, but it's going to probably cost more than you spent on the notebook, in the several hundred dollars area.
     
    Brian, Aug 19, 2005
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    You might have to replace other parts if you go to a higher resoution.
     
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  4. wtferrell

    wtferrell Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright, I think I have almost determined that WXGA will be fine w/ me. I don't do any heavy gaming, and although I do a little PS, it is just that, "A little PS". Is the WXGA still a good screen though? Good colors and such?

    Thanks,
    Will
     
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  5. ZaZ

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    WXGA is fine.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 20, 2005
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    WXGA is fine, it is really clear, you will like it. Font is not to small. And all around the screen is very clear, and there would be a lot less glare compared to the truelife! :)
     
    nickspohn, Aug 20, 2005
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  7. wtferrell

    wtferrell Notebook Evangelist

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    nick, do you have the WXGA? Your reply made me feel better about my purchase. As long as the screen is clear and colors are good, I won't have a problem w/ it.
     
    wtferrell, Aug 20, 2005
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    Wtferrell, i dont have the 6000 but i have seen it with out the truelife and it is fine. (I looked at it at a Dell outlet store). Also I have WXGA on my Inspiron 8600 screen. But overall it is a good screen.
     
    nickspohn, Aug 20, 2005
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