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    Vostro 1500 - Which screen?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pta123, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. pta123

    pta123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have decided to buy the Vostro 1500 but cannot decide between the Wide Screen WXGA+ (1440x900) display with TrueLifeTM or the Wide Screen WXGA (1280x800) display with TrueLifeTM .

    I will be using the notebook for internet browsing/email/stock trading/writing reports.

    Any advice is appreciated.
     
    pta123, Mar 25, 2008
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  2. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I always find higher resolutions better for web browsing and the like - having large page content on your screen, etc. etc.. So go for the higher res screen! :) Unless you have problems viewing tiny text, a greater resolution should always be better for you! :)
     
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    That's pretty much the general gist of it. Also, ou can lower the resolution on a higher-resolution screen, but you can't raise the resolution on a lower-resolution screen; so high-res screen will give you flexibility than a low-res screen even if you don't use the native resolution.
     
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    Thank you both.
     
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    IM_ALL_IN Notebook Consultant

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    Wow 10 posts in 3 years :confused: Where ya been man?


    I went for the 1440x screen as I just had the same dilemna. The text seemed small at first but you get used to it and then the old laptop starts to look like a kiddie toy. You'll appreciate the extra screen space once you get used to it.
     
    IM_ALL_IN, Mar 25, 2008
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Good point! :)


    lol :p :D
     
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    IM_ALL_IN Notebook Consultant

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    ^^^WOW. I see you've been around lately huh :D
     
    IM_ALL_IN, Mar 25, 2008
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