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    Vostro 1700

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Newbee101, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. Newbee101

    Newbee101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK i am considering buying the vostro 1700 but i was wonder what screen i should get
    They are all 17in
    the options are
    xga anti glare
    xga+ with true life
    Wuxga with true life

    im really confused on what to get

    i use my computer for alot of internet and tv/movie watching and some games
    NHL, Madden, NFS, BF,

    Thanks in advance
     
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  2. Rodster

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    I recently ordered a Vostro 1700 and I ordered it with the standard screen 1400x900 and Trulife. I was worried the screen resolution might not look good. Let me tell you, i'm glad I did order the standard resolution. I would hate to try and see the screen at a higher resolution. Unless you have very good 20/20 vision it might be tough reading things on the screen.

    I ordered a Thinkpad T60 with the super high resolution and I find myself sitting very close to the screen.
     
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    so you got the xga+ with true life? that is the one i was thinking cause it costs the same as the xga
     
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    Yeah that sounds right. I also decided to go with the standard resolution because I plan on playing games with it. It helps with the frame rates. :)
     
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    Daytona 955i Notebook Consultant

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    I bought mine with the WUXGA 1920x1200 screen, and love it. The resolution and the size of the screen are an ideal combination, IMO.

    Attached is a screenshot of my desktop. View it on a 17" screen and see if the text and icon size is appealing to you or not. Alternatively, I from the top-left hand corner of the screen to the bottom right-hand corner of the browser window is exactly a sheet of A4 - print out the cut version, and apart from the borders of your printer, it should be a good representation of the 17" screen...
     

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    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    That is beautiful!!! I love it Linux with 1900x1200. Thanks of the pics, this defenetly helps me.
     
    The Fire Snake, Apr 18, 2008
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    Daytona 955i Notebook Consultant

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    ^Glad it was of some use :).
     
    Daytona 955i, Apr 18, 2008
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