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    Vostro 1700, screen, video card question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by See-Fu, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. See-Fu

    See-Fu Notebook Guru

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    I'm in the process of building a Vostro 1700 with the $500 off $1299 coupon. My question relates to the screen and video card. I know for sure I want the 8600M GT video card. With that video card which screen would I be better off getting,

    17.0 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Anti-Glare Display [Included in Price]
    17.0 inch Wide Screen XGA+ LCD Display with TrueLife™ add $0
    17.0 in Wide Screen WUXGA LCD Display with TrueLife™ [add $150]

    The system will be used a lot for gaming, particulary LOTRO. I'm not sure what the native resolutions are for each screen listed above.
     
    See-Fu, Mar 25, 2008
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  2. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    1440x900 for the first 2 and 1920x1200 for the last. I chose WUXGA and love it, but Im not sure as to what the requirements are for your game. All I know is multitasking is sweet, I no longer need to dual screen and gaming is great (WoW and RTS games.
     
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  3. IM_ALL_IN

    IM_ALL_IN Notebook Consultant

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    I believe the middle option is 1440x900 and the highest is 1920x1200. Stressful games would be almost impossible to run on WUXGA so I definitely wouldn't get that screen if you mostly have gaming plans in mind.
     
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  4. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Also what $500 coupon are you talking about? I just bought my 1700 last week and didnt see anything as far as coupons.
     
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  5. See-Fu

    See-Fu Notebook Guru

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    if u goto dell site now and config a vostro 1700 to over $1299 u get an automatic $500 off
     
    See-Fu, Mar 25, 2008
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  7. Thaenatos

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    Well crap I bought mine last week and with this deal and my config I would pay 992 vs ~1490. Karma can be a pain >.<
     
    Thaenatos, Mar 26, 2008
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  8. See-Fu

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    just call up dell and maybe they'll adjust the price. u can always tell them otherwise u would rather return and reorder. u'll prob still end up saving money.
     
    See-Fu, Mar 26, 2008
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    Yeah I remeber getting a % type rebate, because I saw a 1900ish number when placing the order. I will give them a call and see what they can do.
     
    Thaenatos, Mar 26, 2008
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