WXGA vs. WSXGA+ on the 6000 - anyone used both?

On a Dell Inspiron 6000...

I know that with WXGA the text is larger, and with WSXGA+ the text is smaller and there's more screen real estate. But what else? What other differences are there? Are the colors better? Are the increased viewing angles actually noticable? Etc...

Other than size, what are the "real" differences?

If anyone has seen and used both WXGA and WSXGA+ on the 6000, I'd appreciate your comments. Thanks!

 

adding to the original request >>WUXGA differences also?

$1400! Insipron 6000
1.86Ghz-2MB-533Mhz-WUXGA
1GBDDR2-60GB7200RPM
9Li

 

Here is the direct link (copy & paste, sorry)

http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?p=654157#post654157

EDIT: Looks like you dont have to copy and paste after all... I am such a noob [:I]

 

WXGA+ screen is better from both and angle of viewing standpoint and contrast. The text does end up fairly tiny.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Disaster

 

Whoops! I forgot to mention what that link was. It is an I6000 FAQ, and it has a really good section on the different screens with comparison pictures and everything. It is definetely worth checking out, and it helped me decide what screen I wanted to get when I ordered my laptop [ ]

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Thowin

 

I'm sort of regretting ordering my I6000D with only a WXGA screen now. I originally had configured the computer with a WSXGA screen (only $125 more), but even without it my computer ended up being $2900 (1.86GHz, 1024MB RAM, 60GB 5400rpm HD, MCE 2005, 128MB X300, 4yr Platinum Warranty; ~$2000 after 12% discount and $500 rebate) because of pricing through my dad's company (I guess it's business class?). I didn't want to push the price to over $3000, but I have a feeling I might regret the decision.[ ]

| Dell Inspiron 6000D | 1.86GHz Pentium M | 1GB RAM | 60GB HD @ 54OOrpm | 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X300 | Windows XP Media Center 2005 |

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by sweetheart58

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by netspots
Which screen did you get?
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I went with the WSXGA+

I would give impressions but my laptop hasn't arrived yet []

 

Thowin,

I can't see the photos of the different LCDs at notebookforums. Were they removed? All I see are X marks in place of photos.

 

dawnelle, they seem to be up right now, at least for me. try again! [ ]

 

USD? yes, way too much

 

I don't mean to sound cynical or anything, but I'm not sure if the 6000d is worth 2900 dollars, not even 2000 dollars, with any configuration.

I got mine configured at 1499 (xp pro, pentium m 730, 512 ram, 128 x300, 9 cell battery) with a 750 discount for a total of 850 bucks, 890 with tax and free shipping.

your laptop, at 2900 compared to mine at 890 is incredible! I personally LOVE the 6000 and i think it is an amazing laptop "FOR THE PRICE".

Does anyone else think that 2900 bucks is a little extreme? I think you added too many options (4 year platinum, etc. etc.) and inflated the price of the 6000.

Honestly, my 890 laptop will perform just as well as a 3000 configured 6000, and whats the point of throwing a 4 year warranty on it, making it three times the normal amount of a laptop?

How about instead of what you have configured, get three laptops configured similar to mine for a cheaper price.

I really don't mean to sound like a flame or troll, I just make these remarks to help you realize what you are actually purchasing, and making sure that you review your purchase carefully before finalizing it.

In alls end, the 6000 is great, but make sure you get the best deal possible on it!

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by MoZirry

 

yes you are right on that, his setup will out perform and outlast my notebook.

However, I am such a stickler (must be my scottish heritage) its almost impossible for me to justify that peformance gain for almost $3000, compared to my $890 dollar laptop.

Obviously, in the end, it is his money and his choice, I'm just here representing the penny pinchers, [8D] (50 - 100$ pennys, lol)

 

Haha... just to start off with, I'm a girl. Hence the name "Sweetheart58." But that's not really important. Yeah, I thought $2900 was a little steep, too. When I first configured my notebook, it came to right under $2000 because Dell was having a 25% off sale. By the time my dad finally ordered it (I'm a high school senior about to graduate, so it's for college), the 25% off sale was over and a $300 rebate had replaced it. I rebuilt it online at Dell's Home/Home Office site, and it came to about $2500. However, my dad works for Dominion VA Power and whatever agreement they have with Dell makes the computer cost $2900. The rebate ends up being $500 because of a $200 rebate on the warranty, so really the warranty isn't too bad, I suppose. We basically went with Dell because they will come and fix my computer on campus. Perhaps my school's $1675 T42 with on-site repair was a better deal, but I really wanted the wide screen. I actually asked for a 15" Powerbook, but my dad didn't like Apple's warranty. I hope the Dell is worth the $2000.

| Dell Inspiron 6000D | 1.86GHz Pentium M | 1GB RAM | 60GB HD @ 54OOrpm | 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X300 | Windows XP Media Center 2005 |

 

Oh yes, and don't worry about sounding cynical. I'm a self-proclaimed cynic myself. [8D]

| Dell Inspiron 6000D | 1.86GHz Pentium M | 1GB RAM | 60GB HD @ 54OOrpm | 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X300 | Windows XP Media Center 2005 |

 

It finally worked, thanks!

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Thowin

 

Yeah, the thinkpad series are excellent laptops, except there is no widescreen! [8D]

Its nice to hear you are using it for school purposes, thats what I use mine for (im a grad student). Its actually built pretty solidly, the battery life is very nice, and I've even had great experience with the built in wireless b/g card. (Most campuses now have wireless setups everywhere) So if you are a frequent to cafe's for coffee and studying or to the library like me its perfect.

The screen isn't so nice outdoors in the sunshine, but its readable if you put the brightness on at full. But then again, how many laptops out there can be readable with summertime bright sun glare?


Also, Ive watched movies on the WXGA, and they look great! But since the aspect ratio's of movie widescreen and laptop widescreen are different, there are still some black lines at the top and bottom of the movie on the 6000.

IBM "should" be adding a widescreen notebook to their lineup soon.
Also, if you havent bought the 6000 yet, take a look at Asus notebooks, they are also excellent!

 

W3V - Stylish 14" Widescreen
Intel® Pentium® M 750 (1.86GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with Intel 915GM Chipset
14" Widescreen WXGA (1280x768) "Color Shine" LCD panel
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ X600 64MB graphics processor
Bluetooth™ and 802.11a/b/g wireless
5.5 lbs
Suggested Retail Price: $1899


there is also another widescreen that they have, but this one really caught my eye, and its in your price range! This is a very nice laptop.

I think that, however nice the 6000 is, there are much better laptops you can buy with a bigger budget to spend. (bigger is 1,200+)