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    What display? WUXGA or WXGA+ LED?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sp44, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. sp44

    sp44 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking at the Studio 15. I've had 15" Dells in the past and always got 1680x1050. Thought it was a great resolution. Now they have 1920x1200 or 1440 x whatever but LED. What do you recommend?
     
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  2. Rodster

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    1400x900 is the ideal resolution for a 15.4" screen. I have a 1680x1050 on my T60 and it's way to small. If I had real good vision it wouldn't be too bad.

    My next 15.4" screen will come with a 1400x900 rez.
     
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  3. ZaZ

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    If you haven't seen WUXGA on a 15.4" notebook, I'd recommend doing so. Some people really like it, but I think most would find it to small.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 16, 2008
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    For most peeps I'd say get the 1440 - purely on account of some people not liking small print sizes, though if you've always gotten 1680*1050 and you liked it.
    Then I would say to get the 1920*1200 instead.

    I have the wuxga on my 1530, I love it and since I've been using it, any other lower res screen just looks pixelated and annoys me when using it.

    I would definitely reccomend the full hd screen and will be getting it on any laptops I buy in the future. I think its very hard to go back to a lower res screen after you've gotten used to a higher res one.
     
    yomamasfavourite, Dec 16, 2008
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Get the 1440x900..you won't regret it. I checked out all the resolutions for my 1530, before ordering. And, am very happy I chose the 1440x900...It's great for the eyes, and just an awesome screen to look at all around! ;)

    Be mindful of how important your screen res. is! It's the number one thing you will be looking at all the time whilst on your lappy! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 16, 2008
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  6. sp44

    sp44 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm surprised I haven't heard anything about LED vs non LED.
     
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Get the LED if you can...MUCH better. I don't have it on my 1530 (it wasn't avail when I ordered 1/08)....IF I had the choice...I would have the 1440x900 in LED ;) :)



    Cin ;) :)
     
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  8. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    It's amazing, need I say more? :D The LED on my Studio 15 is one of the nicest I've seen. It's the LG panel and its stunning. I think the WUXGA is just a little too small for a 15 inch screen.
     
    atbnet, Dec 16, 2008
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  9. sp44

    sp44 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright cool, now I just need a deal!
     
    sp44, Dec 16, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You can find many deals in the Outlet store. It is a bit harder to find the screen you want though since you can't search by it.
     
    atbnet, Dec 16, 2008
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  11. sp44

    sp44 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah looking for a 15-20% off outlet coupon
     
    sp44, Dec 16, 2008
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  12. Nicksawyer29

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    Newegg.com has everything you can think of... might check there?
    Good Luck!
     
    Nicksawyer29, Dec 16, 2008
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  13. ZaZ

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    LEDs are brighter and offer better battery life, but do not enhance image quality. They have the same crappy viewing angles as most notebooks.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 17, 2008
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  14. defektion

    defektion Notebook Guru

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    on my inspiron 6400 i had 1440 x 900... it's nice to have more desktop space. Being a web designer, I love having the highest resolution, on my studio 15, I have the 1920 resolution and I haven't complained since i got it :)
     
    defektion, Dec 18, 2008
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  15. gauden44

    gauden44 Notebook Consultant

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    Are LED displays a little more "cold" in tone compared to their CCFL counterparts?
     
    gauden44, Dec 19, 2008
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