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    Which should i get for the Vostro 1400?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by deeselcyde, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. deeselcyde

    deeselcyde Notebook Geek

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    Okay,
    I have to order my laptop ASAP for college. The Vostro 1400 is by far the best bang for the buck, but i have heard all of this hoop-la about grainy screens, so which screen choice is the safest/best? XGA? XGA with truelife? or XGA+ with truelife.

    I really appreciate the help.

    Thanks.
     
    deeselcyde, Aug 30, 2007
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  2. A-Tak

    A-Tak Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've heard on the forums that people have the most problems with XGA+ or higher screens (1440x900 or higher). I have a Inspiron 1520 with the XGA/1280x800 screen with truelife and its really nice. I don't see any graniness at all on it, or at least I don't notice it.

    I was in the same situation as you and I sorta didn't want to sacrifice screen size, but so far it's been totally fine and I'm happy with it.

    Hope that helps. =/
     
    A-Tak, Aug 30, 2007
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I personally prefer a higher resolution screen, but it's really a personal preference. I've good and bad both about the screens. It's probably best to look for yourself. Nice thing about the 1400 is the 30 day no questions asked return policy.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 30, 2007
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  4. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    I have no problems with my 1280*800 screen. *shrugs*
     
    Waveblade, Aug 30, 2007
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  5. deeselcyde

    deeselcyde Notebook Geek

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    Is that full money back?     There is no dell credit or restocking fee of any kind?
     
    deeselcyde, Aug 30, 2007
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  6. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    Nope. That's what is good about Vostros.
     
    Waveblade, Aug 30, 2007
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