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    XPS1530 Resolution

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by greggara, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. greggara

    greggara Notebook Guru

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    Sorry for the dumb question but I am about to order and I cant decide between the wxga+ and the wsxga. I have read it's personal preference but is one generally better than the other on the 15.4? I am currently using a 15.4 @ 1280X800. Thanks
     
    greggara, Dec 22, 2007
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  2. Illegal Operation

    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    No, one is not better than the other. Like you said it will depend on preference and personal uses. The lower the resolution, the brighter your screen will tend to be. The higher, the crisper but also smaller you images will be. Each will have it's (+)s and (-)s. In general lower resolution screens have less issues but any of them can have problems.
     
    Illegal Operation, Dec 22, 2007
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  3. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    But won't having a higher resolution also give you the option of changing to lower resolutions, but not the other way around?
     
    MYK, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. Fuzzy

    Fuzzy Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you could lower the resolution, but the fonts will be fuzzier. Unlike CRT's, LCD's are only sharp at their native resolution.

    Another factor to consider is that, for demanding games, the higher the screen resolution, the slower the frame rates at a given quality setting. To maintain the frame rate at a higher resolution, you may need to reduce the quality settings.
     
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  5. Illegal Operation

    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, what Fuzzy said.
     
    Illegal Operation, Dec 22, 2007
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  6. greggara

    greggara Notebook Guru

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    After not being able to see the higher resolutions in person and reading this forum I am leaning towards the 1440X900. Dont even know why. Guess I dont want the fonts too small.
     
    greggara, Dec 22, 2007
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    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    It's a good choice, the 1440x900. You won't regret it. It's a nice happy medium.
     
    Illegal Operation, Dec 22, 2007
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    sahaskatta Notebook Consultant

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    the 1440 is actually brighter than the 1280. the 1680 is duller than both the 1440 and 1280! so 1440 is truly a safe bet!
     
    sahaskatta, Dec 23, 2007
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  9. greggara

    greggara Notebook Guru

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    Ok thanks for the help. I will order today
     
    greggara, Dec 23, 2007
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