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    Yet another screen rez question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by robs10, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. robs10

    robs10 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking at Studio 15s for my Mom and trying to decide if the 1440 X 900 WLED worth $125 over the 1280 X 800? ? I know it's a lot of personal taste and it's inconvenient to drag her into BB and bug a salesperson to bring up the internet to check, and sometimes it takes a while of "living" with it to know. She is going to use it for the Net, some word processing, etc. We're trying to get the best balance between having to scroll and tiny fonts. Also, if resolution is lowered, or font size is increased, does the picture distort much?
     
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Screens are best viewed at their native resolution, so it wouldn't look as good if you switched it to 1280x800. You get more screen real estate out of the higher resolution and it is still very viewable. It really comes down to cost.
     
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    1440 X 900 WLED worth $125 - yes it is!100%
     
    bigdarkmad, Jan 2, 2009
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    Yes, it is definitely a great screen. I think they have the 1280x800 in WLED too now so it should look very nice too.
     
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  5. Cin'

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    Get the 1440x900 one, she will be happy with that. That is the screen size for my Mum :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 2, 2009
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    That is what I am using and I wont go any lower.
     
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  7. robs10

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    Thanks guys! The lower resolution is more common when comparing (or looking at Best Buy), but I figured it would be worth the $$. I'll keep 1440X900 :D
     
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