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    dell D820 WXGA

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cd2k, Aug 13, 2006.

  1. cd2k

    cd2k Newbie

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    Anyone with the WXGA LCD, how are the horizontal/vertical vewing angles, brightness, sharpness? I've seen the WSXGA+ in person but fonts, pictures, etc, are too small and I dont like increasing the DPI. According to dell the WXGA is less bright and the horizontal/vertical veiwing angles smaller. Is there much of a difference?
     
    cd2k, Aug 13, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    It really depends on the manufacturer of the screen. But I am really pleased with my 15.4 WXGA screen. It will not be as bright, but I have pretty good viewing angles. The difference will be in the brightness and resolution. Just my .02
     
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  3. kingcrowing

    kingcrowing Notebook Evangelist

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    *GASP* How can you not get the WUXGA??? Its soooo good, I love it and would never ever change it, its so great having such a huge desktop space, but I guess that just me, and this LCD is great
     
    kingcrowing, Aug 13, 2006
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  4. dejacky

    dejacky Notebook Consultant

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    It also costs more. I just bought a D820 with the regular WXGA screen since I like the screen to be easy to read and I can always run higher resolution with an external monitor. Besides, if I don't like it and find I really need the better brightness and viewing angles of the WSXGA, i'll return it.
     
    dejacky, Aug 27, 2006
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  5. the1

    the1 Notebook Consultant

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    glad to see someone who has the same views as me. i am also considering the d820 and wsxga+ is really tough on my eyes. unfortunately, i am so picky and there's definately something about increasing the dpi that really annoys me as well. let me know what you decide though
     
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  6. dejacky

    dejacky Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for this welcome news..I guess I made the right choice sticking with WXGA :).
     
    dejacky, Aug 28, 2006
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