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    difference between truelife xga and sxga+?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by GCY, Aug 24, 2006.

  1. GCY

    GCY Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm gonna be purcashing a Dell e1505 today and was wondering if its worth the $80 upgrade? Is there a major difference?
     
    GCY, Aug 24, 2006
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    Jun85 Notebook Evangelist

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    The True Life vs matte is really a personal preference. Some people love it and some people hate it. Personally, I think the True Life is great. It just depends on whether you like the glossy type screen or the Matte. Im sure other people will give good advice too. Also, search this forum. There have been many discussions on this topic
     
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  3. GCY

    GCY Notebook Enthusiast

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    both are truelife though
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife
    15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife
     
    GCY, Aug 24, 2006
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    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would go for the sxga over the xga because I like high res stuff. truelife is a bonus too.
     
    chris2pher71, Aug 24, 2006
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  5. GCY

    GCY Notebook Enthusiast

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    for $80 more, is it that much of a difference?
    can u really tell that the high res. is a lot better than the one just with truelife?
     
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    wxga is 1200x 800, wsxga+ is 1680by 1050, the higher the resolution, the more space you have on your desktop, its worth the 80 bucks, images will be much sharper, and you have more room to work on
     
    Iceman0124, Aug 24, 2006
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    acruxksa Notebook Consultant

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    If you are going to be gaming, you should seriously consider sticking with the lower resolution panel because that will allow you to run games @ native resolution with higher frame rates. Running the higher resolution panel @ native resolution (1680x1050) will tax even the best video cards (which the e1505 doesn't have). If you are not a big gamer I highly recommend the WXSGA+ Truelife, I love mine.
     
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