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    picking and choosing options on 1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by madbomber263, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. madbomber263

    madbomber263 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have spec'd out a 1530 that, after taxes, comes out to 1418 using that 1199 deal as my starting point. I can maybe add one more upgrade within my budget, so what would you pick:

    1440x900 screen ($50)
    T7500 ($75)
     
    madbomber263, Jan 18, 2008
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  2. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    You should probably post your specs thus far so we could better assist in what we think would be the better upgrade.
     
    crash, Jan 18, 2008
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    gaborkovacs Notebook Guru

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    I'm not sure about 1440x900 vs. 1650x1080 just because my Photoshop needs, but the T7500 is definitely on my list as well.
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 18, 2008
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    POH Notebook Consultant

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    I really struggled with the screen decision: the 1440x900 vs. 1650x1080. I too am a heavy Photoshop user so wanted as much real estate as possible. But I also write/read a lot, so I didn't want the text too small.

    I went with the 1440x900: the text size is perfect. I'm used to working with more real estate in Photoshop, but I think I'll be fine with this screen.
     
    POH, Jan 18, 2008
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  5. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I have the 1680x1050 for my 1520 and I don't have any problems reading text. I, too, chose it for the extra real estate.
     
    crash, Jan 18, 2008
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    gaborkovacs Notebook Guru

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    Well you can always adjust the text size in Windows. But you can't adjust the number of pixels you need so I think it's better to go with the higher res. :) That's what I'm going to do probably.
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 18, 2008
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    sonicwind Notebook Evangelist

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    I can't vote for either because I got the 7700 and the 1680, but if I had to have chosen only one I would have gotten the screen upgrade.
     
    sonicwind, Jan 18, 2008
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