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    xps 13 vs. e6400 screen quality

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by e.e., Aug 19, 2009.

  1. e.e.

    e.e. Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been considering both of these systems, but I was wondering if anyone had a bit of personal experience with the screen quality.

    There are the obvious differences of size, resolution, and matte vs glossy, and the general strengths and weaknesses of both of those, but I would like to hear some impressions from someone that has had first hand experience with each.

    I am going to be using the system for graphic design (student) work, some of which will go to print as well as digital photography editing. I know about color calibration and how important it is.

    How does their color accuracy straight out of box compare with that of a MBP?

    Can anyone give me any thoughts on things?
     
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  2. LexusForever

    LexusForever Notebook Evangelist

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    There's no huge difference, only that if you look very very close, the picture on e6400 will look kind of "grainy", while on xps 13 it will be "smoother".
     
    LexusForever, Aug 19, 2009
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    Wouldn't the matte screen of a latitude be better for colour accuracy if you're doing graphic design?
     
    jb1007, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. e.e.

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    That's what I have been wondering, however I have heard and read a few places that the studio xps screens are top notch...which I'm sure they are..
     
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Studio XPS 16 RGBLED screen with 100% color accuracy is a better choice if you are doing graphics design. :)
     
    LexusForever, Aug 21, 2009
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    Yup, it is generally accepted that glossy screens do a better job of presenting accurate colour representation in comparison to matte displays when calibrated correctly.

    Matte displays tend to be used in business environments where colour representation is not as important as the reduction of glare (often working in spaces with good lighting and therefore there is more need of glare reduction).

    Pretty much every designer I know (and I know a few as I work in a mail order industry where covers need to be designed, websites created & products shot) still opts for a Mac over a windows based PC.
     
    Fragilexx, Aug 21, 2009
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