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    Ahh i'm having a freakout

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by djk21108, Jan 2, 2007.

  1. djk21108

    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered a nice dell 1505 with good specs

    i wanna game on it and i just realized that the screen is really small.

    has anyone gamed on it. whats it like, ahhh god
     
    djk21108, Jan 2, 2007
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  2. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    man, you really messed up. you shoulda got the 14". but, seriously, alot of gaming laptops are 15.4". some people don't wanna carry the heft that 17" brings.
     
    pukemon, Jan 2, 2007
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  3. djk21108

    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    why would i get 14 inch haha
    im worrying that my screen is too small
     
    djk21108, Jan 2, 2007
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  4. torvok

    torvok Notebook Geek

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    r u use to hookin up ur computer to a projector for gaming or something? dell 1505 15.4" widescreen dats plenty big for me!
     
    torvok, Jan 2, 2007
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I've had both. The 15.4" is adequate and the 17" really is big if you want to take it around with you at all.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 2, 2007
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    BENDER EX-NBR member :'(

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    BENDER, Jan 2, 2007
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    15.4 is plenty of space... You'll quickly adapt to the screen. As mentioned, an external monitor/TV is a solution. They make 14.1 gaming laptops, so the concept must work! ;)

    The x1400 is a good midrange card for gaming. Don't worry so much! :)
     
    vespoli, Jan 2, 2007
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  8. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    To each their own opinion guys :) , He might be used to a desktop -.-
     
    link1313, Jan 2, 2007
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  9. djk21108

    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    yea im used to my old 17 incher
    i hope i get my laptop closer to my face or something
     
    djk21108, Jan 2, 2007
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  10. torvok

    torvok Notebook Geek

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    hehe if ur used to just an old 17 inch desktop monitor u wont have a problem with the 15.4 widescreen
     
    torvok, Jan 2, 2007
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  11. iza

    iza Notebook Evangelist

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    I use my 14 incher for gaming.. it's fine
     
    iza, Jan 3, 2007
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    hook up your old monitor to it if you need too
     
    vladmoney, Jan 3, 2007
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  13. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    i am used to a 21 inch crt and i now prefer to use my 15.4 or gaming. its not difficult to get used to. i sure that you willl be fine
     
    metalneverdies, Jan 3, 2007
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