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    Equivalent resolution?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Alex45ACP, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Alex45ACP

    Alex45ACP Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know what resolution 1280x1024 on a 17" screen (don't know if it is widescreen) is equivalent to on a 15.4" widescreen? Right now I have 1280x1024 on a 17" desktop screen and I like how it is, I'd like to just get the same thing in a 15.4" laptop.
     
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Well your 17" is not widescreen, it's 4:3. You will probably be OK with a XGA or WXGA resolution on a 15.4 inch; however, that's a pretty low resolution and you may be happier with a little more real estate. I would go and check out various models in-store and see what you like. I bet you'll find you adjust to a higher resolution pretty quickly.
     
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    On a 17 inch wide screen 1440x900 would be the most simuler to 1280x1024.
    A 15 inch is smaller so 1200x800 would be good.
     
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    1280x1024 is 5:4.

    Anyway if mean the closest thing size wise, you want the 1280x800 screen. It is pretty low though and you may want to try 1440x900.
     
    Soulburner, Dec 9, 2007
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