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    Gaming and Screen type for outside.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Xelloss, Jul 7, 2007.

  1. Xelloss

    Xelloss Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking to buy a Laptop that can do both games (decent frame rate) and just basic stuff (internet, word etc) outside. Also DVD player for the car. What I am wondering is how well the laptop will preform outside. I am looking at a Dell 1520 with a T7500, 2GB Ram, 8600GT 256 MB but am stuck at the display type. They give you four options,

    • Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800),
    • Anti-glare, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
    • High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1680x1050)
    • High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1440x900).

    I am thinking to go with the Antiglare screen, but what beniefts will the glossy High Res screens get me? Also I am one to worry about frame rate at high resolutions and don't want to be stuck at 15 fps in WoW because I bought the 1680*1050 screen. So which is the best for my circumstance? Thanks
     
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  2. Kefkit88

    Kefkit88 Notebook Guru

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    If you are gonna be outside a lot, the Anti-Glare is probably the best to go with. The glossy screen will give you more vibrant colors, but will cause a glare.

    What games are you looking at playing?
     
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  3. Xelloss

    Xelloss Notebook Consultant

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    BF2, 2142, WoW mostly, maybe some command and conquer 3 and hopefully Crysis with med settings, Il play that on my Desktop for max.
     
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    Get a matte/anti-glare screen for outdoor use, not glossy.
     
    minxshin, Jul 7, 2007
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