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    Screen Resolution Poll

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HTWingNut, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Just curious what your notebook's native screen resolution is that you use primarily for gaming?
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. Persnickety

    Persnickety Notebook Evangelist

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    1440X900 (and the new one will be the same).
    I don't game much, but when I do need to kill a couple of hours, I don't fiddle with settings. Then again, I don't play demanding games, nor do I care enough about them to change anything.
     
    Persnickety, Mar 28, 2009
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  3. Harleyquin07

    Harleyquin07 エミヤ

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    16:10 1680 native resolution, however the newer more demanding games downscale to 1280x800.
     
    Harleyquin07, Mar 28, 2009
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    15.4" 1280x800 although I wish it was higher.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 28, 2009
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  5. gothicaleigh

    gothicaleigh Notebook Consultant

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    1920x1080... or at least that is what it will be in about a week. :p
     
    gothicaleigh, Mar 28, 2009
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  6. CA36GTP

    CA36GTP Notebook Evangelist

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    1366x768, not the sharpest screen but I don't have to worry much about settings unless I'm playing Crysis.
     
    CA36GTP, Mar 28, 2009
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    My 16:10 HP has a 1680x1050 res (which reflects my vote).

    I also have an Acer Aspire with a 16:9 1366x768 res - it's quite limiting, but I don't complain about it since the laptop was only $400. :)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 28, 2009
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  8. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Have had the the best of both worlds, glossy 1440x900, 1280x800 and
    Matte 1920x1200 screens on my alienware notebooks.
     
    kobe, Mar 28, 2009
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  9. nic.

    nic. Notebook Evangelist

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    15.4" 1680x1050

    I do game on native resolution for games that my notebook could handle. Will lowered/disable AA 1st before I lower the resolution.
     
    nic., Mar 28, 2009
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  10. razorjack

    razorjack Notebook Consultant

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    15.4" 1200x800res ,seems everything including games movies looks good to me.Any higher and it would be to hard to see things.
     
    razorjack, Mar 28, 2009
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  11. Cheeseman

    Cheeseman Eats alot of Cheese

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    I don't know if your poll in is order or not, but 1366x768 would fall in between 1280 x 800 and 1440 x 900.
     
    Cheeseman, Mar 28, 2009
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  12. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    1440x 900 here :) all i could afford when getting my note book.
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 28, 2009
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  13. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    I chose "other" since my laptop has a 16" 1600x900 res screen.
     
    Wolf04, Mar 28, 2009
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  14. avanish11

    avanish11 Panda! ^_^

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    15.4" 1280x800. I like to game with the settings at max, while playing on default res :)
     
    avanish11, Mar 28, 2009
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  15. real_minime

    real_minime Notebook Geek

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    since 2006 its 1920x1200 and always native res for games :)
     
    real_minime, Mar 28, 2009
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  16. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    16" 1366x768 representin'.
     
    TehSuigi, Mar 28, 2009
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  17. anothergeek

    anothergeek Equivocally Nerdy

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    I'd rather be sure I get high frames and still enjoy a good pixel/size ratio, so I chose 1680 x 1050 for 17". If there's too much horsepower, there's always AA :cool: Besides, 1680 x 1050 is sharp enough for browsing on this 20" monitor.
     
    anothergeek, Mar 28, 2009
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  18. Fignuts

    Fignuts Notebook Consultant

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    I think these results are going to be a bit skewed, as users will probably be more likely to respond to this poll if they are more concerned with display quality/resolution. Those users are probably more likely to pay for premium displays, rather than the ubiquitous 1280x800 ones included in many default configurations.

    Just a guess!
     
    Fignuts, Mar 28, 2009
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  19. Baka

    Baka (・ω・)

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    17" 1900x1200 o.o My native screen resolution
     
    Baka, Mar 28, 2009
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  20. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    1920 x 1200 here. i will never ever purchase another laptop with anything lower :D
     
    houstoned, Mar 28, 2009
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  21. unknown555525

    unknown555525 rawr

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    Where's 1024x600? Just because it's a netbook doesn't mean it isn't my primary gaming notebook. I play tons of stuff on it, nothing really new or graphical, but it still gets alot of attention.
     
    unknown555525, Mar 28, 2009
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  22. FoxTrot1337

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    USed to be 1440 x 900, now its 1920 x 1200.

    NEVER GET 16:9!!!
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 28, 2009
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  23. HTWingNut

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    I have a netbook too! Didn't consider it, but will see if it can be added!
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 28, 2009
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  24. HTWingNut

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    Actually it is not. But 1920x1080 should be before 1920x1200.

    Basically in order of lowest amount of pixels to highest.

    Mods: Can you please do two things?

    (1) Move 1920x1080 *before* 1920x1200
    (2) Add 1024x600 to the beginning (for netbook users)

    Thanks!
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 28, 2009
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  25. JustinNotJason

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    15.4' Screen with a native (and max) resolution of 1280x800.

    1440x900 on a 17' looks like so much more room :p naturally.
     
    JustinNotJason, Mar 29, 2009
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