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    What Resolution Screen Is better

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by IrnLionZion, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. IrnLionZion

    IrnLionZion Notebook Enthusiast

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    Game- World of Warcraft

    Screen Types-High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1440x900) & 2MP Camera
    High Resolution glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1680x1050) & 2MP

    Which one is better, im guessing the second one because it cost 50$ extra but just makin sure. Please Answer????
     
    IrnLionZion, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. lemonbone

    lemonbone Notebook Enthusiast

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    The bigger the better, and what notebook is this.
     
    lemonbone, Apr 7, 2008
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  3. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    the second one, higher resolution.
     
    dmacfour, Apr 7, 2008
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  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Id prefer a higher resolution, but in this case they are so close whats going to matter is the quality more than anything.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 7, 2008
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  5. IrnLionZion

    IrnLionZion Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell Xps M1530
    4 GB Ram
    Nvidia 8600 GT
     
    IrnLionZion, Apr 7, 2008
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  6. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    1440x900, i have it on a 17inch screen and no complaints, its great
     
    narsnail, Apr 7, 2008
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    I`d go for the 1680x1050 for more desktop space. But I have both the 1440x900 and the 1920x1200 on 17inch screens and so I gues the 1680 would be the best compromise.
     
    eleron911, Apr 7, 2008
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  8. Beatsiz

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    Either... it depends on what you mainly do... I would go for the higher one... but if you dont like small icons and text (not that you cant make those bigger)
     
    Beatsiz, Apr 7, 2008
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  9. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    leaning towards 1440x900 for a 15" screen as the optimal res. Its really personal preference, and won't make that much of a difference. its not that big a deal either way.
     
    masterchef341, Apr 7, 2008
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  10. HTWingNut

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    On a laptop consider your resolution more for desktop work than for gaming. Chances are unless you get something like an 8800m GTS which is in a 17" only anyways (yes, except Alienware M15x). With the 8600m GT I play virtually all newer titles at 1280x800 anyhow becuase of the 8600m GT's limitations. Best fps at 1280x800 and so far all look awesome.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 7, 2008
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