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    1280x800 to 1440x900?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jdoria, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. jdoria

    jdoria Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an HP NC6400 with a 1280x800 res display. 1280x800 does not display enough information for my work. I do not want to jump into the 15" market because I carry this laptop daily.

    My question is - is there a noticable difference between the 1440x900 and my 1280x800?

    My last laptop was WUXGA and I loved it, but like I said, I dont want to carry around a 15.4" laptop anymore.
     
    jdoria, Jun 27, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    1440x900 provides higher clarity and resolution. It's a noticeable difference from 1280x768/800.
     
    Gautam, Jun 27, 2007
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    I had a 1280x800 notebook and returned it...couldn't multitask at all. The 1440x900 is a very noticeable difference. You're getting 25% more pixels to work with.


    If you find one of the thinner 15" notebooks, you might be surprised, actually. The HP business notebooks are available with 1680x1050 and 1920x1200 resolutions (WSXGA and WUXGA, respectively). They're not much bigger than the 14" models...about 1lb heavier.
     
    thegsrguy, Jun 27, 2007
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  4. jdoria

    jdoria Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking about a d830 if i went 15.4 with WUXGA.
    I havent researched the HP 15.4" line.
     
    jdoria, Jun 27, 2007
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    BigBenMD Notebook Guru

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    I'd suggest taking a look at the Dell 1420, it's a 14.1" laptop with WXGA+ resolution.
     
    BigBenMD, Jun 27, 2007
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    Dude if you're used to wUxga, I can't believe you even tried wxga. I'd be surprised if wxga+ is enough real estate for you.

    I'd find the smallest wsxga+ I could find. Since they have sxga+ in 12.1, there is no excuse for not having a wsxga+ in 13.3. I'd be surprised if one isn't out there, 14.1 at least.
     
    Leon2245, Jun 27, 2007
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    Trust me, it's worth the upgrade to go from 1280x800 to 1440x900. I can't stand any resolution smaller than 1280x1024.
     
    illmatic2609, Jun 27, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    Remember though that all 14" WXGA+ (1440x900) screens available today have subpar viewing angles, particularily the vertical ones. Some of them also have light-leakage issues. If any of this bothers you, stay away.
     
    fabarati, Jun 27, 2007
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    jdoria Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree with all of the posts.

    Viewing angles are limited, and that annoys me.
    I am absolutely going nuts with the 1280x800. Its like Fisher Price size icons.
    I was thinking of going 1440x900, but may just suck it up and get a WUXGA D830. I cant imagine it being so big and heavy that I cant carry it.
     
    jdoria, Jun 27, 2007
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  10. Homer_Jay_Thompson

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    I recommend the 1,440x900. I would recommend 1680x1050 resolution for a 14.1" laptop, but Lenovo decided not to offer it.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jun 27, 2007
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  11. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    I prefer my laptop's 1280x800 screen over the other much higher resolution monitors I use. Have a look and compare before you make the leap.
     
    Gator, Jun 27, 2007
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