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    15.6 vs 16

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Netname, Dec 5, 2009.

  1. Netname

    Netname Newbie

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    Does a 16 inch notebook just has a smaller bezel compared to a 15.6 inch notebook? Or does the actual laptop size get bigger?
     
    Netname, Dec 5, 2009
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    Yeah, they are usually a bit wider. And just a little more depth....
     
    surfasb, Dec 5, 2009
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    Sony FW21/31/41 is a very good example. 1600x900, btw
     
    NJoy, Dec 5, 2009
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    Dell SXPS 16s with 15.6" are the same size as the 16", except less of the laptop is used up by a screen
     
    fred2028, Dec 5, 2009
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    What? My friend has an Acer Aspire 6930G 16", and that's actually a lot larger than my other friends Dell Studio 15 (15.6")
     
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    I said Studio XPS 16.

    Also, maybe your Acer is just built larger? Like more space around the screen or so?

    I have had both the 15.6" and 16" screen on my SXPS and I can guarantee that my laptop size has not physically changed, just the viewing area.
     
    fred2028, Dec 5, 2009
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    Really? I don't think the guy's Acer has a larger bezel. I would have to see the width of the bezel of the XPS 16. I really thought that the XPS 16 was a lot larger than the Studio 15.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 5, 2009
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    On my 16" screen, there is about 1.5 cm on either side of the screen and 2.5 cm above the screen for the cam and mics. On a 15.6", there is about 2 cm on either side and 3-3.5 cm on the top. Also, an extra 1 cm on the bottom. I think it's just Dell being a lazy bum with the SXPS 16, because they are trying to share as many components as possible.
     
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    Hmm, I didn't realise that.

    And you know Dell...
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 5, 2009
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    the asus G60 is the same size as the G51VX, just less bezel and more screen.
     
    Lanaya, Dec 5, 2009
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    the depth of the product has increased by 0.1", according to bestbuy vs xoticpc.
     
    NBRUser0159099, Dec 6, 2009
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    Lanaya, Dec 6, 2009
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    So you're telling me that my 15.4" is as big physically as a Dell Studio XPS 16?

    Because I compared my laptop to my friend's Dell Studio 15, and mines just a tad bigger.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 7, 2009
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    the acer has 16.4" screen
     
    thaigiang, Dec 7, 2009
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