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    Difference between 15.5 and 15.6 laptops. I don't get it

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mikeu, Nov 4, 2011.

  1. Mikeu

    Mikeu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello guys,

    I would like to ask what is the difference between 15.5 and 15.6 laptops?I found out that Sony use 15.5 instead of nowadays so popular 15.6. Could you please tell me what is the difference? I mean is 15.5 psychically more like a old 15.4?

    I found really nice Sony Laptop 15.5 with 1920x1080 resolution. And maybe would like to buy it. Currently I am using thinkpad t520 15.6 with 1600x900 and I am afraid 1920x1080 will be way too small as I think 1600x900 is perfect. Could some please me help what is going on here? :) thank you
     
    Mikeu, Nov 4, 2011
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  2. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    Don't fret, it's exactly the same thing.
     
    Qing Dao, Nov 4, 2011
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Is that the difference between an 16:9 and 16:10 screen?
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Nov 4, 2011
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  4. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No because that Sony uses a 1920x1080 screen.
     
    saturnotaku, Nov 4, 2011
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    And you can always change/adjust the resolution or DPI if it seems small for you

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Nov 4, 2011
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