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    Display resolution: Is it good enough?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dkris2020, Apr 18, 2012.

  1. dkris2020

    dkris2020 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am planning on going into animation in college (2D/3D) and this laptop I found not only looks amazing, but also has the CPU/GPU to do the type of work that I would be doing. The thing is its a 14" display and only 1366x768 HD resolution. All I wanted to know is for my type of work, is this good enough or will it just not cut it?
     
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  2. Ferrari353

    Ferrari353 Notebook Evangelist

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    It's hard to find a much better resolution on a 14" laptop.
    It should be fine for your needs

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    Ferrari353, Apr 18, 2012
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  3. HopelesslyFaithful

    HopelesslyFaithful Notebook Virtuoso

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    are you doing hi def work? that is the question. Do you need a high level of detail? If so you need a better res screen. Also does your work require color accuracy? If so you will need an external screen that is ISP or find a laptop with an ISP screen.
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Apr 18, 2012
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  4. s2odin

    s2odin Merrica!

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    1366x768 is atrocious on laptops. I wouldn't recommend anything under 1920x1080.

    And the poster above means IPS screens, not ISP :)
     
    s2odin, Apr 18, 2012
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  5. HopelesslyFaithful

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    lol my bad IPS :) I agree I say 1080 is minimum but everyone is different.
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Apr 18, 2012
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  6. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    1600x900 should be your resolution sweet spot in a 14" machine.

    What are the specs of the machine and what programs will you be using it for? I suspect that a 14" laptop with 1366x768 resolution probably doesn't have premium hardware, even if it meets the requirements of the software you'll be using. 2D and 3D animation will want powerful hardware.
     
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  7. Ferrari353

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    What 14 inch laptops have 1080p?

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    Ferrari353, Apr 18, 2012
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  8. HopelesslyFaithful

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    I was saying that realistically 1080 is minimum for productive work compared to lower res. Lower res screens have a hard time fitting stuff on it. i never said a 14 inch screen has a 1080p screen.

    I use my netbook sometimes that has 1366x768 and i hate it...such a pain to get work done on it but at least my netbook has that res...what would i do with a 1024x600 screen or whatever
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Apr 18, 2012
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