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    Highest Resolution in a ~13" notebook?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mark, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Just wondering what the highest resolution you can get in a ~13" notebook is. Is seem like for WS it is 1280 x 800. I was wondering if anyone offered 1440 x 900.

    By the same token for 14" notebooks, does anyone offer higher than 1440 x 900???

    Thanks in advance! :)
     
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    band-aid Notebook Consultant

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    The problem with the higher resolutions and smaller screen sizes is that text and graphics get to where they are too small to see. That and I would imagine getting more and more pixels into a smaller and smaller screen would get more and more expensive.
     
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    There are some very high res 12.1" tablet PCs, but I think 1280 x 800 is the limit at 13.3" and 1440 x 900 is the limit at 14.1" widescreen. However, you may find there are still a few 1400 x 1050 non-widescreen models around.

    John
     
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  4. Mark

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    I know, I understand that. The main thing that drives me away from the 13" notebooks is that I just need a little more real estate than what is offered by 1280 x 800. Thanks for the info.

    Thanks!
     
    Mark, Aug 19, 2007
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