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    How much does resolution matter?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by thespeakerbox, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. thespeakerbox

    thespeakerbox Notebook Guru

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    I have my heart set on the sony FW but it comes with two different resoultions

    I don't plan on doing any heavy video watching. I do however, plan to use photoshop, autocad and similar. For these application, does increase resolution matter?

    The two resolutions are:

    16.4" widescreen standard (1600 x 900 resolution)
    16.4" widescreen XBRITE-FullHD™ display (1920x1080 resolution) +300 worth the price?
     
    thespeakerbox, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    Go Full Hd :)
     
    boypogi, Dec 31, 2008
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  3. S_P_Q_R

    S_P_Q_R Notebook Evangelist

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    If you don't know what's the difference, you best go to a Laptop dealer and see just what you'll be getting for your outlay.

    Because it's not much good buying a screen you can't really afford that you don't need and the same if you buy a screen that's not to your expectation and you could of afforded better.
     
    S_P_Q_R, Dec 31, 2008
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  4. Robin15

    Robin15 Notebook Consultant

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    uhm what the heck? do you not have a tv? but seriously there is no reason unless you either have a ton of money to waste or your gonna be doing things where you want things to look ridiculously amazing on a 16 inch screen... go with the cheaper res. you wont be disappointed.
     
    Robin15, Dec 31, 2008
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  5. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    $300 ?? That is too much. You can buy a much larger 24” full HD (actually 1920x1200) external LCD for less than that !
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 31, 2008
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  6. StratCat

    StratCat Notebook Evangelist

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    SPQR gave you very good advice.

    Attempt to check out different resolutions at a B&M store. You can get a lot more real estate on a hi res screen which means that you can see a lot more with Autocad w/o scrolling around.

    There's also the issue of too high of a res causing really small icons and text (probably not a prob with 16.4 but we all have our own personal comfort zone). Seriously, check out some examples if at all possible, and using your s/w or images if at all possible, too.

    I perrsonal prefer higher res for the additional screen real estate it provides, but then my eyes also get fatigued more easily at hi res. :(

    A real catch22! :rolleyes:

    Good Luck
     
    StratCat, Dec 31, 2008
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  7. S_P_Q_R

    S_P_Q_R Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry it was just the drink talking. :eek2:
     
    S_P_Q_R, Jan 1, 2009
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  8. StratCat

    StratCat Notebook Evangelist

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    OK, but don't let it happen again! :p
     
    StratCat, Jan 1, 2009
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  9. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    Ok, I have a 1080p screen on my Acer and will provide some screenshots of each res to give an idea of how they will look.

    1920 by 1080:

    [​IMG]

    1600 by 900

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    plasma., Jan 1, 2009
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  10. S_P_Q_R

    S_P_Q_R Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm sorry about this as well, I have made drinking less my new years

    RESOLUTION ! :rolleyes:
     
    S_P_Q_R, Jan 1, 2009
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  11. StratCat

    StratCat Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh, I was just joking around 'cuz I thought you were! ;)

    Your advice *was* very good (IMHO)! :cool:
     
    StratCat, Jan 1, 2009
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