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    Native Resolution

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by woofyhugger, Mar 21, 2012.

  1. woofyhugger

    woofyhugger Newbie

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    Hi Guys.

    I've got a quick question I hope you can clear up for me. I am getting an Asus G74sx and the display specifications are listed as:

    17.3" 16:9 HD+ (1600x900)/Full HD (1920x1080)/Full HD 3D(1920x1080 120Hz) LED Backlight.

    Does this mean the screen's native resolution is 1600 x 900 or is it 1920 x 1080? I'm a bit confused about HD+/FHD and what resolution the screen generally operates at.

    Can someone clear this up for me please, I am sure it's really simple.

    Cheers
    Matt
     
    woofyhugger, Mar 21, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    What's the context in which you're getting this info? I think they're just saying you have the option of getting a 1600 x 900, a 1080p, or a 3D 1080p screen...
     
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  3. woofyhugger

    woofyhugger Newbie

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    It's just listed in the specifications for that model. I was lead to believe the G74sx can run in all of those resolutions, though I wasn't sure which one was native. I know there is a button to toggle between FHD and FHD 3D mode. I was just confused about the 1900 x 600.
     
    woofyhugger, Mar 21, 2012
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  4. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    That means there is (at least) three different models available, one for each screen type and resolution. Actually there is more different models, since hdd, ram and cpu may differ.

    If they list available hard drive types as 500GB, 750GB or 1000GB it doesn't mean you get all three when you buy it ;) Not even when they state there is two slots for drives...
     
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  5. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Different models come with different displays. One model's display doesn't have all three of those specifications at once.

    Also, it's worth nothing that it's a good idea to avoid buying an ASUS G74SX model that has the 1600x900 display. 17.3" 1600x900 displays limit productivity and multitasking by making content onscreen large, and they tend to have very poor image quality. This includes most Best Buy models, and at least one other model.
     
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  6. woofyhugger

    woofyhugger Newbie

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    Thanks Guys.

    I've called up the place where I am getting it from and it's definitely a FHD 1080p so I think that's good.

    Cheers
    Matt
     
    woofyhugger, Mar 21, 2012
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