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    WSXGA+ vs. WXGA+

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dk2, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. dk2

    dk2 Newbie

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    I am ready to buy a Lenovo T61. Does anyone know if the WSXGA+ screen is better view-ability or simply better resolution. Is it brighter and easier to view outdoors?

    The decision is between the 14.1" WXGA+ or the 15.4" WSXGA+. At this point, I think the only thing that would drive me to the 15" is if the screen is better in more than just resolution.

    Thank you
     
    dk2, Jun 19, 2008
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  2. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    I think that you should ask yourself which size you really want first, and then decide on a resolution... because really each is a whole different level of portability and batter life.

    A 15.4" will be something that you CAN bring everywhere but it is much more of a hassle... but on the other hand you can get much better performance out of a 15.4" (depending on hardware of course)...

    Just my $0.02. Hope this helps!
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 19, 2008
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I have the 15.4" WSXGA+ on my T61, and it is a nice screen. The lenovo control software gives you about 20 different power levels for the brightness of the LCD display. The screen is not glossy, it is just a standard screen, and it handles the light pretty well. I havent used it outside, but it should be fine.

    DO not get the 15.4" with the WUXGA+, many have complained about the screen quality on it.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jun 19, 2008
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  4. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    WSXGA+ is a pretty high resolution for only a 15" screen. Are you sure text would even be readable at such a relatively high res? I would to with the 14 inch.
     
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  5. dk2

    dk2 Newbie

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    Ok, I just learned the following from Lenovo.

    14"
    Resolution: 1440x900
    NITS 200
    Contrast 300:1

    15"
    Resolution: 1680×1050
    NITS 200
    Contrast 500:1

    So any opinions on how much of a difference the contrast ratio will really make indoors and outdoors.

    Thank you for your thoughts
     
    dk2, Jun 20, 2008
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  6. sampunk

    sampunk Notebook Guru

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    I have t61 WSXGA+. Screen look ok, not as bright as my benq lcd monitor

    It is really hard to see if you are outdoor.
     
    sampunk, Jun 20, 2008
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  7. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I'd think that screen brightness would be a much larger factor when trying to view an LCD outdoors. Seeing as the screen brightness on both units is 200 NITS, I'd say you'd have a hard telling the difference between the two outdoors (and according to sampunk, neither will be very good for outdoor viewing), despite the difference in contrast ratios.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 20, 2008
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