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    Why such crapp screens...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hypnotize191, Jul 14, 2011.

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    hypnotize191 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unfortunately it's because manufacturers realize that most customers (unlike you) have no idea what screen resolution means, and will throw their money at whatever gets marketed the best, even though the screen resolution makes more of a difference than any other spec.

    Look at the Sager NP5165. I believe it has a slightly better version of the GT 555M (more pipelines, but smaller memory bus). It comes with 1920x1080 too.

    Sager NP5165 (be sure to select an OS)
     
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    Hmm alrighty thanks. Are there any upgrades you recommend getting for the Sager? Im thinking about the i7 upgrade and a bigger hard drive, are they worth it?
     
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    Depends what you do on your computer. Generally, CPU upgrades are not worth the cost since users will never see a difference between the higher end CPUs and lower end ones. As for hard drive (and memory), usually it's cheaper to upgrade them on your own. If you're a gamer, definitely get the best GPU you can get since those tend to be soldered in and hence non-upgradeable.
     
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    For the Sager, I'd say the $20 upgrade for the 500GB hard drive is worth it if you can use the extra space, because it's way less than the cost of buying a new 500GB drive yourself.
     
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