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    buying a monitor to make up for small screen

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DBheadspin, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. DBheadspin

    DBheadspin Notebook Enthusiast

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    this may seem like an odd question so pretend i know next to nothing about notebooks (not far from the truth)

    i value the size of a small laptop for portability, like HP's dv4t (14.1") for instance. however being it has a 1280x800 resolution, its a small screen for some tasks, so there may come a time i'd want a better resolution, bigger screen, work area, etc. WOULD investing in a decent monitor provide me with all the benefits im losing with not getting a dv5t(15.4") or dv7(17")???

    i appreciate the help
     
    DBheadspin, Dec 1, 2008
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    chipmoney Notebook Evangelist

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    It would provide everything for day to day usage, but with games you would not be able to run them at as high detail.

    Actually you would get more than a 15" screen since you could have both monitors showing things ;)
     
    chipmoney, Dec 1, 2008
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