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    regarding display screens

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by xanthier, Aug 11, 2006.

  1. xanthier

    xanthier Notebook Geek

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    Just how good is the 17.0" WXGA+ Ultra BrightView Widescreen (1440x900) as compared to the 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1680x1050). I know there is a $75 difference when I configure a computer, but will I really notice it that much? and in what ways?

    Thanks.
     
    xanthier, Aug 11, 2006
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  2. chris2pher71

    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    What are you going to be using it for?
     
    chris2pher71, Aug 11, 2006
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    compaq64 Notebook Consultant

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    Big Difference in movies. If you plan to watch a lot of higher quality movies (dvds) then I would get it. If your on a tight budget dont worry about it.
     
    compaq64, Aug 11, 2006
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  4. xanthier

    xanthier Notebook Geek

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    yeah i will be watching movies, playing games, and hopefully 3D art as well.
     
    xanthier, Aug 15, 2006
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    Why? Until HD-DVDs come out (at least), DVDs don't have resolution as high as either LCD he mentioned.

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Aug 16, 2006
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    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    I reckon it is a BIG difference and is really worth paying the extra for a better screen. However, do bear in mind that if your screen resolution is lower, images and text will appear a lot smaller, and some people find that high resolution screens strain their eyes.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 16, 2006
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  7. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Yes u will notice it much, the sxga screen has a higher resolution, so everything on ur screen will look smaller and sharper. U will also have a lot more room to work with on ur desktop.
     
    adinu, Aug 16, 2006
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  8. xanthier

    xanthier Notebook Geek

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    the SXGA is also not Ultra, what does that mean? why does it cost less?
     
    xanthier, Aug 16, 2006
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  9. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Their both brightview, so their the same screen. I dont know what ultra is, maybe a brighter version of brightview (which is kinda redundant).
     
    adinu, Aug 16, 2006
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    The Ultra Brightview panel is lit by 2 bulbs while the other choices only have 1. Choose the WSXGA panel if you want desktop space and the WXGA+ Ultrabright panel if you want better image quality.
     
    KrispyKreme50, Aug 16, 2006
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    lllusion Notebook Enthusiast

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    For my dv9000t I'm trying to decide between the 17.0" WXGA+ Ultra BrightView Widescreen (1440x900) or the 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1680x1050).

    I like the idea of the former because the dual lamps give "improved color gamut by 72%", but the latter would give a lot more realestate to work with.

    I do a lot of work with digital photography (lightroom, photoshop). Thus wide gamut is important, but so is area to work in.

    Any thoughts?

    Note, this will be a DTR.
     
    lllusion, Apr 2, 2007
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  12. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    If you're doing any kind of graphical work, you will always want the higher pixel count. Get a good video card in it too.

    As for color gamut... you may get a better picture, but I rarely think it's worth the pixels. FYI, the 1440x900 is only a few more pixels than I get on my 14" screen... things will be freakin' huge on a 17" display.
     
    Pitabred, Apr 2, 2007
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