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    T8300 or WSXGA

    Discussion in 'HP' started by icehell, Apr 12, 2008.

  1. icehell

    icehell Notebook Evangelist

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    im configuring my DV9700t now so which better to add:
    upgrading processor from T8100 to T8300 OR
    upgrading WXGA to WSXGA
    am going using this laptop in net surfing and just few games but i like much color in the screen :rolleyes:
     
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  2. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you want more screen real estate, or bigger-looking text and icons? It seems more people lean towards the WSXGA screen......
     
    R4000, Apr 12, 2008
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  3. Teraforce

    Teraforce Flying through life

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    I would personally go for the WSXGA option. You won't notice much of a difference going from the T8100 to the T8300, and WXGA is far too low of a resolution for a 17" screen IMO. If you want to take advantage of the 17" screen size, go for the WSXGA option.
     
    Teraforce, Apr 12, 2008
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  4. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Screen resolution is preference. If you want the WSXGA resolution, get it. The processor upgrade isn't worth it. If you don't mind or like WXGA, do neither upgrade and save some money. You don't need to make the font larger, though it makes it easier to read.
     
    jin07, Apr 12, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Go for the better screen. The T8100 is powerful enough to run everything these days
     
    flipfire, Apr 12, 2008
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  6. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    I agree with everything Teraforce stated, go for the WSXGA.
     
    stewie, Apr 13, 2008
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  7. ncstate11

    ncstate11 Notebook Geek

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    Go For The Better Screen!
     
    ncstate11, Apr 13, 2008
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  8. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    Definitely WSXGA. :)
     
    Kain, Apr 13, 2008
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  9. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    lol, since everyone said screen...im gonna say processor! jk

    yeah WSXGA is a better upgrade IMO
     
    Harper2.0, Apr 13, 2008
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  10. srunni

    srunni Notebook Deity

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    Definitely get the screen, you won't even notice the processor difference, but the increase in pixels is very noticeable. However, I'm planning to replace my WSXGA+ (1680x1050) with a WUXGA (1920x1200) screen, and if you're interested in doing that, then you'd want to just get the WSXGA (1440x900) screen since that will save you a little money.
     
    srunni, Apr 13, 2008
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