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    T400 vs T500 screen (dpi question)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Cereal KiIIer, Sep 19, 2008.

  1. Cereal KiIIer

    Cereal KiIIer Notebook Geek

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    I've used a 13' Vaio with a resolution of 1280*800 and it was confortable. What i'm affraid is that T400 resolution will be too small for me (which would mean I would get a T500 because I want LED). But then again, 1280*800 on a 15'4 seems too big.

    So... Is the T400 resolution 1400*900 too small?
     
    Cereal KiIIer, Sep 19, 2008
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  2. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    Nope. I think it's actually just about perfect* for a 14.1 display. Just right.

    -- Lew

    * - Perfect would be a 1400x1050 4:3 screen but since that's not available I'll take what I can get.
     
    Lew, Sep 19, 2008
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  3. appel

    appel Newbie

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    Currently have a 4:3 14.1" 1400x1050 (SXGA+) and I don't want to loose resolution (124dpi). Can you notice a loss of resolution in the T400 1400x900 (120dpi)? It seems very close. Trying to decide whether I should go with the T500 and 1680x1050 (128dpi) and loose the LED or if the T400 will be close to my current SXGA+
     
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  4. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    i think it's tiny..but that's because im used to a 4:3 15" 1024 X 768

    goto best buy or circuit city or somewhere to check out the Res. on a 14"

    plus you can always edit the DPI in windows
     
    keltix, Sep 19, 2008
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Perfect would be a 14.1" SXGA+ IPS with LED backlight, but they're investing $0 in that technology. The last part is so true.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 20, 2008
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    acerbits Notebook Consultant

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    I have the T500 comes with 15.4" WSXGA screen. Made by LG, very crisp and bright imo. I got a review in the works, should be up before sunday
     
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  7. pastafarian

    pastafarian Notebook Enthusiast

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    My criteria is simple: With the laptop on my lap, at 3/4 arms length, in a reclined position, I should not have to strain with my 20/20 vision to read or manipulate anything on the screen at the LCD's native resolution with normal DPI settings in XP.

    I am running my T500 at 1680x1050 and it is the highest resolution I think would pass this test of mine, and its perfect: Lots of info on one wide screen, not too much scrolling per page, and no undo straining with my good vision.

    Pastafarian
     
    pastafarian, Sep 20, 2008
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