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    T61, Camera or no Camera

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by TaiLzx, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. TaiLzx

    TaiLzx Notebook Guru

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    Well, should I get the 14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ Camera or the 14.1 WXGA+ TFT or does it really not matter?
     
    TaiLzx, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. amidond

    amidond Notebook Evangelist

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    Well that is a tough choice that I am pondering as well, If you get the camera your resolution will be 1280x800 whereas if you go with the wXGA+ you get a better resolution of 1400x900 I believe. You have to ask your self what is more important.

    Keep in mind its easier to just add a web cam than to change to a higher resolution down the road.
     
    amidond, Jul 18, 2008
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    It depends on if you want it or you dont.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jul 18, 2008
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  4. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    You should try to go see a 14.1 screen with 1440x900 in person, not everyone likes that resolution, some like it and others find things on the screen become too small. If you're not going to use 1440x900, then there is no point of getting the WXGA+.
     
    stewie, Jul 18, 2008
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  5. chun9430

    chun9430 Notebook Evangelist

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    14.1 WXGA+ TFT is the better choice if you work alot with microsoft word and excel. The camera is only 1.3 megapixel so it's not that great.
     
    chun9430, Jul 18, 2008
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    edubarr Notebook Consultant

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    IMO the WXGA+ screen is much nicer to have than a webcam, the font is easy to read and it does give you more desktop real estate. You can always buy an external webcam and carry it around with the laptop (they are getting smaller and smaller by the day).

    On a side note, you can get the a WXGA+ screen with a webcam in Canada...
     
    edubarr, Jul 18, 2008
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  7. TaiLzx

    TaiLzx Notebook Guru

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    Thats not an option for customizing on the site ]=
     
    TaiLzx, Jul 18, 2008
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  8. kboyer

    kboyer Notebook Consultant

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    +1

    You can always get an aftermarket webcam. You can always lower the resolution if you need to with WXGA+. You can't increase the resolution to 1440 if you go with WXGA. I prefer the screen real estate. It's harder to come by than a webcam.
     
    kboyer, Jul 18, 2008
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  9. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    These are important considerations. Consider how often you use a webcam vs how often you use the display. ;) Seriously, what are you really needing to use the webcam for, how often will you use it, and would an aftermarket webcam work just as well?
     
    Lew, Jul 18, 2008
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  10. TaiLzx

    TaiLzx Notebook Guru

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    Thanks guys. I think i'll take the WXGA+
     
    TaiLzx, Jul 18, 2008
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  11. Dead1nside

    Dead1nside Notebook Geek

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    You used to be able to get the webcam on the WXGA+ screen. I hope it changes for the Txx series coming soon.
     
    Dead1nside, Jul 19, 2008
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