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    W500 Monitor Resolution

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Chk, May 24, 2009.

  1. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking at some different monitors to buy, and I really dunno what would be a good resolution for my W500.

    1680 x 1050 is native
    Most 21" and > are 1920 x 1080

    Should I stick with the native and buy something like this--->
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236056

    Can anyone using 1920 x 1080 tell me what its like gaming/watching movies, or if your resolution is lower, the performance increase.
     
    Chk, May 24, 2009
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  2. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    >24" get a full hd resolution. you can only game on wuxga if you have a hi-end card
     
    boypogi, May 24, 2009
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  3. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    SO what your saying is yes get a 24" then no don't get one? I'm getting mixed feelings here lol.
     
    Chk, May 24, 2009
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  4. boypogi

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    get a full hd monitor if its above 24" because anything smaller than 24" will make the fonts too small imo. get wsxga for anything between 19" to 24".
    if you're gaming on wsxga to wuxga resolution, you need a hi-end card.
    i would recommend this monitor, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145
     
    boypogi, May 24, 2009
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