Performance: 1680x1050 vs 1920x1200

I going to buy the NP8662 and am trying to determine which screen I should get.

I prefer the matte finish, but am concerned about the performance hit the laptop would take; getting the higher res screen, particularly concerning gaming.

 

there is no huge performance difference since the videocard would be able to drive either resolutions nearly the same.

 

Alright. Thanks.

 

the difference can be noticeable, particularly in games like crysis. not so much in games like left 4 dead.

 

I beg to differ, lol. For anything but Crysis, 1920 x 1200 will run ok though.

 

crysis may be a poorly coded game, but the resolution difference for a 256-bit GPU like the GTX 260M/280M might not be too noticeable.. about 5-8FPS.

 

I must agree with this, the difference is noticeable. IMO unless you are using your laptop for CAD, performance wise you are better off with 1680x1050 on a 17" screen, since your getting the NP8662 IMO you should definitely stick with the 1680x1050, you might regret anything higher than that on a 15" screen.

 

Yeah, 1680*1050 is way enough for a 15.4" screen. Basically, in terms of size, 1680*1050 looks as small on a 15.4" as 1920*1200 on a 17" screen. So don't sacrifice performance for something that will only increase eyestrain on such a small screen.

 

Yea i have the np8662 with the 1680 x 1050 screen and i have to say that 1680 x 1050 is just fine. 1920 x 1200 would be way too small especially on this screen. With the 1680 x 1050 resolution i still have to look up close. BTW games run amazing on this resolution so i wouldnt worry.

 

I also agree that 1680x1050 is the perfect resolution for a 15".

 

I have 1920x1200 on my 17" np9261 and that's on the edge for me. I think 1680x1050 is perfect for a 15".

 

i got the 1920 x1200 on my soon to be arriving 8662 because i also got the blu-ray drive. I plan on increasing the fonts, etc on my desktop and who knows...maybe I'll lower the res for some games (depends on the game).

 

Is the performance difference between a 1680x1050 screen playing at native resolution, and a 1920x1200 playing at 1680x1050 significant?

 

Wish I had the option to get a matte finish 1680x1050 screen.

 

not too much... especially with a high-end videocard.

 

I always use the max resolution 1920 x 1200 here, I read somewhere it's better for your screen as well. Sometimes I regret not going with the matte version though, if I try to use my puter outside on a nice day I can't see a dang thing unless it's getting dark enough.

 

Yeah I have the 1680 NP8662 and I'm telling you, if you get the 1900 x 1200, you would have to be sitting close to the laptop screen lol. It's already nice and small with a lot of desktop real estate.

 

I would like to get a matte finish 1680x1050, but alas I cannot.

Plus, I can adjust the OS and programs to accommodate the higher resolution.