Why doesn't Toshiba offer higher resolution displays on higher-end models???

I've owned two Toshibas over the years and had a great experience both times! I've considered Toshiba the last three or so times I've ordered a new laptop, but there is always one deal-breaker for me...the lack of higher resolution display options! The A500 (16") should really offer something greater than a 1366x768 display...if not a 1920x1080 (Full HD), then at least a 1600x900 option...and the 1600x900 would also be a great option on the M500 (14")!

Dell offers display upgrades on numerous consumer models, including some entry-level Inspiron models. Toshiba really needs to start offering choices....

 

I agree, just like asus same way with many laptops.

 

Actually Asus has quite a few higher end laptops with full HD displays.

I do agree with you on Toshiba though, even 1280 x 800 is low for 15.4.

Not to mention that they have an 18.4" notebook with a 1680 x 945 resolution screen.

 

Its an option. And its really good option, since I was looking for ages for good notebook with good display but standard DPI (nearer to 96).

 

Maybe to keep prices down?

 

I'm not sure, but for a high end 18.4 notebook, 1680 x 945 is substandard.

 

The move from 16:10 to 16:9 has screwed up screen resolutions with many manufacturers, not just Toshiba. Five years ago you could buy a 17" with either 1680x1050 or 1920x1200. Today 1080p is all the rage, and the 17/18 market is dominated by 1920x1080 displays - I'm thinking Toshiba is lazy to follow. Of all the manufacturers, Dell and Sager/Clevo are the only two left AFAIK that still produce a 1920x1200 notebook on the high end.

It's interesting that the HP Envy with the 15.6" display is available with 1920x1080.

I remember Toshiba used to have a 17" with 1920x1200 display (G35 I think). It's too bad they didn't offer this panel on the X305-Q708.

 

People, you are aware the X505-Q850 has 1980x1080 dual-CCFL display, are you? That's exactly the difference between Q830 and Q850 - to give a choice to people who don't want to pay more for resolution they don't need.

 

It does? Why not LED or RGBLED?

 

First, because no 18.4" TFT matrices available with RGBLED.

With LED there are new matrix that recent 18" Acer uses, but it simple white LED and its *very* bad ( http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Acer-Aspire-8940G-Notebook.22447.0.html).
Just putting LED backlight in does not automatically make display better.