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    Best screen resolution for M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Toocool, Sep 12, 2008.

  1. Toocool

    Toocool Notebook Enthusiast

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    Decided to get Dell XPS 1530.. But am unable to decide between two displays..

    Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife - 40$ more than WXGA

    or

    UltraSharp Widescreen WSXGA+ (1680x1050) TFT Display with TrueLife - 60$ more than WXGA+ or 100$ more than WXGA


    Which is better for a 15.4 inch screen? Does Ultrasharp WSXGA+ comsume more battery? If yes, how much would the overall battery backup reduce by? Whats the difference in brightness??

    Lastly, hows the Dell(TM) Bluetooth Travel Mouse? Costs about 25$

    Thanks a lot in advance :)
     
    Toocool, Sep 12, 2008
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Battery life should be the same but screen resolution is almost 100% personal preference.

    You may want to go check out computers at a local computer store and look at a 15.4" screen with various resolutions.
     
    X2P, Sep 12, 2008
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  3. Toocool

    Toocool Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any comparison that could help me decide? I am unable to find any laptop in a local store here with WSXGA+ display
     
    Toocool, Sep 12, 2008
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    Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife = Perfect for 15" Laptops but X2P said its all about personal preference.
     
    vinumsv, Sep 12, 2008
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    cfoo Notebook Consultant

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    If you game at all WXGA+ (1440x900) is the better choice. You don't have to push the video card to run at such a high resolution to match your native screen res.
     
    cfoo, Sep 12, 2008
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