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    Dell XPS 16

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Borgsean, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. Borgsean

    Borgsean Newbie

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    I am looking to buy the Dell Studio XPS 16 but i am not ordering it with the blue-ray drive just the normal DVDRW etc.

    Will it be worth it getting the full hd 1080p screen or since i am not going to use the blue-ray just settle for the normal 720p screen? Is there that much of a difference between them since i am on a tight bugdet.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Borgsean, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. sonoritygenius

    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    Get the 720p if you wont be using it for true multimedia - esp since you wont be watching movies on it.. The RGB LED Screen is superb if you can afford it tho :D
     
    sonoritygenius, Feb 7, 2009
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  3. Borgsean

    Borgsean Newbie

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    so even tough i wont be using blue ray, the 1080p screen is still great and there is a noticable difference between the 720p and 1080p?
     
    Borgsean, Feb 7, 2009
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    Obviously, the clarity contrast colors is noticeable if you are a screen enthusiast. The screens are non user upgradeable, so if it fits in budget I recommend getting the RGB LED
     
    sonoritygenius, Feb 7, 2009
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  5. fluffboy

    fluffboy Notebook Evangelist

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    get the 1080p :p ...later on you might regret getting the 720p just like i did when i got my m1530 with the 1280 x 800 and found the usable space too small so i upgraded to the 1400x900 :p
     
    fluffboy, Feb 7, 2009
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  6. Borgsean

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    thanks very much guys
     
    Borgsean, Feb 7, 2009
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