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    Dell XPS Studio 16 outdoors

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mbc2k, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. mbc2k

    mbc2k Newbie

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    I am currently looking at the XPS Studio 16 and was wondering how the screen is outside. More specifically is the 15.6in WLED or the 16in RGBLED screen better outdoors

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    mbc2k, Dec 27, 2009
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  2. tatarus

    tatarus Notebook Guru

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    RGBLED is better. Max brightness is higher compared to the WLED displays.
     
    tatarus, Dec 27, 2009
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  3. nobb

    nobb Notebook Consultant

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    If it's anything like my Studio XPS 13, then it's practically useless in sunlight. The problem is mostly because of the glossy clear plastic they put in front of the LCD which is REALLY reflective. I can barely see my screen even in the daytime in my garage trying to work on the car.
     
    nobb, Dec 27, 2009
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  4. paskowitz

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    Dell SXPS16 = useless in direct sunlight.
     
    paskowitz, Dec 27, 2009
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    winks2872 Notebook Consultant

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    I agree.. way too reflective
     
    winks2872, Dec 27, 2009
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