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    Need new Laptop ...

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cpredfish, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. cpredfish

    cpredfish Newbie

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    Primarily for photoediting CS5, Corel Draw. My old laptop, Inspiron 6000 15" had a 1680 x 1050 WSXGA + LCD screen, it was great. I want something similiar in the new laptop. Looking at the XPS 15, i5 with the FHD 1080p B+RGLED. Is this my best bet or will the 720p to be equal to the old Inspiron?
     
    cpredfish, Nov 23, 2010
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    720p will be a huge downgrade from your old screen.
     
    seeker_moc, Nov 23, 2010
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  3. MaxGhost

    MaxGhost Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, 720p is a BIG downgrade. You'll really want to go with the 1080p screen. It looks amazing.
     
    MaxGhost, Nov 23, 2010
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    vovano Notebook Geek

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    My photo site fans admitted improvement in my photo editing skills right after I switched to this 1080p. And they didn't know about the upgrade - so it's not coincidence B-)
     
    vovano, Nov 23, 2010
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  5. JohnnyFJohnsson

    JohnnyFJohnsson Notebook Consultant

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    Give a link to that site :)
     
    JohnnyFJohnsson, Nov 23, 2010
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    vovano Notebook Geek

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    Last album by link in my profile =)
     
    vovano, Nov 23, 2010
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    JohnnyFJohnsson Notebook Consultant

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    Off Topic but there are really some nice photos
     
    JohnnyFJohnsson, Nov 23, 2010
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    vovano Notebook Geek

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    Thanks! Why off-topic? We help topic starter to approach a wise decision - stick to the 1080p! B-)
     
    vovano, Nov 23, 2010
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  9. Ichinenjuu

    Ichinenjuu Notebook Deity

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    720p is a 1366x768 resolution. Compared to your 1680x1050 resolution, that's a big downgrade. You should definitely go with 1080p.
     
    Ichinenjuu, Nov 23, 2010
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    JohnnyFJohnsson Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah you're right :)
    I think if Dell gives you the chance to get such a premium screen why not take it? Go for the 1080p screen. It's a steal for 130$
     
    JohnnyFJohnsson, Nov 23, 2010
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    cpredfish Newbie

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    Thanks all for the good advice! Just ordered the XPS 15 with the 1080p...can hardly wait to get it. :)
     
    cpredfish, Nov 24, 2010
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  12. vovano

    vovano Notebook Geek

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    Congrats, dude!
     
    vovano, Nov 24, 2010
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