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A little help would be great

Discussion in 'Dell' started by QuadAllegory, Feb 15, 2010.

QuadAllegory Notebook Deity

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I'm looking for a Dell that is good for outside use. I'm currently using an HP Envy 15 w/Matte LED screen, and while the screen is great for inside use, it simply doesn't have enough brightness to use outside comfortably. Just too dim.

This is what I'm looking for:

14"-16" Laptop Size

SUPERbright Screen (Probably Matte/Anti-Glare, unless extreme brightness makes up for it)

Good battery life (4-5 hours)

I prefer 16:9

1600x900 minimum res

Thanks for any input!

P.S. I already posted in the what notebook to buy section, but nobody responded.
QuadAllegory, Feb 15, 2010

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Sirhcz0r Notebook Deity

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The Dell Studio XPS 16 with the rgbled is the closest thing I can think of. It's the right size, has a very bright screen, is 16:9, is 1920*1080 with the rgbled option, but I doubt it can get that sort of battery life. The 9-cell battery would also be something to get.

Sirhcz0r, Feb 16, 2010

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yeah the RGBled is the best ever, however with a 6cell I get about an hour and 45 minutes.

solomaster, Feb 19, 2010

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