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    Afraid to buy 1520.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bmnotpls, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. bmnotpls

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    Damn grainy screens. What should I do?
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 25, 2007
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    Get the Sony FZ-190.
     
    chgotwn, Jul 26, 2007
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    I heard the only problem screens are the WXGA+ models. I have not heard complaints about the WXGA or WSXGA+ screens.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 26, 2007
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    What resolutions are WXGA+, WXGA, and WSXGA+ ?
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 26, 2007
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    actually wsxga has the graininess as well. It's WXGA that doesn't...along with all the matte screens.
     
    farelli09, Jul 26, 2007
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    WXGA is 1280x800
    WXGA+ is 1440x900
    WSXGA+ is 1680x1050
     
    mtylerjr, Jul 26, 2007
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    WXGA (1280x800)
    WXGA+ (1440x900) This is the resolution that seems to cause the problem with the 1520
    WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 26, 2007
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    I don't know what I should do. This is the only laptop I really want.
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 26, 2007
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    ummm... dont buy it then? Go with the Sager, or the IFL compal, Or if you were planning on going with the 8400, Go with the Sony FZ or one of the new Asus machines.
     
    matt_h1, Jul 26, 2007
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    Can you visit a nearby Dell kiosk?

    EDIT: See one in person and if you do not like, do not buy it.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 26, 2007
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    The 1680x1050 screens ARE frequently being reported as grainy, in addition to the 1440x900 screens. You have the best chances of having a non-grainy screen with the 1280x800 matte screen.
     
    Stella, Jul 26, 2007
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    Thing is, it has to be under $1500.
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 26, 2007
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    What do you think of your 1520's screen? Did you get WXGA resolution?

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    Have you tried HP?
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 26, 2007
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    The 15" HP's don't have the 1440x900 screens and they have the 8400 video card
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 26, 2007
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    Mine is 1680x1050 and it is quite noticeably grainy, especially when compared to a crisp, clean display on another laptop.
     
    Stella, Jul 26, 2007
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    What about a Dell Latitude D830 or Thinkpad T61? Unfortunately they do not offer much of a video card.

    I am surprised Dell released such problematic monitors. I thought they learned their lesson after the problems with grainy D620 monitors. Dell did fix the problem with the D630. I am curious why they created a new problem after fixing one.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 26, 2007
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    Hey do you guys know which HP batteries stick out of their 17" dv9500t ?
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 26, 2007
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