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    CCFL WUXGA or WLED WXGA?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by johnwilson09, Apr 23, 2009.

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    johnwilson09 Newbie

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    I currently have an Inspiron 1720 with WUXGA (1920x1200) display. I'm looking at the Studio 17, which comes with either WXGA+ (1440x900) CCFL or WLED, or WUXGA+ (1920x1200) CCFL. I really like the WUXGA resolution, but I've heard people are impressed by the LED screens. Am I right in thinking a drop in resolution would be a bad idea?
     
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you are already used to WUXGA, I can't see you being impressed by the lower resolution screen at all. LED back lit screens does not have better image quality, its just a different back lit technology, they are brighter and uses less power, and does not dim over time.
     
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    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    Yeah, there are advantages in LED technology, but a 17-inch screen with WXGA+ will have very large icons and little room to fit windows side-by-side.
     
    HerrKaputt, Apr 23, 2009
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    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

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    the LED screen is thinner, lighter and brighter. I doubt being thin and light will matter for a 17 inch notebook, the brighter part might be good for outdoor use. I say go with high resolutions screen.
     
    icecubez189, Apr 23, 2009
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    I would not get a 17" display that was not at least WXSGA (1680x1050). WUXGA (1920x1200) is ideal, and I would rather have that than a WXGA+ LED.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 23, 2009
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    ronss Notebook Evangelist

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    i had a 17 inch notebook , and 1680x1050 resolution was very nice...now i have a 15.4 inch with 1280 x 800...don,t like it that much,,but i quess i can live with it.
     
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    Thanks for the informative replies!
     
    johnwilson09, Apr 24, 2009
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