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    14" 1600X900 vs 15.6" 1600X900

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bolenjx, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. bolenjx

    bolenjx Newbie

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    I'm choosing between a Thinkpad T420 and T520 and the only thing that is bothering me is the screen space. I will be using this laptop for heavy programming at school and at home. I know that I can upgrade the T520 to 1920X1080 but it costs $250 extra!

    So I'm wondering how much screen space do I actually gain between a 14" and 15.6" at same resolution? Is the extra screen space worth the extra weight?
     
    bolenjx, Aug 29, 2011
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  2. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    you don't gain any.... ;)


    I love my 15in 1200x1920 display...
     
    whitrzac, Aug 30, 2011
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  3. Generic User #2

    Generic User #2 Notebook Deity

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    not too sure what you're asking....the bigger screen is physically bigger, but they will show the same amount of information
     
    Generic User #2, Aug 30, 2011
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yeah ... exactly. If you're near a computer store, go look, see the difference for yourself. The 14" laptop will be more portable.

    $250 to upgrade to the 1080p screen is very expensive unless it is some higher quality panel (e.g. IPS or 90%+ gamut). You could get an 18.5-21.5" 1080p external monitor for less than that.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 30, 2011
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  5. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    No extra screen space, but the T520's 1600x900 screen is noticeably better quality.
     
    edit1754, Aug 30, 2011
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