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    14.0" 1600x900

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HybridStigmata, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. HybridStigmata

    HybridStigmata Newbie

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    Hey guys :)

    Well I recently ordered a HP dv4-3029TX for a steal, and the basic specs are:
    - i5-2410m
    - 1GB HD 6750m
    - 14" Brightview LED 1366 x 768

    having heard a few bad stories about these displays (and being used to a desktop 1920x1080), I was wondering about compatible options of a 1600x900 replacement LCD for this thing? Already checked out the XPS 14 Thread here.

    DV4 LCD replacement I could probably manage to manually swap out the LCD following that video :p

    any comments, tips appreciated !

    p.s. any ideas if a sub-$100 SSD will be worthwhile/possible in this machine?
     
    HybridStigmata, Jul 17, 2011
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If it comes with an ODD and you don't plan on using it, you can easily get away with a $100 64GB SSD and a $100 1TB Samsung 9mm height HDD.
     
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    ^ Didn't think of that :D thanks!
    I may hold off the SSD ideas for now, with my budget I'm more interested in the display :)
     
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