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    Would you be interested in a 20" notebook 16 lbs WQXGA screen ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wearetheborg, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    I like big notebooks I cannot lie...

    We are already up to 18.4 laptops, but unfortunately at a resolution of 1920x1080.

    Would you be interested in a proper 20" notebook with 2560×1600 screen ?

    I guess it would weigh around 16 pounds; heavy but still carriable.

    It also could house some serious hardware.
     
    wearetheborg, Apr 8, 2009
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  2. ajreynol

    ajreynol Notebook Virtuoso

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    hell no. not a chance.
     
    ajreynol, Apr 8, 2009
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Sounds like the Octitron or the HDX the original HDX
     
    Clutch, Apr 8, 2009
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  4. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    dell m2010 was very nice IMO!
     
    Xirurg, Apr 8, 2009
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    below $2000, yes
    But I know that is impossible (within my price range)
     
    haquocdung, Apr 8, 2009
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  6. wearetheborg

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    The dell m2010 wasnt really a notebook. It was a notebook-desktop hybrid. Plus, it only had a WSXGA+ screen.
     
    wearetheborg, Apr 8, 2009
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    Yes yes i would.

    Assuming it had a decent GPU (doesnt have to be top of the line just decent)

    A good Quad/Octo core CPU

    Ran ice cold with great cooling

    And had at least 4 hard drive bays

    oh yeah, capable of supporting 4+ RAM Modules

    I would purchase it in a heart beat. Though the screen res could be as low as 1920x1200 and i would still think it a good buy
     
    Kamin_Majere, Apr 8, 2009
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  8. ZaZ

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    They did make a QXGA(2048x1536) IPS LCD for the ThinkPad R50p. I think they usually go for around $300 if you can find one. I know others have thrown them in select ThinkPads with some modifications. Perhaps a R60, which I know uses the same cable regardless of the screen, could be worth a look, but it may be wishful thinking on my part.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 8, 2009
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  9. wearetheborg

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    Yup, but a QXGA screen on a 15" laptop is overkill.
    WQXGA on a 19"-20" laptop would be very nice though.
     
    wearetheborg, Apr 8, 2009
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  10. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    Personally? No I wouldn't be, but the idea of a movable desktop is always nice I guess lol :p
     
    Melody, Apr 8, 2009
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  11. stevezachtech

    stevezachtech Notebook Evangelist

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    When the materials being used are super light then that would be a good notebook as well.. I don't mind choosing a portable desktop to carry around with me if it's not heavy. Or an alternative would be to get stronger muscles so carrying such a notebook would feel light in your terms.. lol
     
    stevezachtech, Apr 16, 2009
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    Um... I basically have one.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Apr 16, 2009
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    i take any res.. :) can never be big enough. and if it would be movable, why not?

    i have my tiny portable notebook, so a bigger one, not really portable could be nice. but then again, what for? :)
     
    davepermen, Apr 16, 2009
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