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    12.1" XGA X-Series "Real Estate" vs 14.1" WXGA+

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ARom, Oct 31, 2009.

  1. ARom

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    How does the real estate compare on a 12.1" XGA screen to a 14.1" widescreen WXGA+?

    Has anyone gone from a T/R Series WXGA+ to a 12.1" X-Series(x60, x61) XGA?

    Any screen pic comparisons?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    the resolution of the XGA on 12.1 inch is comparable to the 14.1 inch WXGA, the 14.1 inch WXGA+ got more screen real estate.

    Anyway, you should look at the ppi numbers, pixel per inch, gives you a density factor.
     
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    I want to sell the T400 and get a 16"-17" budget gaming machine.

    But then I'd be looking for a secondary machine. Either the X60s or the 14.1" T61 WXGA+ (or SXGA+)...

    If the X60 can fit two readable notepadsized windows side by side, then I think I'd prefer the smaller form factor.
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    xga screen of the x60 can't fit two page side by side. You would need a T61 with at least WXGA+ to do that. This is where wide screen comes into their own.
     
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    ok I agree.

    I guess I'll stick with the extra weight of 14" WXGA+ until the refurbished X300 prices fall.
     
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    t41 isn't that much lighter/thinner than t61/t400...

    also its ooooooooooooooold

    how about the t400s? 1.77kg only
     
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    The T400s is far too expensive. I'd prefer to spend that money on a decent 17" with dedicated graphics.

    A refurbished Dell D430/D420 (low voltage Core Duo, 1280*800 wide) seems like a good compromise even though the HDD is 4200RPM..
     
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    <style class='Hidden'>I would choose the 14.1 inch if I were you</style>
     
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  11. lead_org

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    The only reason that the T4x series of the old IBM thinkpad were slightly thinner than the T400 and T61, is the fact that none of them use a full magnesium top and bottom internal chassis.

    http://www.thinkwiki.org/images/thumb/d/d6/T43-2668-open-above.jpg/753px-T43-2668-open-above.jpg <--- T4x series internal chassis design (note the absence of the magnesium rollcage).

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/490315493_962f462229.jpg <--- note the superior chassis design of the T61.
     
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    The T4x series is marginally thinner than the T61 (4:3 model) because it has rollcage on both the display lid and in the chassis.
     
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