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    Can I get a 15" Lenovo Laptop with res 1680 X 1050?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by chukwe, Jan 21, 2011.

  1. chukwe

    chukwe Notebook Evangelist

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    Are lenovo still manufacturing 15" laptops with 1680 X 1050 resolution?
     
    chukwe, Jan 21, 2011
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    SHoTTa35 Notebook Consultant

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    Nope, they've been all moved to the 16:9 so you can get 1600 x 900 or 1920 x 1080.

    1680 x 1050 is a 16:10 resolution and the LCD companies aren't making those anymore.
     
    SHoTTa35, Jan 21, 2011
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    Your best option is probably eBay or the outlet.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 21, 2011
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    Is there a reason for the switch? Is it just about watching movies, or is there something else to it?
     
    Saulot, Jan 21, 2011
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    It is more cost efficient for the lcd panel manufacturer to make the switch, there is also a large group of consumer wanting to watch video on their laptop without the blackbar.
     
    k2001, Jan 21, 2011
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    That's why I will keep my T60 and Dell Vostro 1500 because they are 16:10 aspect ratio.
     
    Rodster, Jan 21, 2011
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    While this is true it makes no sense since movies are generally shot in 2:35.1 LOL. There will still be a bar which is why they are making these 21:9 (vs 16:9) TVs now or whatever.

    To the OP, you can probably only get the current machines in 16:10 now and even those are hard to find (new, there is always eBay as was said before).
     
    SHoTTa35, Jan 21, 2011
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  8. Saulot

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    Even for professional oriented hardware like the Thinkpads? Ah well; I don't know why, but the switch to 16:9 really bugs me. I like 16:10 better.
     
    Saulot, Jan 21, 2011
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    Apple offers a 15" 1650x1050 MacBook Pro.
     
    halobox, Jan 21, 2011
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