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    Is WXGA+ a good thing?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MichaelG, Dec 14, 2006.

  1. MichaelG

    MichaelG Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm ordering a z61t with a 14 inch wxga+ screen. Does anybody else have this setup? How do you like it?
     
    MichaelG, Dec 14, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    I have that resolution on my notebook, but mine is on a 17" screen. I think it looks okay. Not too small and not too large. I have seen a few notebooks with the same resolution on a 14" screen, and again, it looks quite good. Just about the right size. Have a look at a notebook in a shop with the same resolution, and see if you like it. Hope this helps.
     
    Zero, Dec 14, 2006
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  3. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it is.
     
    Gautam, Dec 14, 2006
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  4. MichaelG

    MichaelG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good on a 14 inch screen, or good in general? Me? I don't really think WXGA+ is good or bad in general?
     
    MichaelG, Dec 14, 2006
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    Well, I think it looked good on both 14" and 17". It probably looks a bit better on a 14", because it is just that little bit smaller. I still think it looks good on a 17" screen, though.
     
    Zero, Dec 14, 2006
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    crappyGPU Notebook Consultant

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    maybe a little bit small on 14"
    i think it looks best on a 15.4" or 15"
    i dont' know why people can use a 15.4" WUXGA, it's TINY and the graphics card simply can't handle a game playing in that resolution
     
    crappyGPU, Dec 14, 2006
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Everyone is different. I personally find the 1050 of SXGA to be more useful though I suppose it will depend on what you are doing.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 14, 2006
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    lasfumas Newbie

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    To the original poster, has your laptop arrived and if so how is the wxga+ screen? I have used a Dell 8100 with a 15" WUXGA screen and it was okay but the text could have been slightly larger.

    How much smaller is text on the WXGA+ vs. WXGA on the 14.1" screen?

    Thanks
     
    lasfumas, Dec 21, 2006
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  9. ZaZ

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    It seemed fine to me, but you can increase the DPI if you would like larger text.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 21, 2006
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    paqtrick22 Notebook Evangelist

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    wxga in 14in screens are just right. much like the wsxga in 15in. and i have a hunch that wuxga fits right on a 17in.

    increasing resolution with increasing screen size.
     
    paqtrick22, Dec 22, 2006
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  11. MichaelG

    MichaelG Notebook Enthusiast

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    I haven't received my laptop yet. It's on it way, but is currently clearing customs in KY. I'll give my full review of the screen when I get it.
     
    MichaelG, Dec 22, 2006
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    sapibobo Notebook Evangelist

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    I think WSXGA+ in 15.4" is the maximum resolution to see comfortably. I think it is also the best resolution in that size. WXGA and WSXGA make the screen looks smaller than WSXGA+ provides.
    Yes the text looks tiny but it also makes the screen look bigger.
     
    sapibobo, Dec 23, 2006
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