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    MSI-1651, WXGA vs WSXGA screen

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by bribri135, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. bribri135

    bribri135 Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys, I've decided to get a MSI-1651 but I'm having some trouble figuring out which screen I want.

    The first option is a 1280x800 WXGA Glare screen, the second a 1680x1050 WSXGA non-glare screen.

    I'm leaning toward the non-glare screen but I'm wondering if that would make images and movies look less appealing, even though the non-glare has a higher resolution.

    Whats the difference between the two? And there are only two choices.
     
    bribri135, Nov 6, 2008
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  2. someguyoverthere

    someguyoverthere Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the WXGA screen. I wish I had spent the extra money and gotten the Matte WSXGA. All I can say is...don't make my mistake. Glossy is great if you're planning to work outside. The rest of the time its annoying.
     
    someguyoverthere, Nov 6, 2008
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  3. bribri135

    bribri135 Notebook Guru

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    Wait, someguyoverthere, I thought Glossy screens were bad for outside use, not great as you said?
     
    bribri135, Nov 9, 2008
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  4. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    The quality of the WSXGA+ is quite good. IMO, movies play fine on it. Note that it doesn't get very bright though. That's my main issue about it. If you are often working in a well lit environment, perhaps it may not be the best for you. (I'm not talking about standard lighting, like extremely powerful lighting)
     
    sxusteven, Nov 10, 2008
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  5. JDELUNA

    JDELUNA Notebook Deity

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    When I had my GX600 with the WSXGA+ the quality is excellent. I would say upgrade to the WSXGA+. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Nov 10, 2008
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    how bright is it. thanks
     
    zfactor, Nov 23, 2008
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