Upgrading to higher resolution screen of same size

Hi all,
I have a almost 3 years old HP dv6225us the screen is in horrible condition. Red color is on steroids nothing looks of natural color. I never noticed it until i bought a new external monitor and the difference in bot the screens is enormous.
I plan to change the LCD screen when i went online to look for options i could find two resolutions 1280*800(native laptop resolution) & 1680*1050 both of the same size 15.4-inch WideScreen (13.1"x8.2"). and both supported under my laptop.
I can spend extra $30 for higher resolution but
My question is,
Has anyone ever done it?
If yes, were the results satisfactory?
should i go for the higher resolution one or just stick to native one?

 

I'm guessing you have a GPU along the lines of the 9600M GT, or the 4650?

If you are gamer, then you would probably be better off with the 1280 x 800 screen, because the resolution wouldn't be as demanding as 1680 x 1050. However, if you don't game, then obviously, the 1680 x 1050 screen is well worth it. There is more clarity and the picture is sharper, not to mention that you have more screen space. The only reason I wouldn't shell out for the higher resolution was if I had bad eyesight, and needed the larger images and text of the lower resolution.

 

Well i don't play any games on it at all. & it has Nvidia GForce Go 6150.
I like higher resolution and don't mind smaller text. I wanted to know for sure that my hardware will support it or not.. wanted to know if it will toast my laptop if i put a higher resolution screen . I use a 1920*1080 external monitor with it which works just fine.
here is the exact specs for my hardware

AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-50 / 1.6 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes

Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 512 KB

RAM
Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB

Display
Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features BrightView

Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 Shared video memory (UMA)
Max Allocated RAM Size 288 MB

 

I think that if you like the look of the 1680 x 1050 screen, then you should upgrade. For that much difference in resolution, the price difference is well worth it. If you have trouble with small text though, then don't.

Your laptop should fully support any resolution up to 1920 x 1200, perhaps even 2048 x 1152. Although monitors over 1920 x 1200 cost a lot of money, and there are no notebook displays with that resolution.

Hell, if I can run Crysis at 1920 x 1200 on a 256MB 8600 GTS, then your 6150 can display the desktop at 1680 x 1050. 3D applications would probably be slower than the 1280 x 800 screen.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Sometimes a different panel will use a different inverter. Rarely the case, but still something good to go into this project with the knowledge of.

Otherwise, both screens will use the same 20 pin signal connector, both screens will have a 2 pin power connector for the backlight. Worst case you'd be looking at getting a new inverter in addition to the screen (though of course try just the screen first, it should work).

 

I once had a Samsung R700 17" laptop which I thought had a 1680 x 1050 screen fitted, however when I updated the BIOS on the laptop, the maximum resolution I could get is 1440x900, ended having to have the screen replaced.

You need to check your BIOS too!

 

I'd also go with the higher resolution screen, as long as it actually does support that screen. OEM equipment or whatever. You can always play a game at a lower resolution... you can't add pixels to Firefox And scaling as it is any more... I don't really notice it.