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    6615 or 6214?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Calla, Oct 10, 2006.

  1. Calla

    Calla Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm hoping someone here can help me choose between the 6615 and the 6214. I want something that I can travel with when necessary - nothing too big or too heavy - but I don't have to carry it around THAT much, so no need for anything tiny.

    I didn't want to go as small as 14" because I watch a lot of DVDs on my laptop (currently have a 15", non-widescreen)...thought maybe I could get the 6214 and a lovely big monitor for when I'm at home?

    The 6615 would probably be ideal, but I'm having real trouble with the appearance. I know that's not really important...still, it's bothering me. I really don't like the look of it. I thought maybe I could get a custom cover and that would help, but are they available for the 6615?

    So, extra portable 14" and a big screen for at home or stop being such a girl about the aesthetics and get a 6615?

    If anyone has any info that might help swing me one way, that'd be great.

    Thanks!
     
    Calla, Oct 10, 2006
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  2. famous grouse

    famous grouse Notebook Evangelist

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    Go to PC world or comet or something and compare screen sizes there. Its very difficult to recommend sizes as its up to personal preference.

    Though i went from a 15.4" to a 14" and i dont miss the extra inch. But i love having 1 less kg.
     
    famous grouse, Oct 10, 2006
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  3. Sramsram

    Sramsram Notebook Guru

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    I guess that you watch widescreen movie dvds. The 6214 widescreen will be a much more satisfying experience than a 4:3 14" display when watching movies. So maybe the 6214 will do fine for you. As a 6615WD'er I have to admit that the looks of the 6214 are so much sleeker.

    I'm not sure if you loose screen width at all moving from a 15" standard to 14" widescreen when watching movies...
     
    Sramsram, Oct 11, 2006
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  4. zombie4ever

    zombie4ever Notebook Consultant

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    I would choose the 6615.. i mean, i did choose the 6615.
    I was told dvd viewing was great, no ghosting in games, and i like the high resolution of the display. If all of that i true in practice, ill find out later today, when i should get my 6615. But for me, the 14" screen was the limiting factor, that made me go for the 6615.
     
    zombie4ever, Oct 11, 2006
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  5. Crazyheinz

    Crazyheinz Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is wrong with the look of the 6615? I think it looks great :D
     
    Crazyheinz, Oct 11, 2006
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  6. Calla

    Calla Newbie

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    Thanks guys...

    I did go check out the screen sizes in a shop before I started this thread, that's what made me consider the 6615. I think I might just have to get over the many shades of grey and get it!

    I guess I don't travel enough to take the lighter weight over the bigger screen. I'll probably change my mind again 100 times now, but I think it'll be the 6615.
     
    Calla, Oct 13, 2006
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