15.4" v. 15" laptop screen?
Jul 13, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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15.4" v. 15" laptop screen?
is the 15.4" really worth the extra cost?
Jul 13, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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From: Lll
how much is the extra cost? i remember paying an $100 to go from a 15" to a 16"...
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Jul 13, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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how much is the extra cost? i remember paying an $100 to go from a 15" to a 16"...
um.. less features
15.4" 2.4GHz
15" 3.06GHz
$300 difference
so is the widescreen worth it?
Jul 13, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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hell no. it's still only 15.4"
unless it's a different type of screen.
Jul 13, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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Jul 13, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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inspiron 8500 vs 5150?
yes.
Jul 13, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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yes.
I think it's a better quality screen, not just a size difference.
Jul 13, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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I think it's a better quality screen, not just a size difference.
how so?
15.4" wsxga+ (1600x1024)
15" sxga+ (1280x1024)
only diff is its a widescreen :dunno:
Jul 13, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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From: socal
the 15" will be taller
the 15.4" will be wider
if you plan on doing any sorta gaming, the GF4 Ti4200 option on the Inspiron8500 is nice.
I just bought myself a 600m
Jul 13, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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From: socal
both his configurations are for the Ultrasharp lcds, so its the same quality, ie wide viewing angles, nice contrast, and bright