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Posted by DUH on May 18, 2005, 5:30 pm
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> G wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Buying a laptop which will be used downstairs in my house, has to have
> > EXCELLENT multimedia functionality (Want MS Media Player 2005), and
> > basically be a powerhouse. I really like the lookof the Qosmio
> > G20-105 - and am ready to stick the £2K down tonight...
> >
> > The resolution?
> > 1440 x 900 (I believe they call it WXGA or WXGA+)
> >
> > Is this a good resolution for such an expensive laptop with 17"
> > screen? I know different aspect, but is it comparable in icon size
> > etc to 1024 x 768, or 1280 x 1024 and so on...
> >
> > Would you recommend a 17" laptop which has a crazy resolution such as
> > 1900 x 1200? (I imagine the text must be ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to read)...
> >
> > Let me know your thoughts, specifically on screen res. Battery life
> > etc etc not important to me, the unit will not be moved (will not be
> > portable).
> > G.
>
> I do not know if it was simply humor, but there is a report that Dell is
> introducing a 19inch laptop. I have not yet check the Dell site.
>
> Frankly, I would never purchase a notebook computer for exellent media
> capabilities, especially at the price of the Qosmio. I think you can do
> far better with a small form factor media box, a media center box, or a
> desktop. The latter will have upgrade/improvement paths that a laptop
> will never have at about the same general price you will pay for the
> Qosmio. Just what the heck is a "Qosmio", anyway?
>
> Screen legibility is greatly improved at high resolution with the new
> bright, high constast LCDs. Nevertheless, screens, like keyboards, are
> very personal and one person's opinion is simply that. Only you can be
> the judge of what works for you.
>
> IMO, YMMV.
>
> Q
>
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