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Posted by Lou on June 3, 2007, 1:48 am
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>> I have been looking at 17" laptops (< $2000) for photos,
>> DVD
>> movies, GPS/map programs and some internet use. All the
>> laptops in the stores are the WXGA 1440 x 900 size, but
>> you
>> can order hp with WSXGA or Dell and Gateway with WUXGA
>> screens for only about $50-$100 more. So I have not been
>> able to see any of the higher resolution screens to
>> compare
>> myself.
>> The WSXGA and WUSGA seem like they would be a lot better
>> for
>> photos, but what are the cons? Does the text get too
>> small
>> for most users and/or is there a problem with response
>> time
>> for movies, viewing angle or contrast?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Lou
> Photos and movies?
> I never had problems with my 1920 x1200 pixel 17 inch
> screen....yes
> the text get smaller but there is an installed magnifier
> where you can
> just press the button( on top of the keyboard) if you want
> larger
> text.
> The viewing angle , contrast and response time were
> excellent. In
> conclusion the pictures were so sharp and oustanding and
> HD Quality
> BTW this particular unit is a Sony , I can't vouch for
> others...I had
> other notebooks ranging from 13.3-15 from other brands
> but I never
> bother about their picture quality as I use it for other
> common
> purposes.
>
I will use it mostly when on vacations traveling by car so
17" should be ok since it does not need to be carried much.
I do some hobby photography and bring DVD movies or recorded
TV shows to watch (spoiled by Tivo and commercial skip, plus
some places do not have much TV). Do a lot of hiking and
like to play with GPS and map software so bigger screen and
resolution should be a lot less scrolling.
The Sony looks nice but I think they cost a lot more than
the ones I am looking at. I searched the internet reviews a
bit and have seen only a few complaints of text too small
with 1920 x 1200 screens.
Thanks.
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