Dell Laptops

[shamus21]

I see on dells website that you can get a lappy with a wide screen 15.4 that has a resolution up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA) is that right i have not seen 19" tft go higher then 1600x1200.

Inspirion range model 8600c

[Jonny M]

Makes sense, laptop TFTs are always a higher res than their desktop counterparts, but lack the response times or viewing angles which the desktop models enjoy.

[Bindibadgi]

That's the output from the rear vga isnt it. Ive got an 8600 (non-c) w/ 9600 pro gfx and a 15.4" screen and its top is 1280x800 pixels. Does gfx card make a diff or is it just down to screen size?

[nichomach]

No, 1920x1200 is the resolution of the built-in display - it's as it says; WUXGA - see http://www.free-definition.com/Compu...-standard.html

When you got yours, you selected Wide XGA, not Wide Ultra XGA

[Bindibadgi]

Ooo..k

Dunno, new to me, but on a 15.4" screen everything will look weeeeeeeeeeny.

[nichomach]

Actually, it's very workable with and extremely good in things like CAD applications; we also have guys who use similar resolutions with big (I mena BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG) project plans.

[shamus21]

The only problem that i can see is that if you want to switch down to a lower Res the TFT screen will not be able to give such a good pic and the other problem is the chassis size you will have to get a larger case / bag .

[nichomach]

The only problem that i can see is that if you want to switch down to a lower Res the TFT screen will not be able to give such a good pic and the other problem is the chassis size you will have to get a larger case / bag .

That's true to a certain extent, but switching the res is a poor way to deal with things anyway; much better to scale the fonts to a size that you want in display props and use large icons if desired. The chassis size is pretty much a given with a widescreen laptop, although they're not completely unmanageable; it can be a problem if portability's a key requirement, but a couple of our guys use similar sized machines and they're OK with them. The majority though use smaller form factors (like the Latitude D600s).

[paradidle]

I have the dell 8600 1200x800, and its brilliant, no matter which way u look at it(to some extent) there is no distortion. Great for watching dvd's. It has handled every game Ive thrown at it including far cry with med. settings no aa/af and it gives a constant 30+ fps.

[Jonny M]

My Acer does 1400x1050, great screen, very sharp.

Makes my CRT look a mess, need to sort that out now.

[shamus21]

I have the dell 8600 1200x800, and its brilliant, no matter which way u look at it(to some extent) there is no distortion. Great for watching dvd's. It has handled every game Ive thrown at it including far cry with med. settings no aa/af and it gives a constant 30+ fps.

Hi paradidle
What Type of graphics do have in the box, also what do you think to the case some reports possible warping if left in the car boot on hot days and do Dell do a good job on putting it together. Thanks

[adamzetec]

I have the WXGA+ on my Inspiron 8600 (for sale shortly) im not sure I would a higher resolution than that. I have heard people complain icons and text appear far too small

[paradidle]

Hi paradidle
What Type of graphics do have in the box, also what do you think to the case some reports possible warping if left in the car boot on hot days and do Dell do a good job on putting it together. Thanks

I have the M10 (9600 pro turbo 128mb) with the 1.7m, 512 ram (2700) and 60 gig HD. The only problem I had with my laptop was that I recieved it with a faulty cd/dvd rom. So within 5 days they had picked it up, fixed it and had it delivered back. I gave them 10/10 for customer service.

I have no problems with the screen. It ws the 1200x800. And one would be stupid if they left it in a car boot on a hot day

Its one of the quickest machines I have seen that boots up to windows. I think its 14 seconds and the windows screen appears! lol

Appart from the faulty cd rom, delll have done a great job putting it together. Its pretty thin and light for whats in the thing. Not to mention one of the fastest gaming portables on the market. (I think) unless ur willing to spend £1500+ for a XPS.

I managed to stick the Omega drivers into it along with the displays from Dell's official drivers. I overclocked it slightly to get these scores:

3080 - 3dmark03
9808 - 3dmark01

[shamus21]

I have the M10 (9600 pro turbo 128mb) with the 1.7m, 512 ram (2700) and 60 gig HD. The only problem I had with my laptop was that I recieved it with a faulty cd/dvd rom. So within 5 days they had picked it up, fixed it and had it delivered back. I gave them 10/10 for customer service.

I have no problems with the screen. It ws the 1200x800. And one would be stupid if they left it in a car boot on a hot day

Its one of the quickest machines I have seen that boots up to windows. I think its 14 seconds and the windows screen appears! lol

Appart from the faulty cd rom, delll have done a great job putting it together. Its pretty thin and light for whats in the thing. Not to mention one of the fastest gaming portables on the market. (I think) unless ur willing to spend £1500+ for a XPS.

I managed to stick the Omega drivers into it along with the displays from Dell's official drivers. I overclocked it slightly to get these scores:

3080 - 3dmark03
9808 - 3dmark01

Thanks for the info paraididle. (The Car boot is sometimes the only safe place for a lappy.)

[paradidle]

np's