Posts by Tall Guy

At random intervals my "Hitman: Blood Money" game minimizes and then goes back to full screen a few seconds later.(No other applications are running) My drivers are updated and I have the game patches. Eiodos (the...

Thanks Dellbert. My biggest concern is about potential screen problems from additional heat generated onto those ares of the screen.

First, let me start off by saying I've read a lot about the "spakle" issue on this forum. I don't notice it on my system and I think there's sufficient discussion on other threads so please, in your responses, let's not go over...

I*'m currently trying out two types of lap desks for my XPS GEN2- both recently picked up at a place called "The Container Store" for $15-$20 each. From what it sounds like the cheaper might work for you. It is basically a thin...

AgresticGuy, Thanks for confirming the available resolutions for me. I plan to order my GEN 2 tomorrow. To All, Thank you all very much for your comments and your help. You've made a huge difference. After I get my system in, I'll...

Maklar, Thanks for taking the time to reply. Your comments match what I thought - lower resolutions should be possible. I got worried when Dell told me something else, especially since I'm looking at spending $4K+ total for my...

UPDATE : I just got a hold of Dell specialized tech support for XPS GEN 2. Chris went to his lab guyand then informed me that the only resolution on the 17" WUXGA is 1920x1200 and it cannot be changed to some thing smaller. It's...

ethanweku, Thanks for the reply. My concern for lower resolutions with non-distorted apect ratios stems from my observation that while 1920x1200 looks great for some applications, it's sometimes just too small an image for my comfort...

Thank you all for your replys. GuruX, If I understand you correctly, the availability of non-native resolutions is totally dependent on NVIDIA, but since the video card is supposed to be tops, I could reasonably expect to have...

I'm looking for 17" screen laptop with a mobile chip. (For Solidworks-type design software, not gaming) The Dell XPS GEN 2 seems to fit the bill, but I've got some unanswered questions 1) Other than 1920x1200, what screen...