Area 51m 15.4" or 16" lcd ... I read a review that got the 15.4" screen and they said if you watch a standard screen move there will be black bar ...

cgpd7507 · 11-13-2003, 07:23 AM

I am currently in phase one of buying an Alienware 51m laptop. I am currently configured for the 15.4" lcd. I've noticed that most of you guys are purchasing the 16" lcd. Besides real estate, is the 16" lcd better for picture quality? Also how does the computer sound with only two speakers on the 16" as opposed to the 15.4" with the four speaker set-up. Your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

notebook_gamer · 11-13-2003, 07:26 AM

My advice to you is to look at pictures and make a judgement for yourself. I once wanted the widescreen thinking it would be new and different, but once I saw how awkward and wasted space was on the lappie I had to go with the 16.1". With the 16.1" you are maximizing your real estate...hope this helped...

BTW...speakers-how good can laptop speakers be? Obviously, 4 is better than 2 but how much of a factor is that to you? For me, I have an external setup so I didn't care...

Craig · 11-13-2003, 07:26 AM

I also began my order with the 15.4, until I found out that the 16.1" screen is exactly the same width and has more vertical room. I've not heard either system's sound (order still pending) but I've heard they both have excellent sound.

-Craig

Mechanic · 11-13-2003, 07:34 AM

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My advice to you is to look at pictures and make a judgement for yourself. I once wanted the widescreen thinking it would be new and different, but once I saw how awkward and wasted space was on the lappie I had to go with the 16.1". With the 16.1" you are maximizing your real estate...hope this helped...

Same thing as me once I saw the 15.4'' I put in the extra money to get the 16.1". Almost all laptops speakers are bad. So the more speakers in a laptop the worse the sound.

Just hit phase 13. WOOT!

JLai · 11-13-2003, 07:47 AM

Don't forget the 15.4" is SXGA while the 16.1" is a UXGA. You probably won't notice a difference...But still 1.9 million pixels Vs 1.3 million pixels.

rfaster · 11-14-2003, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JLai

Don't forget the 15.4" is SXGA while the 16.1" is a UXGA. You probably won't notice a difference...But still 1.9 million pixels Vs 1.3 million pixels.

Would be interested to know if the 15 suffers from the same "Washout" issue the 16 does.

toolb0x · 11-14-2003, 02:47 PM

i have heard that gaming is much much better on the 16.1 and same with watching dvd's i guess you can get sit around the thing and still see it i mean like have 4 guys watching it very close but some people towards the side if that makes sense... wehere as sxga u can't do that its to dark or whatever

Mechanic · 11-14-2003, 03:38 PM

I read a review that got the 15.4" screen and they said if you watch a standard screen move there will be black bars on the sides of the screen.

11-13-2003, 07:23 AM	#1
cgpd7507 Adios! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 366 Credits: 0	Area 51m 15.4" or 16" lcd I am currently in phase one of buying an Alienware 51m laptop. I am currently configured for the 15.4" lcd. I've noticed that most of you guys are purchasing the 16" lcd. Besides real estate, is the 16" lcd better for picture quality? Also how does the computer sound with only two speakers on the 16" as opposed to the 15.4" with the four speaker set-up. Your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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notebook_gamer ----Medical Resident---- Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: CA Posts: 839 Credits: -16	My advice to you is to look at pictures and make a judgement for yourself. I once wanted the widescreen thinking it would be new and different, but once I saw how awkward and wasted space was on the lappie I had to go with the 16.1". With the 16.1" you are maximizing your real estate...hope this helped... BTW...speakers-how good can laptop speakers be? Obviously, 4 is better than 2 but how much of a factor is that to you? For me, I have an external setup so I didn't care... __________________ XPS M1710 2GHZ Core Duo, 7900GTX 512mb, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200rpm, Intel 3945, 350 BT & everything else possible! XBOX 360...since launch... Nintendo Wii...since launch... Playstation 3...since launch... Samsung 52" 850 LCD 1080P HDTV XBOX Xenium Mod Sony PSP iPhone 3G 16gb Inspiron 700m, PM 1.6, 1.256GB PC2700 RAM, 60GB 7200rpm 7k60, 8X DVD+/- RW DL, Intel 2200 B/G

11-13-2003, 07:47 AM	#5
JLai Djinn Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 3 Credits: -149	Don't forget the 15.4" is SXGA while the 16.1" is a UXGA. You probably won't notice a difference...But still 1.9 million pixels Vs 1.3 million pixels. __________________ Alienware Area-51m2- Saucer Silver // 16.1" UltraXGA // 3.0 GHz HT P4 800 FSB // 512 MB DDR PC3200 // ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Module with 128MB DDR // 60GB 7200RPM 8MB Buffer HDD // 24x10x24 CD-RW - 8X DVD Combo // Wireless 802.11 a/b/g

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toolb0x /life OMG 6 DIGI!? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 468 Credits: 619	i have heard that gaming is much much better on the 16.1 and same with watching dvd's i guess you can get sit around the thing and still see it i mean like have 4 guys watching it very close but some people towards the side if that makes sense... wehere as sxga u can't do that its to dark or whatever __________________ //custom rig: C2D e8400 . Evga 750i . Evga 260gtx 896 Supercharged . Thermaltake Toughpower 600W . 8GB G.Skill DDR2-1066 . WD Raptor 300gb // //laptop: i want the new m15x // //look me up on steam mattbauer@smnw.com // prefire[6dig!?]

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11-13-2003, 07:26 AM	#3
Craig Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,083 Reviews: 1 Credits: 1,914	I also began my order with the 15.4, until I found out that the 16.1" screen is exactly the same width and has more vertical room. I've not heard either system's sound (order still pending) but I've heard they both have excellent sound. -Craig

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