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post #41 of 55
7/18/04 at 9:45pm
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Are those the max resolutions, native resolutions, or both?
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post #42 of 55
7/18/04 at 11:13pm
Both.
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post #43 of 55
7/18/04 at 11:33pm
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Ahh.. thank you.

I cut out a piece of cardboard that (I think) is the size and shape of the screen. I think I'll go with the sxga. I can't imagine needing uxga resolution on a screen that size.

Another question. Is "15.4 inches" viewable, the actual size of the screen) or the size of the whole panel (with bezel)
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post #44 of 55
7/19/04 at 6:14am
15.4" viewable, unlike CRT's where this is not the case, LCD's reported screen size is their actual size. And for futher confirmation of what LCD you want it may help you to browse the Inspiron XPS/9100 FAQ particularly part 2.(iii) which has pictures of each and side-by-sides of the WUXGA vs WSXGA.

Cheers,
stu
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post #45 of 55
7/19/04 at 8:42am
Quote:
Originally Posted by gmnstrunr37
(Originally posted by Stu, page 1 of this thread)

He answers things best...

Thanks.......I must have a short memory because I remember reading that now.

John
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post #46 of 55
7/19/04 at 11:21am
It's okay. I forget everything... and I'm not even out of college yet. *scary*
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post #47 of 55
7/19/04 at 11:30am
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Thank you everyone for the help!!! I really appreciate it!!!

I ordered my Dell today, to take advantage of the 20% off coupon I found on the internet. For all who are interested, the specs are below.

-Intel® Pentium®M Processor 725 (1.6A GHz),15.4in WSXGA+
-512MB DDR SDRAM 1 Dimm
-128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY® RADEON™ 9600 PROTURBO
-60GB Hard Drive at 7200RPM
-Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
-24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
-Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mb)

PRICE: $2003.00
SHIPPING: $49.00
SUBTOTAL: $2052

COUPONS:
-$400.60 (20% Off)
-$49.00 (Free Shipping)

GRAND TOTAL: $1,602.40

There is also a $100 mail in rebate offered, but I don't know if it will be valid since I used the 20% off coupon. If anyone knows it is still valid, please clue me in.

I'm very happy with this purchase. I feel that I'm getting a great computer for $1,600. I benefited a lot from everyone's advice. Thanks!!
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post #48 of 55
7/19/04 at 11:36am
That is a TREMENDOUS order... at an absolutely great price. I wish I had found the 20% coupons rather than going through Education.

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post #49 of 55
7/19/04 at 12:11pm
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your's looks very similar, with the exception of the extra ram. how do you like it? what kind of games are you able to play with that vid card? that's what I'm most nervous about,.. that card wasn't cheap,.. I hope it performs well...
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post #50 of 55
7/19/04 at 1:53pm
FarCry plays pretty well with the 9600PT, so don't worry. I run at 1280x800 with all settings on high.
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post #51 of 55
7/19/04 at 2:45pm
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Cool! If it can run that, it'll probably run most of the games I play. I might get UT2k4 though. I wonder how it will handle that.
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post #52 of 55
7/19/04 at 2:54pm
It should run it pretty well. If I remember correctly, I saw some stats where the Dothan processors beat both Intel's and AMD's top desktop processors on UT2K4. I'll try to find it.
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post #53 of 55
7/19/04 at 3:14pm
http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_cont...id=gmso&page=6

My bad. It doesn't beat them, it just holds its own with almost identical scores.
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post #54 of 55
7/19/04 at 5:08pm
OMG.

I wish I could get those rebates and stuff down here in NZ. I ordered my i600m for about that price (converted into US$).
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post #55 of 55
7/19/04 at 10:15pm
Yeah, our prices are a little unbalanced in Aus and NZ MadPig, a shame
But as you may have seen, the coupon system is taking off here so hopefully we start seeing some worthwhile coupons to use.
stu
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