[kwlug-disc] on the lookout for a high-end 1600x900 display laptop

Khalid Baheyeldin kb at 2bits.com
Wed Jun 2 13:35:36 EDT 2010


On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:30 PM, Robert P. J. Day <rpjday at crashcourse.ca>wrote:

> On Wed, 2 Jun 2010, unsolicited wrote:
>
> > Are you sure you need the 1600x900 24x7? e.g. When you're out and
> > about?
> >
> > Does it make any sense / is it at all useful to only gain that
> > resolution on an external monitor when you're at your desk?
>
>   i'm constantly away from my desk so, yes, i'd really prefer high-res
> on the laptop.  i'm just not prepared to spend stupidly to get it.
>

The weight and bulk are indeed a problem. I have a 15.6" and it is hefty
taking to conferences and such. After shoulder problems from having it
on my shoulder for a few days, I heeded my brother's advice from years
earlier and got a roller case.

I don't think any 15" laptops have 1600x900 displays, so you are looking at
17" or even 18". Those are even heavier.

Take that into account if you lug the laptop around. Not fun.
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