Laptop with WUXGA
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My current laptop is nice, with the most valued feature being a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) screen, but it's a bit heavy to lug around on my bicyle, so I was having a look around for lighter alternatives. But WTE, there's close to nothing available, except the same old HP EliteBook 8740w I got now, except that it's now more expensive than 2 years ago (huh?). The MacBook Pro 17" would have been nice, but that model has been discontinued. Have all the manufacturers gone mad? We need to do something about this! I've been baffled for years there are no decent built to order companies around (like Dell, but then done right).
Wout
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My current laptop is nice, with the most valued feature being a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) screen, but it's a bit heavy to lug around on my bicyle, so I was having a look around for lighter alternatives. But WTE, there's close to nothing available, except the same old HP EliteBook 8740w I got now, except that it's now more expensive than 2 years ago (huh?). The MacBook Pro 17" would have been nice, but that model has been discontinued. Have all the manufacturers gone mad? We need to do something about this! I've been baffled for years there are no decent built to order companies around (like Dell, but then done right).
Wout
1080p is just just doable on a 15" when using 100% DPI setting. There should be a couple of options for this in the ultrabook market. People with the rMBP, tend to have to do the 200% setting, else it looks all jaggedy.
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My current laptop is nice, with the most valued feature being a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) screen, but it's a bit heavy to lug around on my bicyle, so I was having a look around for lighter alternatives. But WTE, there's close to nothing available, except the same old HP EliteBook 8740w I got now, except that it's now more expensive than 2 years ago (huh?). The MacBook Pro 17" would have been nice, but that model has been discontinued. Have all the manufacturers gone mad? We need to do something about this! I've been baffled for years there are no decent built to order companies around (like Dell, but then done right).
Wout
Wout, Sadly, you just cannot find WUXGA any longer. I just bit the bullet and replaced my trusty xps1530 with a new Dell Precision M4700. Only negative is that the best screen you can get is 1920 x 1080. And that is a 15" format. I'll miss my 120 extra lines of pixels. I already do. cg btw, the m4700 seems to be VERY well made, modular and can be have for a little more than $1,200USD. Don't buy upgrades from Dell. For another $375, I'm taking it up to 16GB RAM and a 480GB SSD. Weight isn't too bad.
Charlie Gilley You're going to tell me what I want to know, or I'm going to beat you to death in your own house. "Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783 “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
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Wout, Sadly, you just cannot find WUXGA any longer. I just bit the bullet and replaced my trusty xps1530 with a new Dell Precision M4700. Only negative is that the best screen you can get is 1920 x 1080. And that is a 15" format. I'll miss my 120 extra lines of pixels. I already do. cg btw, the m4700 seems to be VERY well made, modular and can be have for a little more than $1,200USD. Don't buy upgrades from Dell. For another $375, I'm taking it up to 16GB RAM and a 480GB SSD. Weight isn't too bad.
Charlie Gilley You're going to tell me what I want to know, or I'm going to beat you to death in your own house. "Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783 “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Screwing the customers on the optional stuff is so maddening, I never could get myself to go along with that and actually order a Dell. There seem to be separate screens available, so in theory you could replace the screen yourself. I'm now contemplating going that route, I just need to find the courage to disassemble a laptop. If it works that'd be very satisfying though!
Wout
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Screwing the customers on the optional stuff is so maddening, I never could get myself to go along with that and actually order a Dell. There seem to be separate screens available, so in theory you could replace the screen yourself. I'm now contemplating going that route, I just need to find the courage to disassemble a laptop. If it works that'd be very satisfying though!
Wout
Agreed, but then we could add a long list of industries that do it. Airlines come to mind :). But, you have a GREAT idea about replacing the screen. Assuming the mechanical aspect is a match, it should work.
Charlie Gilley You're going to tell me what I want to know, or I'm going to beat you to death in your own house. "Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783 “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759