Widescreen laptops
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New member Username: Hamjones2Post Number: 5 Registered: Apr-06 | Without a picture, how do you tell if a laptop is widescreen or not from the given specs. (if it doesn't say widescreen) does it have to have a certain resolution or screen size to be widescreen? Cheers |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 2923 Registered: Apr-05 | It should be fairly obvious, the screen will be nearly two times as long as it is tall if it's a 16:9 or 16:10. |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 7683 Registered: Dec-03 | He wrote "without a picture" Gavin...usually, when a laptop is widescreen, they brag about the fact that it is a "widescreen", it is one of the selling points. If not they usually, don't mention the screen type. |
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New member Username: Hamjones2Post Number: 7 Registered: Apr-06 | Thanks, but whats the deal with the screen resolution, why do sellers brag about a ceartain resolution, I suppose widescreen laptops have a different or better resolution. Can you tell if this is widescreen: (15" XGA (1024 X 768) With Build In Webcam) Also what do you guys reckon about this laptop for $1400.00 AUS, also will it play graphically advanced games?: Product Specification Product Details Description With built-in video camera and microphone, the A3 Series provides video conferencing right out of the box. @ Screen Size 15" XGA (1024 X 768) With Build In Webcam @ Processor Pentium M740 (1.7 Ghz ) Dothan (2Mb L2 Cache - 533 Mhz FSB) @ Memory 512MB DDRII 533Mhz (2Gb Max) @ Chipset Intel 915 @ Graphics Controller Intel 915 Shared , 128MB VRAM @ Storage 60Gb 4200 RPM @ Optical Device DVD Dual Layer +/- ( DVD-R/RW: 4X/2X, DVD+R/RW: 4X/2.4X, CD-R/RW: 16X/10x, DVD: 8X, CD:24X ) @ Keyboard 19 mm full size 88 key with MS-Windows function keys @ Pointing Device Glide Pad with left and right mouse buttons @ Audio AC97 Full Duplex, 2 stereo speakers @ Comms 10/100 Lan Intel Pro 2200 Wireless 802.11G (54 Mb) 56K Modem IEEE 1394 port BLUETOOTH @ Power Output: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65W Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal @ Software Windows XP PRO Nero Burning Software 6.0 ASUSDVD XP Power Director V2.5 ME Medi@Show V2.0 SE @ Ports 1 x EPP/ECP Parallel port/D-sub 25-pin 1 x Headphone-out combo jack 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x Lin-in Jack 1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port 1 x Card Reader 1 x Type II PCMCIA Slot 1 x Type II PCMCIA Slot 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 1 X Serial Port @ Size 32.8 x 28.8 x 2.7-3.8cm (W x D x H) @ Weight 2.7 KG @ Warranty 2 Global warranty 1 year battery warranty |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 7711 Registered: Dec-03 | This is where Jexx comes in Why a laptop? Wouldn't a desktop work better for games? |
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New member Username: Hamjones2Post Number: 8 Registered: Apr-06 | Its an Asus by the way, Well theres a couple of reasons for the laptop, 1. power usage 2. Portability 3. ummm, i like the way the keys click??? haha |
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New member Username: Hamjones2Post Number: 9 Registered: Apr-06 | I'll be using it for: DVD watching/burning, lots of music, word processing, internet surfing, games. |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 2928 Registered: Apr-05 | Asus A3? It won't be good for gaming, really. It's just 128mb of shared memory (meaning it will use RAM from the computer when the video card doesn't have enough). That tends to make games laggy... In addition, I'm fairly sure that the screen is not a widescreen, unfortunately. |
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Platinum Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 11997 Registered: Jul-05 | bump |
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Silver Member Username: StefanomVienna, VA United States Post Number: 457 Registered: Apr-06 | ? |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 4847 Registered: Apr-05 | haha, why did you bump this, Chauncey? In retrospect, I have no idea why anyone would buy a laptop without seeing what it looks like first... |