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Is sxga+ really that much better than xga?
more specifically, going from 14.1 xga to 14.1 sxga.
I mean is there really any dif aside from the resolution???

If you want to view side-by-side documents, yes SXGA+ is far superior to XGA. This is all a matter of personal preference... you will need to see an SXGA+ display for yourself to make the determination.

so even at the same resolution its a crisper more vivid picture?

K. Eng wrote:If you want to view side-by-side documents, yes SXGA+ is far superior to XGA. This is all a matter of personal preference... you will need to see an SXGA+ display for yourself to make the determination.

Huh? The difference between XGA and SXGA+ IS resolution.

No. If you run a high resolution LCD (SXGA+ is 1400x1050) at a lower resolution like XGA (1024x768) there will be some distortion because the panel will have to do some interpolation.

If both panels are running at their native resolution, they will both be crisp and vivid. If you run a panel at lower than native resolution, there will be distortion.

Whenever possible, you should always run a panel at its native resolution.

thinkpadz wrote:so even at the same resolution its a crisper more vivid picture?

xga to sxga... is it really that much better?

Yes

-kaplanfx

SXGA is way better unless you really need extra battery life or have bad eyesight, in which case stick the the XGA.

I thought I might not like the SXGA+ resolution because things would be too small, but the beautifully sharp LCD eliminated all those concerns.

It depends on the condition of your eyes. If you prefer large font, and don't care much about screen estate, XGA is better for you. Go to a store and see which one suits you better.