07-08-2009 at 04:52 AM
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What screen size do you prefer/have for a laptop?
What screen size do you prefer/have for a laptop?
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07-08-2009 at 09:01 AM
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13" is good for me.
I don't know why people enjoy giant laptops, they end up as desktops with a lid because they're so heavy to carry.
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07-08-2009 at 09:04 AM
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12" or 13".
I definitely agree with jesus. I have a 15.4" Dell and it is literally a brick, so I hardly ever carry it anywhere unless I absolutely need to. Apparently some people like larger laptops because they have stronger processors, but seriously...it's supposed to be portable...why would you buy a 17" laptop -_-?? Just my opinion...
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07-08-2009 at 10:36 AM
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So I was at Thode yesterday, umm, those desktops scare me. They're like half the size of my body.
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07-08-2009 at 10:41 AM
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i enjoy my 13" macbook. when i use a 15" laptop its not like a notice a big difference, and the smaller size makes it more compact and easier to throw at people (or carry around) haha
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07-08-2009 at 10:51 AM
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It depends on what I'm using it for.
In-class/work/taking notes = Smaller screen size (but not ridiculously small like those Asus EeePCs or something). So it's portable and lightweight enough.
Gaming/etc. = Larger screen size
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12" or 13".
I definitely agree with jesus. I have a 15.4" Dell and it is literally a brick, so I hardly ever carry it anywhere unless I absolutely need to. Apparently some people like larger laptops because they have stronger processors, but seriously...it's supposed to be portable...why would you buy a 17" laptop -_-?? Just my opinion...
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Well, a 17" is still portable. First year I didn't want to bring my desktop + monitor + peripherals all the way to Mac (and in the limited bedroom sizes that is Bates).
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07-08-2009 at 10:52 AM
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I think anything over 15" becomes very akward.
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07-08-2009 at 12:03 PM
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I have a 15.4 Dell, and I like it. It's big enough to watch movies with friends, but small enough to carry around and have in class. 14" would probably be nice too though.
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07-08-2009 at 12:16 PM
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I also have a 15.4" Dell, I also watch movies with friends on my laptop and it's easy to carry around. I just weighed it and it was 6lbs.
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07-08-2009 at 12:23 PM
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Aw. Now I'm having second thoughts of if I want to bring my 42'' tv to Hamilton. . .
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Aw. Now I'm having second thoughts of if I want to bring my 42'' tv to Hamilton. . .
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That is going to be a pain to move in and out... Are you planning to buy cable for your room?
Or are you just going to use it for your Laptop Screen when you are in Res?
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07-08-2009 at 12:28 PM
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That is going to be a pain to move in and out... Are you planning to buy cable for your room?
Or are you just going to use it for your Laptop Screen when you are in Res?
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That the thing, this place (not res) does not have cable. I was going to use it for my laptop to connect to. Now it sounds like a complete waste, but its also a complete waste to leave it in Toronto.
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Quote:
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That the thing, this place (not res) does not have cable. I was going to use it for my laptop to connect to. Now it sounds like a complete waste, but its also a complete waste to leave it in Toronto.
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You can buy cable... COGECO is the provider. But I would look in the room for where the cable input thing is before you bring the TV. Sometimes it's behind furniture and sometimes you can't find it, but I'm pretty sure there should be one in every room.
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07-08-2009 at 12:34 PM
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so will the cable be free or will it be chargeable?if chargeable then any idea how much will they charge?
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07-08-2009 at 12:37 PM
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so will the cable be free or will it be chargeable?if chargeable then any idea how much will they charge?
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You have to buy cable. Visit http://www.cogeco.ca/cable/on/en/res...l/tv/main.html
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