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matthew.garman@×××××.com wrote: |
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> Which one are you looking at? I have the 2005FPW (the 20" |
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> widescreen). I got a great deal on it by watching hot-deals.org |
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> everyday until there was a sale and an Internet coupon. I upgraded |
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> from a 19" nonflat CRT. |
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The 2005FPW is the one I'm considering. Dell has 20% off til Jan 18. |
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Question: Does the screen have a matt finish or glossy. I dislike that |
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etched matt finish; I think it decreases the brightness and sharpness. |
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> I certainly don't regret buying it at all. I'd just recommend |
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> thinking through what kind of apps you regularly use, and how they'd |
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> be affected running at 1680x1050. For me, the main thing I wanted |
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> was the ability to run a terminal right next to Firefox without |
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> resorting to a tiny resolution. And now I have that :) |
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I have a LinuxCertified laptop with a 17" widescreen at 1680x1050. I |
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like it and haven't noticed any problems. |
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Sounds great! Thanks a lot. |
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Tony |
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Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary |
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Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. |
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-- Benjamin Franklin |
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