going from a 17" to 15.2" or 12.1" laptop display

**Ice** · 10-31-2005, 03:29 PM

I was thinking about it too. Get a smaller laptop if you know you don't need the big screen. The one I have is kinda heavy to cart around all the time

**Indeed** · 10-31-2005, 03:29 PM

The Vaio is very nice for travelling. In my opinion a 17" screen is good if you work at home or if you know you are going to stay at some place for a while. But for travelling, a 10" screen is very handy.

**Sosa** · 10-31-2005, 03:31 PM

I like my 17" one and don't think I could go smaller.

**Pipecrew** · 10-31-2005, 03:35 PM

I had 17" on my alienware and then went to a widescreen 15.4 or whatever, drove me crazy forever, but now i cant go back to 17" unless its widescreen, i am widescreen for life now.

**sumphatpimp** · 10-31-2005, 03:35 PM

For me the question would be can my eyes handle it?
I have a 19 inch desktop and a 17 laptop.
I wear coke bottle thick glasses as it is.
I looked at the 15 inch notebooks in the store and I just couldn't read the screen.
I know what you mean about the weight, a 17 inch is pretty freaking heavy to lug around and its got to hurt when you fly.
if your eyes can handle it i would say go for it.

**SGS** · 10-31-2005, 03:37 PM

Love my Vaio 13.3. Perfect size for travelling.

**quiet** · 10-31-2005, 04:03 PM

i'm leaning towards a 15 inch widescreen display. smaller and lighter, but not such a huge jump down.

**Pornwolf** · 10-31-2005, 04:10 PM

My usual computer is a 15.4" Compaq but I have a 13" Compaq for traveling.

The screen is good but the AMD 64bit low power laptop processors are shit. The screen size is perfect though. I wouldn't go smaller though.

**WiredGuy** · 10-31-2005, 04:13 PM

I made the drop from a 17" to 15" and that was bearable. I don't know if I could do the 12" though, that would probably kill me.
WG

**MikeVega** · 10-31-2005, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Indeed

The Vaio is very nice for travelling. In my opinion a 17" screen is good if you work at home or if you know you are going to stay at some place for a while. But for travelling, a 10" screen is very handy.

i just went to a 13.5 inch Vaio and it's great ... it was a bit weird at first but the screen is very clear and the laptop is small and great for travel .. I've been using it full time at home ( still redoing the home office) ... and at the office i have dual 17's .. so it's a big change ....

**Kanon** · 10-31-2005, 05:41 PM

Smaller Vaios are great because Sony has some of the best looking LCDs in the market.

**MrIzzz** · 10-31-2005, 05:44 PM

i picked up the dell inspiron 6000 15.4 inch a week ago and i love it. its not too heavy and the screen is awesome

**Peaches** · 10-31-2005, 05:46 PM

I couldn't go any smaller. And are you really saving THAT much space/weight?

**Pornwolf** · 10-31-2005, 06:05 PM

Definitely. Weight is magnified when you are running late for a flight and speeding through an airport. Especially if you do it often.

Size and ease of security screening also go hand in hand.

**potter** · 10-31-2005, 06:09 PM

I have a 12'' powerbook which I use strickly for travel. Doesn't bother me at all, I love the thing.

**Peaches** · 10-31-2005, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Pornwolf

Definitely. Weight is magnified when you are running late for a flight and speeding through an airport. Especially if you do it often.

Size and ease of security screening also go hand in hand.

I'm a chick - I carry so much other stuff in the backpack my laptop is in I don't think I could tell the difference, lol!

**Morgan** · 10-31-2005, 06:10 PM

i just leave my 24" screens behind while vacationing....

nice to get away sometimes.

**Pornwolf** · 10-31-2005, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by Peaches

I'm a chick - I carry so much other stuff in the backpack my laptop is in I don't think I could tell the difference, lol!

Bwahahaha, ya got a point Peaches. I always wonder what the hell do you girls carry in those bags that's so damn heavy... and why did you need to bring it with you for a 2 hour errand!?!?!

**subVERSION** · 10-31-2005, 07:02 PM

Do it dood. You'll love it. I went from 17 to 14 and it was so worth it. I travel ALLLL the time. When it comes down to it.. light, portable, and functional is all I care about now.

**abadfish** · 10-31-2005, 07:16 PM

I've had a 17" powerbook for about 2 years now and although I love the large screen this thing is too big... and it couldn't be any smaller then it is without a smaller screen... Apple made a pretty slim machine. It's a bit much when in a coach seat on a plane or anywhere on the go really. I think i will wait to go to a 15" when I can get a desktop to go with it.

**quiet** · 11-01-2005, 10:49 AM

yeah i have a 17" powerbook as well. think i'll order a 15" today.

**gangbangjoe** · 11-01-2005, 10:50 AM

get a 15.4 widescreen screen

got one and i love it

awesome quality

**pornpf69** · 11-01-2005, 10:50 AM

laptops should be as small as possible...as that is what they are for...

**SleazyDream** · 11-01-2005, 10:51 AM

for short term travel work yes i can downsize.

for day to day real work - fuck no - I want BIGGER.

**Libertine** · 11-01-2005, 10:54 AM

I have a 12" iBook, and the screen size is no problem.

**Theo** · 11-01-2005, 10:58 AM

15.2 for traveling is fine.

**emthree** · 11-01-2005, 11:58 AM

17" is not that bad.
The little extra hassle is worth it imo.

**chowda** · 11-01-2005, 12:04 PM

yeah 12inch laptops will make u squint just a bit more.

**KRL** · 11-01-2005, 12:06 PM

I just got the Toshiba M55-S329 and its nice and light for travel and the display is gorgeous.

**Viper2K1** · 11-01-2005, 01:13 PM

i have a 14.something" screen on my laptop, i'm liking it alot
wouldn't want anything else but 14" or 15"
unless you want to replace your desktop with a notebook ... hehe

12.1 is getting tiny

going from a 17" to 15.2" or 12.1" laptop display

going from a 17" to 15.2" or 12.1" laptop display

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