going from a 17" to 15.2" or 12.1" laptop display - GoFuckYourself.com

quiet · 10-31-2005, 05:26 PM

i love my 17 inch notebook, but i travel all of the time now, and saving the luggage space plus the decreased weight of a smaller notebook is very tempting. i'm just wondering if i can go back to a smaller display after several years on a 17 inch...

has anyone here slimmed down their laptop for travel?

Ice · 10-31-2005, 05:29 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, 05:29 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, 05:31 PM

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

Pipecrew · 10-31-2005, 05:35 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, 05:35 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, 05:37 PM

Love my Vaio 13.3. Perfect size for travelling.

quiet · 10-31-2005, 06:03 PM

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

Pornwolf · 10-31-2005, 06:10 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, 06:13 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, 06:18 PM

Quote:

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, 07:41 PM

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

MrIzzz · 10-31-2005, 07:44 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, 07:46 PM

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

Pornwolf · 10-31-2005, 08:05 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, 08:09 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, 08:10 PM

Quote:

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, 08:10 PM

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

nice to get away sometimes.

Pornwolf · 10-31-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

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, 09:02 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, 09:16 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, 12:49 PM

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

gangbangjoe · 11-01-2005, 12:50 PM

get a 15.4 widescreen screen

got one and i love it

awesome quality

pornpf69 · 11-01-2005, 12:50 PM

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

SleazyDream · 11-01-2005, 12:51 PM

for short term travel work yes i can downsize.

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

Libertine · 11-01-2005, 12:54 PM

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

Theo · 11-01-2005, 12:58 PM

15.2 for traveling is fine.

emthree · 11-01-2005, 01:58 PM

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

chowda · 11-01-2005, 02:04 PM

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

KRL · 11-01-2005, 02:06 PM

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

Viper2K1 · 11-01-2005, 03:13 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

10-31-2005, 05:26 PM	#1
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	going from a 17" to 15.2" or 12.1" laptop display i love my 17 inch notebook, but i travel all of the time now, and saving the luggage space plus the decreased weight of a smaller notebook is very tempting. i'm just wondering if i can go back to a smaller display after several years on a 17 inch... has anyone here slimmed down their laptop for travel? __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

10-31-2005, 05:29 PM	#2
Ice Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny California Posts: 26,053	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 __________________ icq 1904905

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10-31-2005, 06:03 PM	#8
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	i'm leaning towards a 15 inch widescreen display. smaller and lighter, but not such a huge jump down. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

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Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	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. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

10-31-2005, 05:29 PM	#3
Indeed Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,892	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.

10-31-2005, 05:31 PM	#4
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I like my 17" one and don't think I could go smaller.

10-31-2005, 05:35 PM	#5
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	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.

10-31-2005, 05:35 PM	#6
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	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.

10-31-2005, 06:13 PM	#10
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,482	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 __________________ I play with Google.

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Kanon Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 91	Smaller Vaios are great because Sony has some of the best looking LCDs in the market.

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10-31-2005, 07:46 PM	#14
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I couldn't go any smaller. And are you really saving THAT much space/weight?

10-31-2005, 08:05 PM	#15
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	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've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

10-31-2005, 08:09 PM	#16
potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	I have a 12'' powerbook which I use strickly for travel. Doesn't bother me at all, I love the thing. __________________

10-31-2005, 08:10 PM	#18
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subVERSION Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: on.themove Posts: 235	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. __________________ multi-dimensional traffic acquisition expert / marketing consultant / large volume traffic brokering [ email ] sean.at.thevideohunt.com [ icq ] 191.641.086

10-31-2005, 09:16 PM	#21
abadfish Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA Posts: 1,482	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. __________________ Reanna Mae

11-01-2005, 12:49 PM	#22
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	yeah i have a 17" powerbook as well. think i'll order a 15" today. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

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11-01-2005, 03:13 PM	#31
Viper2K1 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,006	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 __________________ Spank me Dude, where's my traffic?