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Re: Computer purchase help

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Originally Posted by Kingofl337 View Post
Screen Size in inches does not directly translate to resolution. I've seen 17" laptops with 1440x900 screens and I've seen 15" screens with 1680x1050. Pixels = Usable Desktop Space.
Another way to look at it is that Eric's new laptop has approximately the same pixel pitch as a 10" netbook with a 1024x600 resolution. Things will be displayed the same size on both, but there's more usable desktop space on Eric's laptop.