Is there a difference in screen between 13 and 15?

[useref15]

I just purchased a 13 inch and have been using it for a few days. I am very happy with it, but my previous computer was a 15 inch (hp windows)

The lettering on my mac look a bit blurry. I was having a tough choice choosing between the 13 and the 15 inch when I was in the store, but decided to go with the 13. I'm thinking about bringing it back and exchanging it for the 15. Do you guys think its worth it? Is there a difference between the screens?

 

[Dark Void]

there difference between a 13'' screen and a 15'' screen is 2'' of screen...

 

[sou1 so1di3r]

there difference between a 13'' screen and a 15'' screen is 2'' of screen...

this all I can think of as well

 

[Prodo123]

Hi-res 15" is DEFINITELY worth it. Not only that, you get a quad-core processor, a dedicated GPU (albeit a weak one), bigger screen, etc.
You will see the difference right away.

Comparison chart:
13": 113.5 ppi
15": 110 ppi
15" Hi-res: 128.6 ppi

Clearly, the normal 15" will have a lower pixels per inch (therefore lower resolution) than a 13". BUT, if you go with the high resolution screen, all is better.

 

[biw999]

I'm thinking he means a difference in resolution guys...


Real creative though. Replying with 2" never even crossed my mind.

 

[useref15]

I'm thinking he means a difference in resolution guys...


Real creative though. Replying with 2" never even crossed my mind.

yes, I mean strictly resolution. No need for the smart comments about the 2 inches. I wouldn't be getting the high resolution one, just the standard 15 inch.

 

[Dark Void]

yes, I mean strictly resolution. No need for the smart comments about the 2 inches. I wouldn't be getting the high resolution one, just the standard 15 inch.

the resolution is higher on the larger screen.

 

[AppleDApp]

yes, I mean strictly resolution. No need for the smart comments about the 2 inches. I wouldn't be getting the high resolution one, just the standard 15 inch.

you do get a better GPU and a bigger display but I don't see what your concern is?

 

[useref15]

you do get a better GPU and a bigger display but I don't see what your concern is?

It just seems like the text on my 13 inch looks washed out or something. Not quite blurry, but not clear either. I really don't know how to explain it.

 

[Prodo123]

It just seems like the text on my 13 inch looks washed out or something. Not quite blurry, but not clear either. I really don't know how to explain it.

Comparison chart:
13": 113.5 ppi
15": 110 ppi
15" Hi-res: 128.6 ppi

There you go. You will only wee a benefit if you opt for a 15" Hi-res.
If it looks washed out, try calibrating it.

 

[OSMac]

Think its a combination of the lower resolution 13" Macbook Pro screen
and fonts being smoothed by OSX.

if you run Win 7 via bootcamp fonts appear sharper.

They also look better but smaller on the 13 Air with its higher resolution screen.