Why is there LED, only in 17" High Res MBP?

[jjahshik32]

One of our Dell's has a 1920x1200 15.4" LCD display and even with my sharp eyes, that's mighty darn small text and icons.

I wouldnt mind a 1680x1050 on the 15" though.

 

[super98111]

Small energy efficiency boosts are great, and I definitely prefer anything environmentally friendly (it is really the heavy metals in the CCFL and not the energy efficiency that is accelerating the change), but... that business case is just silly. Even if you keep the notebook long past its generally-accepted usable life, I find it quite unlikely that you'll save $100 in energy costs before it dies.

At a power savings of about 1 watt (generous), and the average 2007 US power costs (10.6 cents / kWh), $100 = 943 kWh = 943,000 Wh. So, if you run your Macbook continuously, with the screen constantly on, for 107 years, you'll save your $100.

Of course, $100 is also an absurd cost estimate for an LED display assembly...

Keep in mind $100 for LED and High Rez

 

[RustyMac]

Me too! I'd kill to get a hires 15", that would be close to a perfect mix for a laptop for me. The 17" is just too big and heavy for many situations.

I don't understand why people say that the 17" is so big and heavy? It's dimensions are 1 x 15.4 x 10.4 inches and it weighs 6.8 lbs. This is smaller and lighter than some 15" laptops out there. Also, have you notice that when you are at a Mac store there are more people playing on the 17" than the 15". Just happened to notice that. I'm not bashing the 15", I just think that the 17" MBP is a great sized computer compare to all other 15" and 17" laptops out there. It all depends on personal preference. My 2 cents.

 

[bcaslis]

As you say it's a personal preference. There are those who would say the 15" is big. But I've had almost every model since the PowerBook 100. If it's uncomfortable on your lap then it's big by my metrics.

Just because it's not as bad as a PC laptop isn't an excuse.

 

[zoran]

If it's uncomfortable on your lap then it's big by my metrics.

Laptops shouldnt be used on our laps cause the heat produced is bad for our testicles, due to a known survey! So for me a 17" laptop isnt a problem of not beeing able to place it on my lap, i ll always have it on a desk, where ever i go (not interested in using it outdoors)!

 

[bcaslis]

Laptops shouldnt be used on our laps cause the heat produced is bad for our testicles, due to a known survey! So for me a 17" laptop isnt a problem of not beeing able to place it on my lap, i ll always have it on a desk, where ever i go (not interested in using it outdoors)!

laptop = lap + top

desktop = desk + top

 

[NKA]

One of our Dell's has a 1920x1200 15.4" LCD display and even with my sharp eyes, that's mighty darn small text and icons.

That's because they don't have Windows set up correctly, or they just like getting eye strain

 

[zoran]

laptop = lap + top

desktop = desk + top

No need in pointing that out, its rather obvious!
But my point is that the lap+top shouldn't be used as a ball+top... understand? Or might you be a woman and you don't give a damn on the subject, cause even so you should!