13.3'' or 15.5''

[nos_6888]

Title basically says it all. Which do you guys prefer? I'm leaning toward the 13.3'' but I don't know if that would be too small or not since I've never owned one before.

 

[radiowars]

15.6'' because it offers more room for the keyboard, better internals and allows for higher resolution screens. 13.3'' can be pretty small- go to a local Best Buy or Office Max (or any place with laptops) and compare. I actually prefer 17'' overall, but that kills portability.

 

[deadlockedworld]

Depends on your needs. Portability or performance? Also, what you are going to use it for, what kinds, etc.

 

[teh_gerbil]

13.3 here. Better battery, more portable, and usually crisper panel due to higher DPI.

 

[JKatwyopc]

Get a 15.6 inch or higher. The 13.3 inch display is rather small. I went from a 14 inch laptop to a 15.6 inch about a year and a half ago and I have never regretted it. I wish I could have afforded a 17" at that time because the extra screen space really makes it a lot easier to use the laptop. Also, as radiowars suggested, the 15.6 inch and larger laptops have room for a full size keyboard which makes using it much easier.

 

[Pyree]

15"

Pro:
Cheaper
More space for keyboard, cooling
Larger screen
More powerful hardware

Con:
More power hungry
Too large and heavy for some people

13"

Pro:
Compact and lighter
Longer battery life

Con:
Smaller screen
More expensive
Less performance
Hotter
No full keyboard

 

[jaguarskx]

What about a 14" laptop?

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