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1920x1080 vs. 1920x1200 - need tablet advice

SekcAli

I want a tablet that fits this bill:

- 1920x1080 resolution

- Windows 8/8.1 [either 32 or 64 bit] (not Windows RT, not iOS and not android - no exceptions)

- Neighbourhood of 10" or less (preferably 8" or so)

- I don't want to spend over $500 if possible, but I may change my mind if the device is good enough.

I was 99% positive I wanted the Microsoft Surface 2 tablet until I learned of the notorious Windows RT OS and its limitations.

I found the Lenovo Thinkpad 8 to fit the bill perfectly.... until I learned that it apparently has a 1920x1200 screen resolution.

First of all, I'm not positive whether or not it's 1920x1200, can someone please confirm this for me? Lenovo failed to provide specs on their website.

Secondly, among other miscellaneous reasons, I want this tablet to stream (and, in rare cases, download) shows (specifically episodes that are 1080p) and have the same viewing experience as I get on my 1920x1080 desktop monitor.

Bottom Line (TL;DR): How will watching a 1080p video on a 1920x1200 display differ from watching on a 1920x1080 display?

Thanks a lot in advance! Choosing the perfect tablet has me in grief.

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Bottom Line (TL;DR): How will watching a 1080p video on a 1920x1200 display differ from watching on a 1920x1080 display?

Thanks a lot in advance! Choosing the perfect tablet has me in grief.

You wont notice a difference. Dont let that be a deciding factor.

 

And right on the mainpage: 

Full HD (1920x1200) Display With IPS Technology

 http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/tablets/thinkpad/thinkpad-8/

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There wouldn't be a noticable difference between 1080p/1200p maybe black bars on some but just doubling some pixels for 1080p for like 99% (won't notice a difference) 

If you can wait... broadwell should bring some pretty nice tablets.

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the trick is choice first... a how many inches

 

then choice... if it will be 800p or 1080p or 1200p

 

and last... with OS you want (Android, Windows, iOS)

 

 

 


with all that in mind, buy the Nexus 7 1080p with Android (or something similar)  B)

 

also the old 10" tablets (from ASUS and Samsung) with 1280x800 works really great

 

 

 

(and also, i hear that a new Motorola Nexus 6 is there, and is an awesome 1440p)

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