Hi......

I have a Dell laptop with a 15 inch screen that has the wuxga which is a 1920x1200 resolution.....

I bought it so that I could have 4 tables and no overlap. The problem with it set at 1600x1200 or 1920x1200 on my 15+ inch laptop screen is that it really is just so small.

I have perfect vision, but with it set at either of those resolutions on the 15+ inch screen it is really tough to see without having eyestrain after a few hours and it makes it tough to play long sessions.

However, I found it to be a big difference when you have at least the 1600x1200 resolution to 4 table. I use to have overlap on my other laptop. After playing 4 tables with no overlap I found that I needed a bigger screen with that resolution since it is a night and day difference to have 4 tables open with no overlap compared to 4 tables with overlap.

So, I kept my laptop, but I went out and purchased a new Dell Dimension 9100 desktop and (2) Dell 2001fp 20 inch monitors so that I could 8 table with no overlap.

Let me say it is the BEST decision I ever made when it came to playing poker online. I love the screen size and playing with no overlap. My eyes appreciate it since its makes a world of difference. My eyes feel normal again after straining to see the 1600x1200 and 1920x1200 resolution on my 15+ inch laptop.

If you can afford to do it and can use a desktop for poker, the 20 inch or bigger screens are the way to go. The money is worth it just for the relief your eyes will feel.

It sounds like you already have the desktop and 2001fp, so if you just want to know if the 15 inch or 17 inch laptop screen will be big enough when the resolution is set at 1600x1200, I would doubt it. I have used my friends 17 inch laptop and it was just ok. It was definitely an improvement over my 15+ inch laptop, but it is hard for your eyes to adjust after you have been on a 20 inch monitor.

That being said, I still use my laptop when I am on my deck enjoying the nighttime breeze, but I usually just keep the regualr resolution, which is around 1200x800? and the tables overlap. I find it to much eyestrain to have my laptop set at 1600x1200 or 1920x1200 and so I just deal with the tables overlapping while I play outdoors.

I didnt mean to ramble, but I hope I helped in some way.

Best of luck,

Lisa