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    AW 13 - QHD vs QHD+

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by rabobank89, May 20, 2015.

  1. rabobank89

    rabobank89 Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I already have a AW 13 with the QHD 2560x1440 Touch Display and I really like it. I just noticed they are now using a QHD+ 3800x1800 Touch Display.

    How much better the the newer display other then the higher res? Is it worth selling my currently AW and upgrade to the newer QHD+ ?
     
    rabobank89, May 20, 2015
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  2. QUICKSORT

    QUICKSORT Notebook Evangelist

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    You can alwyas try calling your dell support, and ask them for a replacement screen. And since they are getting back a functional QHD screen of yours, it can still be used by them for a refurbished model. So you might perhaps ask for a discount
     
    QUICKSORT, May 21, 2015
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  3. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Do you need a higher resolution? The specs of the screen such as contrast wont be much different.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 21, 2015
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  4. FoHMike

    FoHMike Notebook Geek

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    I'm not seeing an option on dell's website for anything over 1080p right now...? Where'd it go? ><
     
    FoHMike, May 21, 2015
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    They can change their options as availability of parts change, try again later.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 22, 2015
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That's not something we normally do. If the OP wants to do the upgrade he'll likely need to order a whole new assembly.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 22, 2015
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    All this said, do you have an idea of when the QHD+ panel will be available through Dell? As it stands, third-party resellers like Newegg and Microsoft store have them but with a GTX 860m.
     
    Game7a1, May 22, 2015
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  8. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    No idea as of now. I'll ask the sales team internally and try to retrieve that info ASAP.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 22, 2015
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