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    AW 17 R2 vs R3

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by versusone, Apr 5, 2016.

  1. versusone

    versusone Notebook Enthusiast

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    I currently have a 17 R2. Is it worth upgrading to the R3? Is there any way to swap the 1080p with a 4K screen?
     
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    mertymen2010 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know the difference between the two laptops BUT I have the R3 and it came with the 1080p screen. I swapped it out for the 4k screen myself so that can be done :)
     
    mertymen2010, Apr 5, 2016
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That's possible. To upgrade, you'd need to sell your current one and get a new one :p
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 8, 2016
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