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    AW15 R2 UHD models?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Darkhan, Jan 1, 2016.

  1. Darkhan

    Darkhan Notebook Deity

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    For those with an R2 UHD would you care to check the screen models?

    So far all I have seen is SHP1450 (sharp 1450)

    I have asked for a replacement one as light bleed and color even after purchasing a spyder5elite is not the best. The tech is suppose to come Monday but he told me its a SHP1450 so I am wondering if I should even bother with a swap?

    Thanks.
     
    Darkhan, Jan 1, 2016
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  2. wesg123

    wesg123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got mine two days ago, it has the SHP 1450 also. I am experiencing some top left corner light bleed and a really poor grainy look. Brightness is... okay. I have no way to measure the nitts.

    What did you end up doing?
     
    wesg123, Jan 7, 2016
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  3. Mr.Claw

    Mr.Claw Notebook Consultant

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    AFAIK there's only one version of the UHD screen on the 15 R2 and that's the one from Sharp (the latest IGZO panel).
     
    Mr.Claw, Jan 7, 2016
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    I had the same issue and ended up just sourcing a FHD model (dimmer panel, but clearer and more usable with no light bleed).

    Couldn't deal with the 1080p scaling for games either it was too fuzzy for me.
     
    nickbarbs, Jan 7, 2016
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