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    Alienware Model with HDMI IN

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by agent_mulder, Oct 10, 2015.

  1. agent_mulder

    agent_mulder Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    Want to know which Alienware model has HDMI IN. I have Alienware 17 2013. Thinking of upgrading but I do need HDMI IN as I use it all the time.

    Thanks
     
    agent_mulder, Oct 10, 2015
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  2. xMAXIMUSx

    xMAXIMUSx Notebook Consultant

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    The imaginary one, i tried to hook up to mine last night and realized, oh thats right they took that option out aswell
     
    xMAXIMUSx, Oct 10, 2015
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  3. Boondabar

    Boondabar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Funny thing is, its still listed as a feature on laptops that have never, and will never have it.

    I'm pretty certain that's the definition of false advertising; so not only are Alienware currently unable to ship what they publicize thanks to their inability to monitor stock levels, but they are actively engaging in fraudulent sales tactics. Great!
     
    Boondabar, Oct 11, 2015
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  4. T2050

    T2050 Notebook Deity

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    HDMI in is like a feature that only 1% of users might ever use, kind of like eSATA, reason why is isnt there anymore, cause 99% of people dont care
     
    T2050, Oct 11, 2015
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  5. Boondabar

    Boondabar Notebook Enthusiast

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    That as it may be, it doesn't change the fact that it is extremely shady practice to advertise components and features that are not in any way available, and haven't been for some time.

    Not to mention that, in the UK for instance, it is entirely illegal and should Trading Standards be alerted, would mean a very high penalty.
     
    Boondabar, Oct 12, 2015
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  6. T2050

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    Ask for compensation if you don't like it.
     
    T2050, Oct 12, 2015
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  7. Boondabar

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    Unfortunately, I wouldn't be the one asking for compensation because I don't own the product.

    I am simply pointing out the dubious nature of Alienware's incorrect advertising; a tactic they are repeating with their newest laptops here in the UK.
     
    Boondabar, Oct 12, 2015
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  8. deadsmiley

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    Hrmmm... I thought my M18x R2 had it. I will check when I get home.

    Ok, you are talking about new models. Never mind the crazy guy over here. o_O
     
    deadsmiley, Oct 12, 2015
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  9. Boondabar

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    Yeah, its all unnecessarily confusing. For some reason the new models are all listed as HDMI-Input capable, even though that feature disappeared before this product cycle began.

    Likely a badly done copy/ paste job from the former product pages that never got fact-checked, so they never removed the listing for the new models.

    Either way, it needs correcting.
     
    Boondabar, Oct 12, 2015
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  10. deadsmiley

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    I just looked and it does have an HDMI In on the right side.
     
    deadsmiley, Oct 12, 2015
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  11. Alienware-L_Porras

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    The newest model does not have it. The Alienware m18x R2 does.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 15, 2015
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  12. ssj92

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    Alienware M17x R3
    Alienware M17x R4
    Alienware 17 R1
    Alienware M18x
    Alienware M18xR2
    Alienware 18

    These are the only Alienware models as far as I know that have HDMI IN
     
    ssj92, Oct 17, 2015
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