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    So the screen...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by fyro11, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. fyro11

    fyro11 Notebook Consultant

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    Is it reflective or matte? Would particularly appreciate opinions from ex-M11x owners since I have one of these, and it's the bane of my existence. Others are welcome to chime in.

    Thanks
     
    fyro11, Jun 3, 2011
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  2. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't reveived my m14x atm but I can say that the screen is reflective. The screen is really nice from all reviews I read.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 3, 2011
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    See, the Dell website still says the lower res screen has anti glare while the higher res one not, and I can't find any proper confirmation of the fact either way.
     
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  4. erephus

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    I have the 900p screen. And compared to the M11x I had, one year ago so memory might be slightly off, the two screens is the same concering reflectivness.
     
    erephus, Jun 3, 2011
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  5. Conspiracy

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    The 900p screen is reflective as hell, I can't say anything about the lower res screen.

    I hate it. Why anyone would want a reflective screen on their laptop, I'll never know. If I had a choice I'd pick a matte finish, but alas, no choice, so it's glossy.
     
    Conspiracy, Jun 3, 2011
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  6. FlipBack

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    It is one of the most reflective screens you will ever see.
     
    FlipBack, Jun 3, 2011
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    I have to lower res screen, and I'm outside right now and its glossy as all hell, I actually have it angled down slightly to get at least some viewing ability
     
    Infin1ty, Jun 3, 2011
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  8. FlipBack

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  9. Conspiracy

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    tbh i don't think its that reflective.. i have 900p screen

    My old laptop had a screen twice as reflective as this so i am happy
     
    Paddon, Jun 3, 2011
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    I have the 900p and it's reflective, but to me it's fine. This machine is going to remain indoors hooked up to my 32" HDTV anyway, so I can definitely deal with it. :p

    My M11X on the other hand... ;)
     
    mb67, Jun 3, 2011
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  12. Conspiracy

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    Twice? Was it a mirror with video built in?
     
    Conspiracy, Jun 3, 2011
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  13. FlipBack

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    That's what I was gonna say lol
     
    FlipBack, Jun 3, 2011
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  14. fred2028

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    It's a reflective screen for the 720p and 900p versions.
     
    fred2028, Jun 3, 2011
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  15. jeremyshaw

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    You're not a poor sod known as the m11x owner. The outer layer is glossy. The panel underneath is glossy, too!!

    At least the m17x uses a matte panel under the glossy outer cover. I dunno about the m14x.
     
    jeremyshaw, Jun 3, 2011
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  16. SaosinEngaged

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    Screen opinions are 100% subjective.

    What isn't, however, is that technically speaking the 900p is a low quality screen. 42% gamut coverage?

    Ew.

    For me, that's the only disappointing thing about the entire laptop.
     
    SaosinEngaged, Jun 4, 2011
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    The screen is not reflective, the plastic panel is what's reflective.
     
    Jasilv21, Jun 5, 2011
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