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    Is the RGB screen on the R2 really that much better than on the R3/R4?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by imglidinhere, Aug 22, 2012.

  1. imglidinhere

    imglidinhere Notebook Deity

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    This is a question I've been meaning to ask. I can see the difference between the RGB and my old Qosmio but... it's not THAT bad is it? I mean, the screen on my Qosmio wasn't 1080p so... that didn't count... however it still looked like crap by comparison.

    That'd be the only thing that keeps me from going to a new Alienware. >.<
     
    imglidinhere, Aug 22, 2012
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  2. Jubei Kibagami

    Jubei Kibagami Notebook Consultant

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    Hell Yes Sir :)
     
    Jubei Kibagami, Aug 23, 2012
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    rsgeiger Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha! Im with Jubei! RGB forever! :D

    Honestly, I don't know if you would be able to tell the difference after a day of using the R4. If i find a link with the screens side by side I will post it here.

    EDIT: All I could find was this 18x vs 17x compairison ( link)

    He uses different wallpapers, so it makes the comparison difficult, but even on a poor youtube video I can see the RGB is brighter and has more color saturation. I also think that the RGB "bleeds" a bit more. The normal LED on the 18x is very readable.

    So, until you can get someone to give you a hi res snapshot, you will have to take your pick.
     
    rsgeiger, Aug 23, 2012
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