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    M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by [email protected], Jul 21, 2011.

  1. NateN34@gmail.com

    [email protected] Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    Well I recently purchased an R3 and am not really happy with it, mainly because the screen is poor quality. I am currently in the process of trying to return it because of defects too.

    My question is, does anyone know where to find a M17x R2 online? Preferably brand new with the amazing 1200p RGB screen.

    Thanks in advance,
    Nate
     
    [email protected], Jul 21, 2011
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  2. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    Cia24 Notebook Enthusiast

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  4. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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  5. Smooth_J

    Smooth_J Notebook Deity

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    +1

    I ordered a R2 a few months back and it was beat up some. So after taking pictures and showed this the rep, he offered an exchange. I waited and one was sent to me, and that too was scratched. So they did one more exchange and this time, not only it was red instead of black (didn't really mind), but the screen wasn't a RGB. I was so annoyed that I sent back everything and ordered the m18x.

    The m18x had a scratch on the top, and an exchange was offered. I took it, however I asked to extend the warranty. It was almost as much as the laptop itself so I was told to send it back and re-order it.

    Instead I ordered the m17x I ordered now in my sig...

    ...hopefully the end...
     
    Smooth_J, Jul 22, 2011
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  6. vekor07

    vekor07 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered a R2 recently as well, and went through 3 replacements before I got one in good shape. The refurb quality from the outlet is not good right now.

    Have you tried calibrating your monitor on the R3?
    there are a few threads on this forum about it. It dramatically improved the quality on mine.
     
    vekor07, Jul 22, 2011
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  7. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    OP you had the 900p screen right?
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 22, 2011
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  8. vekor07

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    Oh...if you have the 900p screen, there won't be any kind of tweaking that can get you anywhere near the RGB screens.

    The 900p's are really rough from what I have seen.
     
    vekor07, Jul 22, 2011
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  9. NateN34@gmail.com

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    Yep, VERY. I have a 16 inch 720p laptop and it look miles better than this.

    I am going to call later today to see if it is possible to send it in to get fixed for the dead pixels and also while they are at it pay for the upgrade for the 1080p screen.
     
    [email protected], Jul 22, 2011
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