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    M17X Screen size

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Layer Cake, May 22, 2010.

  1. Layer Cake

    Layer Cake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Can any M17X owners confirm the screen length and height of the M17X in millimetres please? I want to order a custom sized screen protector from eBay for a M17x I recently ordered
     
    Layer Cake, May 22, 2010
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  2. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    The E2E cover is already a screen protector ;) Any additional shields/films/filters will greatly reduce the picture/image quality. I tried the most expensive and highest quality ones and still had to revert back to stock. Not worth the money, IMHO.
     
    Aikimox, May 22, 2010
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  3. beelsr

    beelsr Notebook Consultant

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    just the screen: 14.5" x 9"
    whole lid: 16" x 11.25" from top of hinge to middle above webcam; add 5/8" to start at the bottom of the lid and the top corners are 1/2" lower than the peak in the middle.

    25.4mm to an inch, you can do the math.

    personally, i wouldn't put another cover over the screen. if you want to get a shaggymac kind of thing, that's a good idea but nothing permanent.
     
    beelsr, May 23, 2010
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  4. Layer Cake

    Layer Cake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys, I think I'll try 1 and see. With a combination of bulb and sun light in my office, I'll appreciate an anti glare protector that can reduce the reflections. Still love glossy screens though :p
     
    Layer Cake, May 23, 2010
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