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    M17x or M14x on a tight budget questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jruss, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. NateN34@gmail.com

    [email protected] Notebook Consultant

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    Yeh, if you go with the M17x, just spend the extra $125, save yourself the future buyers remorse and get the 1080p screen.

    You don't want that low quality 1600p! I bet you are saying "oh it's fine for me though". Yeh, I thought same thing, until I received it and returned it solely based on that the screen was horrid.
     
    [email protected], Aug 29, 2011
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  2. jruss

    jruss Notebook Geek

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    Well I have a good external monitor I can use since the M17x will basically be rooted to my desk at home. So for me, the extra money for the screen seems like a waste.

    I really hope this isn't the "huge difference" everyone is talking about...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_gATFCmb6k

    You went through the process of returning and paying for an upgraded screen for that? lol
     
    jruss, Aug 29, 2011
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  3. jwolf7722

    jwolf7722 Notebook Deity

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    Its much more noticeable. Tomorrow I can shot some images and put them up.
     
    jwolf7722, Aug 29, 2011
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  4. jruss

    jruss Notebook Geek

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    Thanks.

    Keep in mind, I'd be using a dual monitor set up with my games on the external monitor.
     
    jruss, Aug 29, 2011
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  5. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    That vid. isnt comparing screens. Its comparing 1080p to 720p on a FHD screen if I'm correct.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 29, 2011
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  6. jruss

    jruss Notebook Geek

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    Oops yeah you're right, it's comparing resolutions.

    Well anyway, I'd still like to see the difference for myself before paying $150 more for an upgraded screen when I won't even be using the attached screen for gaming....
     
    jruss, Aug 29, 2011
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  7. custom90gt

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    why get a laptop if you're planning on using it as a desktop?
     
    custom90gt, Aug 30, 2011
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