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    M17x-R1 vs M17x-R3 compatible hardware

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ElSerch, Mar 16, 2013.

  1. ElSerch

    ElSerch Notebook Consultant

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    :hi2: folks, I have a questions and I know in this place are the answers all the time. :eek: (thank you to all to willing to help) :thumbsup:
    I want to know if the screen (17” UXGA 1920 x 1200 ) of my old R1 is compatible with the new R3, the screen on the R3 is 1600 x 900. and the blue-ray drive on the R1 can be swap on the R3? I want to do this but I am not sure. :confused: Please advice
    Regards
     
    ElSerch, Mar 16, 2013
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The screens are not interchangeable (the M17x is 16:10 and the M17x R3 is 16:9) but the optical units (bluray drive) are.
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 16, 2013
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  3. ElSerch

    ElSerch Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you for the information, now an other question, That little diference 16:10 vs 16:9 make difference on the screen? I am just wondering, I am end user and still learning.

    Regards
     
    ElSerch, Mar 17, 2013
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    On a 16:10 screen you get more vertical space compared to 16:9.
    The M17x resolution is 1920x1200 while the M17x R3 max resolution is 1920x1080. Due to their aspect ratio, they are physically different and therefore not interchangeable without seriously modifying your system.

    Don't worry, we were all there ;)
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 17, 2013
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  5. ElSerch

    ElSerch Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I love my old M17x-R1 just for the resolution of the screen. But it's almost 4 years old and at any moment it will fail. I will have to live with less resolution.
    Thank Katalin!
     
    ElSerch, Mar 17, 2013
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