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    M11x screen sucks. Any way to upgrade ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by THS, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. THS

    THS Notebook Consultant

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    I bought a m11x r2 once. Total piece of sh*t..

    It had the hinge issue. They sent a tech who broke the keyboard. Replacement laptop had a broke hinge too...I returned it...

    I noticed the R3 is out.

    1) Hinge fixed ?

    2) That screen sux. Any way to upgrade ? (imagine Highres IPS + m11x r3)
     
    THS, Aug 7, 2011
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  2. ASCI_Blue

    ASCI_Blue Notebook Consultant

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    No way to upgrade unless you get an external monitor of some kind. I'd do that anyway if I had a M11, hell I'm gonna get a display port to HDMI so I can use my big monitor again.
     
    ASCI_Blue, Aug 7, 2011
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  3. dredd1893

    dredd1893 Notebook Consultant

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    1. yes
    2. Apart from the possibility that you get separate display and install it yourself, no. AFAIK, only ejohnson has attempted such display mod.
     
    dredd1893, Aug 7, 2011
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  4. Noah14

    Noah14 Notebook Evangelist

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    1: Hinge if fixed.
    2: Unless you decide to install it yourself, there is no offical upgrade for the screen on the M11x. I pray that Dell/Alienware has plans for the R4...
     
    Noah14, Aug 7, 2011
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  5. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you had problems with r2 I doubt you will adapt to enjoy r3.
     
    ACHlLLES, Aug 7, 2011
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  6. thehelios

    thehelios Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's wrong with the screen? It seems super crisp and bright with a decent (albeit very odd) resolution. Comparing it to my old 700m, the m11x screen destroys it.
     
    thehelios, Aug 7, 2011
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  7. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Some people just have higher expectations than others.

    I personally think its fine for its price.
     
    ACHlLLES, Aug 7, 2011
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  8. Descalzo

    Descalzo Notebook Evangelist

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    The screen doesn't suck too bad. But I disagree with the "for the price" statement. My Mini 9s have awesome screens.
     
    Descalzo, Aug 7, 2011
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  9. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    I love my screen.

    HOWEVER, I would love to see an added IPS option (which I'd imagine would add 200+ to the pricetag - but many here would take advantage of)
     
    DeeVu, Aug 8, 2011
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