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    m15x owners, I have a question..

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by FiveOH4, May 22, 2010.

  1. FiveOH4

    FiveOH4 Notebook Consultant

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    How great it the screen quality with the 1080p? and whats the WLed? its different then lcd displays?
     
    FiveOH4, May 22, 2010
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    hub1100 Notebook Evangelist

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    Screen quality is extraordinary. The screen alone might not be enough to drive the effect, BUT, while I was trying to replicate the chop (bluRay) issue in another thread, I noticed a 'near 3D' experience in the Avatar movie. PLEASE understand that I dont believe there is that much need in any other application, so 'for what its worth' its extraordinary.
    What I mean by 'not enough to drive the effect' is; I believe part of the 3D effect is the overpowering I decided to place behind the screen by going with the i7 and 1333 ram. Initially its overkill, its also an investment in the future life of this laptop.
     
    hub1100, May 22, 2010
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  3. FiveOH4

    FiveOH4 Notebook Consultant

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    well the m15x im getting has the i7 720Q
    and 6gb 1066mhz.. would having 6gm 1333mhz be that much difference? im using for mainly two things.. BIG gaming.. and video editing/burning
     
    FiveOH4, May 22, 2010
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  4. hub1100

    hub1100 Notebook Evangelist

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    I haven't done extensive research, maybe someone would know better, I think 1333 would be a full 25% faster, for a nominal price change. As I understand (currently) nothing can use the ram past 6gb so stopping there is very practical and economical. I was evaluating lifespan/ value and new bloatware/ software in the future 4 years instead of immediate needs.
     
    hub1100, May 22, 2010
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  5. TheCodeBreaker

    TheCodeBreaker 7H3 1337

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    I would take the 4gb @ 1333, you wont need anything more than 4 unless your doing something that demands alot of ram.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, May 22, 2010
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  6. darkloki

    darkloki Notebook Deity

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    You only need the 1333 if you overclock, if you don't plan on overclocking then I wouldn't bother getting it
     
    darkloki, May 22, 2010
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