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    M17x RBG Led VS Macbook Pro

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Akari, May 3, 2010.

  1. Akari

    Akari Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello, I am a graphic/web designer who wants to own an Alienware M17x. I find that the Macs have no true advantage over PCs at this point in time, but PCs are considerably cheaper, run 3D software better and can play games (woohoo!).

    The only thing that I'm worried about is the color quality of the RGB Led screen compared to a Macbook Pro. Macs are apparently well-known for their well-calibrated screens for print, and I would like to know if anyone has any experience or knowledge with the difference between the two, or if it's close enough that it really shouldn't matter at all.

    Anyone spare some knowledge? Thanks!
     
    Akari, May 3, 2010
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  2. s0ysauce45

    s0ysauce45 Notebook Evangelist

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    I've had both, an once calibrated, the M17x RGB LED is probably the best I've ever seen in a laptop. The only thing better probably is DC2 but thats not even out yet.
     
    s0ysauce45, May 3, 2010
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  3. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    For professional print, you need a calibration tool like spyder pro to get the RGB LED working properly. Otherwise, Windows 7 calibration is good enough for the average person.
     
    5150Joker, May 3, 2010
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  4. Marcham93

    Marcham93 Notebook Evangelist

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    The RBG LED screen on the Alienware is superior to the standard LED screen on the macbook pro.

    The Alienware will have a richer and truer color.
     
    Marcham93, May 3, 2010
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  5. AtolSammeek

    AtolSammeek Tokay Gecko

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    Before I order Alienware M17x r2. I wanted to see what a rbg screen look like. They sent me to the Mac section of the store Becuse they are rbg screen also.
     
    AtolSammeek, May 3, 2010
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  6. Brendanmurphy

    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Nope. The only companies using RGBled screens are Sony and Dell. If Apple added a RGBled it would make the price jump alot
     
    Brendanmurphy, May 3, 2010
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  7. PsiPr0

    PsiPr0 Notebook Evangelist

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    I feel if you want to get more for your money, then M17x...maybe even R2 with dual ati's.....especially if you have to quickly render Photoshop images. Otherwise you can go Macbook Pro, but it is underpowered by comparison.
     
    PsiPr0, May 3, 2010
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  8. Generic User #2

    Generic User #2 Notebook Deity

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    you actually trusted a sales rep? :p
     
    Generic User #2, May 4, 2010
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  9. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL Apple uses an LED backlight LCD screen NOT an RGB backlight screen

    for color calibration AW,Sony, Dell workstations and HP workstations are the way to go.

    seconded here, especially if you are outputting to print or an imagesetter
     
    crazycanuk, May 4, 2010
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  10. Live2ride883

    Live2ride883 Notebook Consultant

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    Joker,

    Can you put a link to the calibration file you had up a few days ago?
     
    Live2ride883, May 4, 2010
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  11. s0ysauce45

    s0ysauce45 Notebook Evangelist

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    s0ysauce45, May 4, 2010
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