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    Screen Brightness and Clarity on M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mwduncan, Mar 24, 2009.

  1. mwduncan

    mwduncan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had a quick question, I'm looking into possibly picking up the M15x but was wondering how good the quality of the screen is?

    The main reason for this question is that I ordered a Sager that "supposedly" had a bright-clear screen, but when I received it, it's actually really horrible.

    Please give my your opinions on the screen. Thanks in advance.
     
    mwduncan, Mar 24, 2009
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    i think the general consensus is that AW's screens (m15x and m17x in particular) are certainly "above-average". can't quantify that for ya though.
     
    whizzo, Mar 24, 2009
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  3. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    i can....
    i think the screen i have is more then above avg.
    when i am using it, it feels as if i am using the 24" one i have at home.
    its clear, and very sharp. i got the glossy larger footprint compared to the smaller glassy one, but that was preference.
     
    ryujin, Mar 24, 2009
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  4. madrush

    madrush Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm more partial to the glossy screens than the matte finishes, but I've been very pleased with the screen. Crisp, clear, and bright even when lowering the contrast in dark environments.
     
    madrush, Mar 24, 2009
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  5. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Doesn't the screen's clarity largely depend on it's resolution? Incidentally, does Alienware use fluorescent of LED's?
     
    Krane, Mar 24, 2009
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