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    Facial Recognition worthwhile option on XPS15 ?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by toronto, Oct 26, 2011.

  1. toronto

    toronto Notebook Deity

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    On Dell.ca, there are two options for the XPS15 HD display. One includes Facial Recognition and one does not.

    Should I get Facial Recognition? I recall reading that it was rather slow, and I don't think I'd use it, but does it offer any benefits I'm not aware of? It seems that it would be free, so should I get it or are there reasons not to get it?

    Full HD 1080p Display

    15.6 FHD B+RGLED TL (1920x1080) and Skype-Certified 2.0MP HD Webcam [add $150.00 or $4.00/month1]

    15.6 FHD B+RGLED TL (1920x1080) and Skype-Certified 2.0MP HD Webcam & Facial Recognition [add $150.00 or $4.00/month1]
     
    toronto, Oct 26, 2011
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    The facial recognition is only a software thing as far as I am aware. Interesting that the price is the same though, there's a $20 difference in the US...
     
    madmattd, Oct 26, 2011
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  3. zzmaster

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    Get it if it's free. It can be disabled so you don't need to use it if you dont' want to.
     
    zzmaster, Oct 28, 2011
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    If it's free it can't hurt. Just not worth extra money.
     
    madmattd, Oct 28, 2011
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  5. toronto

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    I'll do that. Thanks.
     
    toronto, Oct 28, 2011
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