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    17x R2 w/ dual 5870 & 740qm $1799

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by LVNeptune, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    LVNeptune, Jan 29, 2011
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  2. Villosa

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    Low res screen though for those who are tempted.
     
    Villosa, Jan 29, 2011
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  3. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't see the res posted anywhere.
     
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  4. Villosa

    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    It's in the review.
     
    Villosa, Jan 29, 2011
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    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    I see...With the price drop you can still buy the RGB 1200p or 1080p screen and come out ahead :)
     
    LVNeptune, Jan 29, 2011
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  6. faiz23

    faiz23 Macbook FTW

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    no it is not that easy to just swap out the screen alot of $$$ is involved, labor and giving up the warranty. If you buy the screen direct from dell than you will have it covered under your warranty but they will charge you like $1k+ and you can usually get the complete assembly on ebay for $500-$800. You are better off buying it with the 1200p RGB screen and getting a discount then trying to FRANKENSTEIN a brand new laptop. If you are planning on using an external monitor 100% of the time than you will be fine but if you want to use the LCD screen and want the best possible experience then skip the NEWEGG model and get one direct from dell with RGB screen
     
    faiz23, Jan 29, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    they are pretty rare and buying them from Dell is ~1000$.
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 29, 2011
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    I'm curious as how exactly do you propose doing that?

    Not to mention the screen replacement will void your warranty.
     
    unreal25, Jan 29, 2011
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    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    talking about rgb screens, a tech came today to replace mine. Well, it turns out that dell sent me a M17x R1 screen!!!! This thing is so dim and the colors are so faded. looks I'm stuck with it until next week.
     
    blaster, Jan 29, 2011
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