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    [Question] Confusing about the camera of Alienware 17r4

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Jake long, Aug 20, 2018.

  1. Jake long

    Jake long Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I just tested the webcam system of the lap and realize that the Dell drivers ( I think* ) lock dead the webcam on 0.9 MP 720p Resolution. Tested with facerig and and camera apps from windows 10 and realized that.
    I did poke around the google and still find no satisfied answer for this situation.

    Image about camera setting:
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    So, I asked the Alienware certificated fanpage and they said :

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    The question is : In general, is Alienware 17r4 Actually have FHD Res or not ? And why camera for such powerful rigs like Alienware are not able to run high demanded res at FHD ?
    Is anyone experienced the same thing ?
    EDIT: How about the AW 2018 gen ? Do you have the same thing as mine ?
    Thank you.
     
    Jake long, Aug 20, 2018
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  2. rinneh

    rinneh Notebook Prophet

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    Guess its a HD ready 720P camera. according to this test https://webcamtests.com/

    But apart from the resolution. webcams that are integrated are pretty much always ****.
     
    rinneh, Aug 20, 2018
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  3. Jake long

    Jake long Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah it actually 720p camera. Tobii Tracking, Tobii Aware. And a piece of **** camera that can actually do nothing.
     
    Jake long, Aug 20, 2018
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