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    Alienware 17 R4 factory replacement webcam is different??? Help

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Jahosefay, May 26, 2017.

  1. Jahosefay

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    So I had an issue with my keyboard it working on my 17 r4 and was sent a "brand new exact replacement". However, my old one had what looks to be dual webcams with a larger bezel around them. The new one looks to only have 1 camera. What is the difference between these and which one is "better" if any?

    I need to know so that I can make sure my replacement is just as good as my old one.

    https://ibb.co/esoyXa NEW

    https://ibb.co/cMvj5v OLD
     
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    Jahosefay, May 26, 2017
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    It looks like the tobii eye tracking suite is located at the bottom of the screen below the Alienware lettering. I'm not sure if this is a newer or older design because the location under the screen is very distracting and hurts my eyes after a while when looking at the keyboard.
     
    Jahosefay, May 26, 2017
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    it's tobii eye tracking and you just got an upgrade
     
    alexnvidia, May 27, 2017
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