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    Keyboard Ghosting on Alienwares

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Mr.Claw, Nov 3, 2015.

  1. Mr.Claw

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    Mr.Claw, Nov 3, 2015
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    This is slightly irrelevant but, i have seen various complaints about the r3 keyboard from build quality to responsivness.

    Isn't it supposed to be the same as the r2 (which i've heard is decent)?
     
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    According to a Dell rep I remember answering the question, this is by design (has been for previous revisions/generations). So while nothing is wrong with the keyboard, it may not be a favorable feature.
     
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    Thanks, but any idea why? I mean other brands support a lot more keys.
     
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    Not really sure. A cost-cutting measure?
     
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    i have the alienware 15 and i press 4 keys simultaneously and all was recorded, indeed the max number of keys that i can press simultaneously and been recorded is 6
     
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    isnt that a function of software and not hardware?
     
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    It ought to be hardware..
     
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