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    Some questions AW13

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Aleckhz, Mar 1, 2015.

  1. Aleckhz

    Aleckhz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im looking for a aw13 base model (1000)
    And i have a few questions

    1.-how long is the battery life? (with normal task like web, some light programs)

    2.- is too big/heavy?

    3.- im from mexico and i will buying it on usa, did they sell on bestbuy or some other store like that?

    Pd: sorry for my bad english
     
    Aleckhz, Mar 1, 2015
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  2. Game7a1

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    1. I get 7 hours usually, maybe 5, doing Office, web browsing, and video watching (all at once). And this is with the 1440p panel, so it should be more with the 768p panel.
    2. Nope.
    3. Not yet.
     
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  3. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    I did see where Frys { www.frys.com) carries them. I recall someone on here buying an AW 15 from a store as well.
     
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  5. MSGaldenzi

    MSGaldenzi Notebook Deity

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    Are you sure you want the standard screen? I have been reading a lot the last few days about the screens and the 768 screen is "TERRIBLE". 1. Its TN 2. Its not bright 3. Its low color. I understand that money is money and if thats all you can afford, I get that... but in all honesty there are other great gaming laptops with at least 1080p screens that arent as bad for less (Lenovo Y40 comes to mind - not a great screen, but for the money, better than what you get on the aw13).
     
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

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    It's not terrible to be honest, but adding a high quality screen would definitely improve the looks of the machine. I've always recommended to get the highest quality screen unless you plan to use an external screen.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 4, 2015
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