chicolom
Headphoneus Supremus
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I don't how see returning it for a third computer will fix anything. I don't think it's a hardware issue, and I don't think you got two duds in a row. The HDMI port is clearly accepting inputs, but just isn't displaying it properly. It's probably a driver/graphics card setting issue.
Yes, maybe the Nvidia card will be different, but I would fiddle with the AMD to try and get it working - I wouldn't be surprised if the the Nvidia needs tweaking as well before it displays correctly.
Personally I would ditch the Alienware and look for another solution. Alienware = bad value and overpriced.
You're throwing a lot of money at something that could (IMO) be solved cheaper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqliE2yai2c
http://www.destructoid.com/review-on-lap-2501m-portable-lcd-gaming-monitor-252187.phtml
That thing has at least got actual OSD display controls, accepts more inputs, is a smaller profile (folds up), can run off internal battery (longer than a laptop), less heat, etc. And it's certainly portable.
But hey, its you're money...
Well, I'm returning this laptop for yet ANOTHER M17X R4, but this time, directly from Amazon, and this time, with an Nvidia card, not AMD. I just have to wait for the refund to show up... probably next week.
I don't how see returning it for a third computer will fix anything. I don't think it's a hardware issue, and I don't think you got two duds in a row. The HDMI port is clearly accepting inputs, but just isn't displaying it properly. It's probably a driver/graphics card setting issue.
Yes, maybe the Nvidia card will be different, but I would fiddle with the AMD to try and get it working - I wouldn't be surprised if the the Nvidia needs tweaking as well before it displays correctly.
Personally I would ditch the Alienware and look for another solution. Alienware = bad value and overpriced.
You're throwing a lot of money at something that could (IMO) be solved cheaper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqliE2yai2c
http://www.destructoid.com/review-on-lap-2501m-portable-lcd-gaming-monitor-252187.phtml
That thing has at least got actual OSD display controls, accepts more inputs, is a smaller profile (folds up), can run off internal battery (longer than a laptop), less heat, etc. And it's certainly portable.
But hey, its you're money...