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Alienware 38" Curved Gaming Monitor - AW3821DW, $1686.74 Delivered @ Dell AU

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Alienware 38" Curved Gaming Monitor - AW3821DW, $1686.74 Delivered @ Dell AUAffiliate
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Wayne30 on 05/02/2021 - 13:07 dell.com (1032 clicks)
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I purchased one on Dec at $1700 with two codes. But Dell now applies 25% off directly. It's way much cheaper than the similar LG 38GL950 and it has a better warranty.

Rtings has released the test result as well. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw3821…

LED-backlit LCD monitor - 37.5"
Curved Screen: Yes
Adaptive-Sync Technology: NVIDIA G-Sync Ultimate
Features: AlienFX lighting system
Panel Type: Nano IPS
Aspect Ratio: 21:9
Native Resolution: 3840 x 1600 (DisplayPort: 144 Hz, HDMI: 85 Hz)
Pixel Pitch: 0.229 mm
Brightness: 450 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Response Time: 1 ms (grey-to-grey)
Colour Support: 1.07 billion colours
Input Connectors: 2xHDMI, DisplayPort

Screen Coating: Anti-glare, 3H Hard Coating
Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand 89.49 cm x 29.35 cm x 44.97 cm

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  • frondono on 05/02/2021 - 13:12

    Is there codes to take more off?

    • RichardL on 05/02/2021 - 13:15

      Tried 'AUAFFILIATES15%OFF' but it replaces the 25% off code.

    • 18 on 05/02/2021 - 13:19
      -4

      If you put in the code "gullible" you get it for free

  • chew_chew on 05/02/2021 - 13:33

    6% cashrewards

    • FrugalNotStingy on 05/02/2021 - 14:02
      +1

      Wow, that makes the monitor’s price down to the $1500’s mark if the cashback is approved

      • AlexF on 05/02/2021 - 20:07

        if the cashback is approved

        won't.

        • FrugalNotStingy on 05/02/2021 - 20:18

          That’s why I used the keyword if and not when. There is a chance it may get approved though.

          Of course the eBay deal that ended this week was more attractive because of the instant saving even it was more expensive than this deal with cashback.

        • paratrooper7 on 05/02/2021 - 20:52

          I purchased today with cashback approved at 6%. Received confirmation email and is in the dashboard.

  • badonde on 05/02/2021 - 14:17

    Surprised no Freesync on this!

    • chew_chew on 05/02/2021 - 14:21

      I think it might be free sync compatible.
      I remember reading the aw3420dw was.

    • giventofly on 05/02/2021 - 15:55

      From a quick Google, it appears it has Freesync compatibility (where adaptive sync is enabled in Radeon GPU settings) - you might need to install fresh drivers tho

  • superdoedoe on 05/02/2021 - 14:46

    $1585 with Cashrewards 6% cashback?

  • Gitgud on 05/02/2021 - 18:17

    The ebay deal at this price ended a few days ago with delivery estimated 4-12 March. Dell's website on this deal claiming 10 days delivery. Goodluck!

    • paratrooper7 on 05/02/2021 - 20:54

      Placed an order with a shipping date on the 11th Feb, if they stick to that.

    • adlawd on 09/02/2021 - 23:06

      fwiw I ordered this on the 8th and it's arriving tomorrow, ordered via Dell

      • Gitgud on 10/02/2021 - 08:02

        Yeah let me know if you actually receive it. I wouldn't reply on their expected shipping dates because i had this delayed 3 times in the past.

        • adlawd on 10/02/2021 - 12:44

          Received it today, that's damn fast.

  • Shard on 05/02/2021 - 18:37

    Can anyone who has this confirm there's no color temperature issues (half the monitor warmer/cooler than the other half).

    And also no light blue splotches in random places? Open up Gmail and see if the grey bars run consistent from left to right.

  • Wootwootwoot on 05/02/2021 - 21:49
    -1

    LG OLED 32/28

  • carbunkle on 07/02/2021 - 04:39

    Picked one up as missed out on ebay deal - thanks OP.

    • Wayne30 on 07/02/2021 - 10:03
      +1

      No worries.

  • HD9990 on 08/02/2021 - 09:58

    If you wait long enough it will drop further…

    Nano IPS from LG has pretty decent response time. but its contrast is such a pain

    • adlawd on 08/02/2021 - 12:25

      Yeh I'm sort of on the fence of whether to grab this now or not. Keen for that extra vertical pixel height!

      • HD9990 on 08/02/2021 - 12:43

        perfect size and pixel density. just hate nano IPS panels from my experience with S2721DGF

  • adlawd on 08/02/2021 - 13:01

    I just rang Dell and managed to get it for $1,574.30 over the phone. Which I would prefer to do than rely on cashback as it was a pain last time I used it through Dell.

    • FrugalNotStingy on 08/02/2021 - 15:59

      Did you just ask them and they gave you a price of $1574.30?

      • adlawd on 08/02/2021 - 17:26

        Yep, I said surely you can do better and that was what they came up with so decided to pull the trigger.

  • wintermadness on 08/02/2021 - 17:34

    Shipping notification received today, should be here tomorrow.

    Wasn't really in the market for a new monitor but hey, here we are. Thanks OP.

  • sludo on 09/02/2021 - 01:47
    -5

    For those who want a similar monitor for 1/3 of the price with very similar specs in all areas. I can recommend this:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/600221

    • rainbowyen on 09/02/2021 - 08:20

      Totally different specs

  • ecmt on 09/02/2021 - 10:09

    Would anyone have a rough idea, when will Dell monitors go on sale again after the current sale end? Did they ever offer 30% or even 40% off for Alienware monitor like other laptop/desktop deal? Thanks in advance!

  • carbunkle on 10/02/2021 - 01:55

    I purchased a few days ago and already received shipment! Sadly it has one dead pixel.
    Wonder if i can ask for RMA?
    Screen is marvelous other than that.

    • Shard on 10/02/2021 - 09:14

      Any color temp issues (half screen a different color temp) or blue splotches?

      Dell have a no dead pixel warranty so you should be covered.

      • carbunkle on 10/02/2021 - 12:08

        I'm no expert, but after calibrating and playing around I can say it looks uniform to my eyes and I am very happy with the panel. I've upgraded from an x34p as well which wasn't a slouch. Very happy with my decision and the panel looks and feel better on my eyes.

        It does take a bit of calibration (high blues out of the box) but all very nice now.

        Dell seems to have zero 'bright pixel' policy, e.g. 1 bright pixel replacement.
        However for dead pixels its 6 or more.

        I'll ask them anyway no harm trying

        • Shard on 10/02/2021 - 12:16
          +1

          Thanks. Yeah I'd be going for return if I spent $1500+ on a monitor and it arrived defective.

          • carbunkle on 10/02/2021 - 12:17

            @Shard: Yup thanks. I'll give it a go. It doesn't bother me so dont wanna stress out over it.

            • Shard on 10/02/2021 - 12:22
              +1

              @carbunkle: If it's not noticable then yeah might be best to leave it. Don't think Dell do more than one exchange throughout warranty period.

              I went through four AW3420DWs, all had color uniformity issues and blue splotches. Returns was stress-free but I still need a bigger monitor (on a 27" IPS with no issues).

              • carbunkle on 10/02/2021 - 12:39

                @Shard: Whats return process from a logistics perspective? Do you get a replacement as you return or do you go without a monitor for an interim period?

                • Shard on 10/02/2021 - 13:03

                  @carbunkle: The original monitor is collected by DHL, who from memory also deliver the replacement.

                  Both my replacements were worse panels than the original monitors purchased.

                  The replacement monitors are collected by Startrack, after which you get a refund - no more exchanges. Whole process for me was OCT-JAN and I always had a monitor to use till the last one was sent back.

                  I'm hoping I just got dud AW3420DWs because it was EOL. Nobody seems to be complaining about the 38 so might bite the bullet again next sale.

                  • carbunkle on 10/02/2021 - 17:35

                    @Shard: Hmm okay i see. Well I'm pretty happy with my monitor with except the tiny pixel but i never notice it. Might give it more consideration

                    • Sniffity95 on 10/02/2021 - 17:57

                      @carbunkle: I’m curious as to what percentage of these monitors have dead pixels. I have had two so far and both had a dead pixel. Going to try one more before giving up on this monitor. I would call dell if I were you and request a replacement, although I’m not sure how common pixel problems are on these.

                      • Shard on 10/02/2021 - 20:43
                        +1

                        @Sniffity95: So the last run AW3420DWs had panel issues and these new 38s might have widespread dead pixel issues…

                        OMG SOMEBODY MAKE A DECENT 34"+ IPS WIDESCREEN THAT ISN'T $9999 PLZ!

                        • FrugalNotStingy on 10/02/2021 - 21:01

                          @Shard: At least Dell would let you to do an exchange. With other brands bought from retailers you are on your own.

                      • chew_chew on 10/02/2021 - 21:19
                        +2

                        @Sniffity95: Fyi mine has zero dead/bright pixel :)

                        • Sniffity95 on 10/02/2021 - 22:34

                          @chew_chew: Hopefully third times a charm for me then! dead pixels shouldn't exist on expensive displays like this.

                    • FrugalNotStingy on 10/02/2021 - 18:00

                      @carbunkle: Is it a dead pixel or bright pixel? If dead pixel, you won‘t notice it but only with white and very light backgrounds when you look for it. If bright pixel then you might notice it in dark and black and that may need exchanging.

                      • carbunkle on 11/02/2021 - 10:53

                        @FrugalNotStingy: Can't be noticed on dark/black. Only more prominent on white and hard to notice on red/blue/green.

                        I think its a dead pixel.

                        Do you think I should bother exchanging? It doesn't bother me at all. Plus isn't their policy 1 bright pixel / 6 dead pixels?

                        • FrugalNotStingy on 11/02/2021 - 13:46

                          @carbunkle: If you don’t notice it and it is not bothering you then leave it. The thing about dead/bright pixels is once noticed, it’s hard to be unseen. Depends on how fussy a person you are. Yes, some people would say it’s an expensive monitor, it should be exchanged until a perfect one is received but we also know that with screens (be it monitor, phone or tablet) there is no perfect.

                          There are also variations in screens to consider. The replacement screen may not have a dead pixel but may have uneven screen tint, backlight bleed or worse IPS glow. If you have the time and patience to play the screen lottery then do it but if it were me I will move on.

                          I think Dell would do an exchange for you if you asked as some people here received theirs with one dead pixel were able to have theirs exchanged. Like Sniffty95 he’s currently waiting for his 2nd exchange, third unit because of one dead pixel.

                          • Sniffity95 on 13/02/2021 - 12:53

                            @FrugalNotStingy: Just an update on my second replacement, no dead pixels, but it has two stuck pixels next to each other that are bright green 😞

                            • Sniffity95 on 13/02/2021 - 12:57

                              @Sniffity95: Actually scratch that, theres at least 8!

                              • FrugalNotStingy on 13/02/2021 - 14:14

                                @Sniffity95: That‘s actually worse than a single dead pixel. What’s the plan now? Give up?

                                • Sniffity95 on 13/02/2021 - 23:12

                                  @FrugalNotStingy: In a bit of a predicament as I’ve already sold my old monitor and nothing is really standing out to me besides the aw3821dw. If it weren’t for these problems it would be a great monitor. Might try again

                                  • Shard on 14/02/2021 - 00:55

                                    @Sniffity95: How are you getting multiple returns on the one monitor? I was offered one exchange and then a refund.

                                    Like you I'd gotten rid of my previous monitor and nothing else comparable was available.

                                    I really wanted a non panel borked 34. These pixel issues are leaving me with no confidence for the 38" if it drops closer to EOFY.

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