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    External monitor help

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kyle52, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. kyle52

    kyle52 Newbie

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    hello i am looking to buy an external monitor to connect to my m1530 XPS laptop and was looking for some advice, i don't no much about them.

    like can you get monitors with a hdmi input seeing my laptop has a hdmi output or will i just use the normal monitor connector.

    i will be using it mostly for media and games, would like to run a game on the external monitor and have msn etc on my laptop if that is possible. i have the 8600m gt is that makes any difference.

    thanks in advance for any reply's :)
     
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Yes, you can use the XPS's HDMI port to connect to monitors and HDtv's.

    Usually only 24" monitors and higher come with HDMI input.

    HDTV's usually have a limited refresh rate of 30hz so it wont be as good as gaming on a 60hz monitor
     
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    crash, Oct 7, 2008
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