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    Can anyone recommend a monitor...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Shaco Unica, Feb 13, 2011.

  1. Shaco Unica

    Shaco Unica Notebook Enthusiast

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    ... that I can use with M17x-R2 (XF HD5870s) that will support 1920x1200?

    I have a Samsung P2450 but it wont support 1920x1200 ful screen and drops to 1650x1050 :(

    Cheers
     
    Shaco Unica, Feb 13, 2011
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  2. Torai

    Torai Notebook Evangelist

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    What's ur budget ?
    Edit: Btw, I believe your monitor does support 1920x1200. You dont need another monitor. The problem is your connection. Can you tell me what port/cable are you using to connect your R2 to the monitor ?
     
    Torai, Feb 13, 2011
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    i think that monitor only does 1920x1080.

    i have a dell 2407 that works a treat. there are loads of flat-screens that should work - too many to list. i'd head over to best buy or whatever and take a look at screens and see which one looks good - remember to consider the lighting you'll be using it in.

    and try to get one with an HDMI connector, since that connector's on the beast.
     
    beelsr, Feb 13, 2011
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    If you you have an R3 with 1920x1080 can you hook a monitor up that uses 1920x1200?
     
    MoreNotebooksPlox, Feb 13, 2011
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  5. Torai

    Torai Notebook Evangelist

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    Through HDMI 1.0 and higher, yes you can. Through Displayport to DVI - of course you can :)

    HDMI - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
    Torai, Feb 13, 2011
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    The only way you're going to get a 16:10 monitor is by buying an IPS screen, and they're usually pretty expensive ($500+). Everyone stopped making them and switched to 16:9 for some (lame) reason.

    The P2450 only goes up to 1920x1080, maybe its dropping down because it doesn't support 1920x1200? All of your outputs should support that resolution.

    I have a BX2331 that should be here tuesday, it's 16:9, but i'll let you know if it's any good if you're still intent on getting a new screen
     
    ttnuagmada, Feb 13, 2011
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  7. Shaco Unica

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    Connecting by HDMI and P2450 only supports 1900x1080 :(

    Not worried about a budget.
     
    Shaco Unica, Feb 14, 2011
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    I have decided to go for the Dell U2410 ** REV A05 ** 24" WideScreen IPS LCD Monitor.

    Can't believe how hard it is to find a monitor with 1900x1200 resolution.

    I will let you know what it is like when it arrvies tomorrow.
     
    Shaco Unica, Feb 14, 2011
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    I see you've already made your decision, but for future reference, the ASUS VW266H has been great (I've got a couple). Bought through Newegg both times on sale. It supports 1920 x 1200 and multiple inputs (in case you ever need to hook up a different system).
     
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  10. debaucher

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    Yeah, I would be interested to find out what you think of it once it arrives.
    I just checked out the specs it seems to be a pretty good monitor.

    D.
     
    debaucher, Feb 15, 2011
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    23" 3D Alienware Monitor on the way.
     
    johnnobts, Feb 15, 2011
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  12. Dr. J

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    Let us know your thoughts after you have used it.
     
    Dr. J, Feb 15, 2011
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