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    Displayport?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ttnuagmada, Aug 9, 2010.

  1. ttnuagmada

    ttnuagmada Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone know if the Displayport on the R1 is DP++? I was reading that it has to be DP++ if you want to use an HDMI adaptor. Id like to get 2 screens for my R1 but i don't want my choices limited to displayport models.
     
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    so no one knows?
     
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    No idea.

    I would try get a monitor with displayport, or use an active DP -> dual link DVI converter, and probably the DVI -> HDMI converter.

    HDMI is probably the worst of the formats as you are heavily resolution limited.

    -Ash
     
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    the same rule applies to DVI, it has to be DP++ to convert the signal.
     
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    DP to dual link DVI adapter. Be sure to find one that specifically states dual link and you should be gtg for any monitor up to 30".
     
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