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    External Monitor - VGA or DVD/HDMI better

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jubbing, May 16, 2012.

  1. jubbing

    jubbing Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys,

    So I have an external monitor I just bough (u2412m) for my r2, and I was wondering which quality would be better - VGA to VGA (self explanatory) or is DVI to HDMI better (I've got a DVI to HDMI converter which works) so I'm not entirely sure which is the best option to go here.

    Obviously it would have made life easier IF the screen had a HDMI input, but I have no choice here so I've gone with either or. If you guys know, let me know which option is the best here.
     
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    Banished Angel Notebook Consultant

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    DVI is a digital connection and the same quality as the HDMI video. The only difference is that DVI is video only, while HDMI carries audio and video. The converter's your best bet.
     
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    Ah cheers, that's what I thought. Personally, I'm not sure I'm seeing too much of a difference between the vga and dvi/hdmi.. but then again the RGB LED on the r2 is much nicer so perhaps thats why.
     
    jubbing, May 17, 2012
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