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    Use R2 as monitor

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Russchilds, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I love using my M17x R2 and want to know if I can plug my work desktop tower through it. This is so I can use my R2 for screen, keyboard and mousetracker. This is so I don't have to put another monitor, keyboard and mouse on my desk. Plus the R2 RGB screen is so nice to use :)

    Is this possible?

    Many thanks,
    Russ :)
     
    Russchilds, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. Alienware-Frank_L

    Alienware-Frank_L Company Representative

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    Hi Russ, the M17x R2 doesn't really have an Input port for image; Thou the M17x R3 does. If there is another way of getting that done, I will love to see it as well.
     
    Alienware-Frank_L, Jun 28, 2012
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    funkybudda Notebook Consultant

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    do you know if M17x R4 has an input port?
     
    funkybudda, Jun 28, 2012
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    aznpos531 Notebook Evangelist

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    It should have an HDMI in like the R3 does.
     
    aznpos531, Jun 28, 2012
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  5. Alienware-Frank_L

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    It does :cool:
     
    Alienware-Frank_L, Jun 28, 2012
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  6. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The M17x R1 & R2 have express card slots and you can get a HD80E Express Card. It has a HDMI in port.

    This is the card:
    [​IMG]
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 28, 2012
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    Awesome!, Well... there you go :)
     
    Alienware-Frank_L, Jun 28, 2012
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    highfly Notebook Consultant

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    you could just use a program like synergy or Input director which lets you use both computers with just 1 keyboard and mouse its like having a dual monitor setup just both screens are run by separate computers. both computers have to be on the same network.
     
    highfly, Jun 29, 2012
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  9. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys!! THis is really helpful and given me some ideas about what to do. cheers :)
     
    Russchilds, Jun 29, 2012
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