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    M11x external monitor 32 inch bravia

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Skillman01, Sep 27, 2010.

  1. Skillman01

    Skillman01 Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering how and If I can use my m11x in my bravia t.v do i need to adjust something?

    Many thanks
     
    Skillman01, Sep 27, 2010
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    markyz07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i also use my 32" 720p tv sometimes as extended monitor and sometimes just as primary monitor when i play SC2, WOW and when i watch some online movie streaming services. when u connect your monitor to your m11x and you see black borders, just set your m11x resolution to 1360x768 and it will display in fullscreen. enjoy :)
     
    markyz07, Sep 27, 2010
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  3. Skillman01

    Skillman01 Notebook Consultant

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    Wow Thank you very much sir ! =)
     
    Skillman01, Sep 27, 2010
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    djjosherie Notebook Consultant

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    I use my 26" VIZIO 1080p LED TV for everything on my m11x when around the house. HDMI plugged, and I play everything maxed resolution.
     
    djjosherie, Sep 27, 2010
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    R.T. Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering getting an M11x as it is extremely portable and would make a good gaming laptop that makes college use very easy. However, I am concerned on how the resolution looks on a larger TV. A 26-32" is what I will probably aim for.

    Does anybody have any screenshots or input on how the M11x resolution looks on an external?

    Thanks!
     
    R.T., Mar 7, 2011
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  6. Augusta

    Augusta Notebook Consultant

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    As long as the m11x can output your tvs native resolution you won't notice any difference then w/e else you attach to your tv, ala cable box.

    Might want to bring something to college that you can't game on, imo.
     
    Augusta, Mar 7, 2011
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  7. m1rado

    m1rado Newbie

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    How I fixed having large black bars on my 42" hdtv:

    -Set image to appear only on TV instead of cloning the m11x display.
    -Set resolution to 1920x1080.

    Somewhere in the middle, I did toggle an overscan setting in my TV,
    but I don't know if that is what caused 1920x1080 to appear as an option.

    profit.
     
    m1rado, Mar 7, 2011
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  8. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    well i wouldnt use the m11x on more then a 720p hd tv, because when playing games you may run into gpu limitations if you go to 1080p.
     
    ajslay, Mar 7, 2011
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  9. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Should still be fine for '1080p' movies.
     
    namaiki, Mar 7, 2011
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  10. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    yeah movies are a different story. but with gaming you might wanna tone it down to 1080p
     
    ajslay, Mar 7, 2011
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  11. Vidaluko

    Vidaluko Notebook Evangelist

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    Or use 1080p upscaled, like millions with PS3 and 360 owners with 1080p HDTVs....

    Set the laptop to 1080p, the games to 720p, they don´t look that bad upscaled, at least they look better than 1080p native with low settings...
     
    Vidaluko, Mar 7, 2011
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  12. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    yeah thats true. good point =0
     
    ajslay, Mar 7, 2011
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