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    External monitor for my M15X

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jgatzby, Feb 24, 2009.

  1. jgatzby

    jgatzby Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if anyone has tried to hook up an external monitor to the M15X. My laptop has a 1920 by 1200 resolution and it has a 15.4 inch screen. I am looking at a 24 inch widescreen Dell but I am wondering if the screen will be cropped off or if there will be any other problems.
     
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    why should it be cropped off? you can use a different resolution on the external monitor, it doesn't have to be the same as the res on your notebook display.
     
    whizzo, Feb 24, 2009
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    Mystik Notebook Deity

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    I've seen HD displays do that.

    with an actual MONITOR though, there shouldn't be a problem... also, anything with a DVI-D input... they're pretty much good...

    you'd need an HDMI to DVI-D converter though.
     
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    .RanT. Notebook Consultant

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    .RanT., Feb 24, 2009
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