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    M15X and a PS3

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Ronin2009, May 16, 2008.

  1. Ronin2009

    Ronin2009 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys
    i was just wondering if it was possible to use the M15X as a display for the PS3? :confused:
    Basically i can't always get to use my beautifull new tv as the girlfriend moans and likes to watch rubbish. :rolleyes:

    So i was wondering if it was possible to hook the pS3 up to the m15x through the HDMI port and use it as a display :confused:

    Any help would be greatly appreciated

    Ronin
     
    Ronin2009, May 16, 2008
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  2. danieLs

    danieLs Notebook Enthusiast

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    AFAIK hdmi port is output only
     
    danieLs, May 16, 2008
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  3. Heliosvector

    Heliosvector Notebook Deity

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    laptops cant work as an input device (imput signal to m15x)
     
    Heliosvector, May 16, 2008
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  4. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    I think some people can get it to work with a tv tuner, maybe a bit of googling will yield some results :)
     
    WILLY S, May 16, 2008
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  5. unknowntt

    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    TV tuners work sometimes. Google is your friend.
     
    unknowntt, May 16, 2008
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  6. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    my tv tuner on my xbox 360 was about a 10 second lag at 480i(600*480 i think)
     
    dondadah88, May 16, 2008
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  7. Heathkidd

    Heathkidd M860TU

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    external monitor ... u will want one for a small 15inch lappy with such power any way.
     
    Heathkidd, May 16, 2008
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  8. Lethal Lottery

    Lethal Lottery Notebook Betrayer

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    i think some laptops can, but thier rare. also thier are external devices that can do this. anyway just get a 56" dlp lcd tv like i do. i got it at great price and it will be much better than looking at the 15" m15x screen :D :D
     
    Lethal Lottery, May 16, 2008
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  9. mjl2142

    mjl2142 Notebook Evangelist

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    Use the search feature in the future, this gets asked on a weekly basis.

    You need a TV tuner, but the delay is usually to much to play video games with.

    Basic answer: No.
     
    mjl2142, May 16, 2008
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  10. SolidGrave

    SolidGrave Notebook Geek

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    He doesn't want a television, he already has one and his girlfriend uses it. Also you used the word 'their' wrongfully, twice.

    To answer the question no you cannot due to the fact that it's an output port not an input port. I would recommend buying a high res LCD monitor for about 200-300 USD.
     
    SolidGrave, May 16, 2008
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  11. terek

    terek Notebook Consultant

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    i second the LCD option... playing ps3 on a LCD is much better... get it cheap if you can.. :D
     
    terek, May 17, 2008
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  12. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    TV tuner works, but you are dealing with at least few seconds delay.
     
    Nirvana, May 17, 2008
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