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    M15x as a desktop?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by rhynotune, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. rhynotune

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    I was just wondering if I purchased a standalone monitor, keyboard, and mouse, if it would act more as a desktop. Basically, I just want to keep the laptop closed but still be able to use the standalone monitor and keyboard.
     
    rhynotune, Apr 1, 2010
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    Yes, that would work. Just tell it to use an external display and not turn off when it's closed.
     
    CokeCanNinja, Apr 1, 2010
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    Yes.

    A desktop however would be a lot cheaper
     
    Wattos, Apr 1, 2010
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    yes even a alienware desktop is cheaper if you use stock specs but if you want to be able to use a laptop and a desktop without buying both things it is a good idea. and the ati drivers work very well for external display
     
    the3vilGenius, Apr 1, 2010
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    So you need to get a display port to DVI connector? My 25 inch external monitor only has DVI and HDMI.
     
    darkloki, Apr 1, 2010
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    Why don't you build or buy one of those small desktop PCs with mini-ATX motherboards? They would be small enough for some portability but with around power as a mid size desktop.
     
    mylowrider, Apr 1, 2010
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    do you ever plan on moving the laptop, or just keeping it in it's 'desktop' state?
     
    Levenly, Apr 1, 2010
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    No there is nothing wrong with using it as a desktop, i'm going to do that with my M17x. They're called desktop replacements so they're really just Portable desktop replacements.
     
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    exactly except the m17x is much more suited since it has HDMI, VGA displayport.
     
    the3vilGenius, Apr 1, 2010
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    Uhhh that's where you're wrong I think. Actually, The display Port is of a little bit higher quality then HDMI, where HDMI is used for Home Theater use the Display Port is better suited for everyday uses and monitor usage. I know right now that my new HP LCD sucks when used with HDMI when compared to the DVI connector.
     
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    The M15x comes with a display port -> DVI adapter. Also, you might want to consider a docking station which will make life easier if you plan on disconnecting the laptop frequently
     
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    I just mean that not everyone has displayport available so the M17x has more options.
     
    the3vilGenius, Apr 1, 2010
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  13. darkloki

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    Getting a displayport to DVI connector should be an option as well as Displayport to HDMI if need be. Just a simple cord between 20-50 dollars, I'd imagine.
     
    darkloki, Apr 1, 2010
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    darkloki, Apr 1, 2010
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    Thanks for the replies everyone...

    Looking to get a 1080 monitor, any recomendations?
     
    rhynotune, Apr 2, 2010
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    thewhitewizard, Apr 2, 2010
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