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    using w3j as a desktop computer?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jihoon, Sep 13, 2006.

  1. jihoon

    jihoon Notebook Evangelist

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    would the w3j, or any other asus model for that instance,
    run effectively as a desktop if I hooked it up to a 20.1" widescreen display, a keyboard and mouse?

    *will it run when the lid is closed?
    *and will it support the high resolution of the 20" display?
    *oh, and would it hurt the computer to leave it on its side for periods of days(to save space)

    thanks much =)
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I believe they have a dock for it.
     
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    jihoon Notebook Evangelist

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    last time I heard, there wern't any docks for the w3j.
     
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    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    Yes, A colleague where I work uses his Asus in this fashion.

    Max resolution is determined by the GPU... the X1600 will easily handle a WSXGA+ panel (1680x1050).

    Probably not, but it may make it annoying to use the optical drive.
     
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  5. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Take care though it might overheat if closed & running fullspeed. I'm not sure what is the long-term effect of heat on the LCD (maybe none).

    But why keeping it closed anyway? :) I use my NB as a desktop, but I use its LCD as primary display and the monitor as secondary. You could even do the other way around (just make sure you switch back to normal when you unplug the monitor)

    Take care also: always plug in and out the CRT cable of the monitor when both the monitor and the NB are powered off. CRT sockets are not really designed for heavy switching, and I burned one of mine some time ago by plugging in and out with both the NB and monitor on (no common ground, relatively large electrical currents exchanged between the components just as they are connected).
     
    E.B.E., Sep 13, 2006
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