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    Max. video resolution?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by maxmagnum, Feb 7, 2010.

  1. maxmagnum

    maxmagnum Notebook Enthusiast

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    When using an external monitor such as a large screen LCT HD TV, what is the maximum output resolution you can get and is it via HDMI or VGA?

    According to Dell online tech support VGA is a low res output and HDMI is preferred.

    According to ATI specs for the video adapter, however, these are the supported resolutions:
    "Supporting analog displays connected by VGA at all resolutions up to 2048x1536"
    "HDMI output support
    * Supports all display resolutions up to 1920x1080"

    So, who is right?
     
    maxmagnum, Feb 7, 2010
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    winks2872 Notebook Consultant

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    The resolutions available vary depending on the output method.. both are correct.
     
    winks2872, Feb 7, 2010
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    gaah Notebook Deity

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    ATI is. If your system has displayport, that interface supports the highest resolution for digital signals at the moment.
     
    gaah, Feb 7, 2010
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    maxmagnum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you. Not surprised by Dell's inaccurate statement. Just one of many, many... Do they have idle soccer moms acting as their online support? :D
     
    maxmagnum, Feb 7, 2010
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