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    Ordered Monitor, best method for connection?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sacredevil, Dec 12, 2008.

  1. sacredevil

    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    Ok guys, just hit the button on this new 24'' Dell HD monitor (got it on the deal of the day for $269) http://accessories.dell.com/sna/pro...l.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=320-7345

    ok so i was wondering, now that i have this coming, what would be the best way to connect my 1530 to it? hdmi? vga?

    also, how would i do use the monitor so that my laptop screen remains turned off the whole time?

    sorry im newb when it comes to electronics :(
     
    sacredevil, Dec 12, 2008
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    cjcerny Notebook Consultant

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    HDMI, if your laptop has a HDMI port.
     
    cjcerny, Dec 12, 2008
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    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    yes my laptop has hdmi port and sdvideo
     
    sacredevil, Dec 12, 2008
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    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    any good site where i can get good quality hdmi cables and what type should i go for, anything specific brand and model?
     
    sacredevil, Dec 14, 2008
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    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

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    HDMI by far! The picture is as smooth as glass. And go to monoprice.com for your HDMI cable. Thats one foot unless you need more.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Dec 14, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    u can either use nVidia's control panel, or rightclick on desktop-> Personalize -> Display Settings-> Click on one of the monitors and disable 'extend the desktop onto this monitor'

    and monoprice is THE place to get cheap cables that work great... 1 feet might be a little short, recommend 3 feet
     
    paper_wastage, Dec 15, 2008
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    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    thanks dude

    so im looking for a "male to male" hdmi cable right? if so, ill just go get it at local store..
     
    sacredevil, Dec 15, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    ya

    dont go to the local store(or even bestbuy)... it'll cost you more than double the cost at monoprice....
     
    paper_wastage, Dec 15, 2008
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    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    cool, i just got the monitor today :) 7 days after it was said it was shipped .. anyways

    im setting it up as main display (1 display thru nVidea) have my laptop display turned off but the thing is when I do that, my desktop or my windows dont stick to that monitor, they are going off screen if i move them. what settings do i have to modify in order to work this out?
     
    sacredevil, Dec 17, 2008
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    brisken Newbie

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    Try setting your new monitor as your primary as opposed to extending the desktop. On my old desktop, I had it connected to my television via s-video and could drag movies and such over onto the screen to watch them. There is a feature somewhere (I forget which one) that will clone your present desktop onto a separate monitor so that things won't go off the screen.

    Mess around with the controls a bit.
     
    brisken, Dec 18, 2008
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