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    XPS15 L502x: VGA beamer connection?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Flyingraptor, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Flyingraptor

    Flyingraptor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I have a Dell XPS15 L502x laptop and I will be giving more and more powerpoint presentations at university from now on.
    Only problem is that the university uses standard VGA-cables to hook up your laptop to the installed beamers. However, my XPS doesn't have a VGA port.

    What's the best solution to still be able to use my laptop to give presentations with the beamers at school?
    Via the HDMI port or the miniDisplay port? How does that work?

    I found some info about the miniDisplay port that it's also used on Macbooks to connect with VGA cables, via some kind of Apple adapter. Is that the only solution?

    Regards,
    Jurgen
     
    Flyingraptor, Apr 15, 2012
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    xxgokouxx Notebook Evangelist

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    lol... wowk, i just realized my L702x doesn't have one either, but yes.... that is your only option TBH, make sure you double check it works with your dell or at least they offer a return fee, someone on the threads is having a problem with their Macbook mini display adapter.
     
    xxgokouxx, Apr 16, 2012
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    madmattd Notebook Deity

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    Just don't use a Mac one then. There are lots of non-Mac specific mini-Display Port to VGA adapters out there. Cost way less than the overpriced Apple-branded stuff anyway. Read some reviews and see if you see one that people are using with PCs or even better the XPS line.

    But yes, you need a converter/adapter to output to a VGA port. Fewer and fewer laptops are coming with VGA these days. Makes sense too since DisplayPort and HDMI are much thinner profile and everyone wants a thinner laptop these days.
     
    madmattd, Apr 16, 2012
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