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    E1705 Graphics card question (dual monitor on ATI MOBILITY RADEON)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by swonderme, Apr 13, 2006.

  1. swonderme

    swonderme Newbie

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    Hi all,

    If I were to order this machine, with the current graphics card option of the "256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X 1400", would I be able to plug in an external monitor (a 19" CRT) in addition to running the notebook's monitor for a dual monitor setup.....right out of the box?

    Thanks very much!
     
    swonderme, Apr 13, 2006
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  2. Garbuckle

    Garbuckle Notebook Consultant

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    Yes...

    ... and welcome!
     
    Garbuckle, Apr 13, 2006
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  3. jujube

    jujube Notebook Deity

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    I still have the old Inspiron 4150 (C640) with the ATI 7500 Mobility - I'm able to power both an external and laptop screen at the same time by using the Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor function in your display properties settings
     
    jujube, Apr 13, 2006
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  4. swonderme

    swonderme Newbie

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    Awesome, and ordered.

    Thanks guys!
     
    swonderme, Apr 14, 2006
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