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    External monitor resolution

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by whataboutd, Jul 27, 2007.

  1. whataboutd

    whataboutd Newbie

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    Hey guys and gals,

    I am thinking of getting a 1420 with the GeForce 8400M GS. I have a 22" widescreen monitor that I would like to hook up to the laptop when I am at home. My question is about the resolution. If I hook up my 22" widescreen to the vga port on the 1420, can I get 1650X1050 resolution? Thanks in advance.

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    whataboutd, Jul 27, 2007
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  2. Ctrl-Z

    Ctrl-Z Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd also like to know the answer to this... and what the impact of having only a VGA output (rather than DVI) is likley to have on the quality of the external monitor display?
     
    Ctrl-Z, Jul 28, 2007
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    sporff Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes, as long as that video card supports that resolution. which i'm sure it does.
     
    sporff, Jul 28, 2007
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