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    HDMI audio on M1330 using Media Direct

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by neilnpatel, Dec 28, 2007.

  1. neilnpatel

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    Please could you answer the following questions:

    1.From what i have heard you have to change an option from within windows but how about Dell MEdia Direct

    2.Is there an option that will force the hmdi output to be used for audio in vista ie a driver update (8400gm)

    3.WIll the Hdmi output be clear at 1680 x1050 for use with a viewsonic monitor.

    4.WOULD IT BE SAFE TO BUY A M1330 NOW,ie have they sorted out the quality control issues.

    5. Is there a cable that cab split HDMI into DVI and RCA conenctions.

    Thanks
     
    neilnpatel, Dec 28, 2007
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    Also would there be a big performance differnce between 250GB 5400 vs 160Gb 7200. I will need space but i also need speeds as a iregularly extract 5gb RAR files
     
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    outkastland, Dec 28, 2007
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    not rca but something i can connect the my speakers which have a normal connection i think its calle phono, therefore i only need one wire when docking it
     
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    You can't buy a UK M1330 with a 7200RPM drive anymore, and haven't been able to for some time.
     
    L.Rawlins, Dec 28, 2007
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    i am buying it from the usa wiht the 799 off deal
     
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    For audio to tv you want a y cable phono to rca for audio right and left. You plug it into the headphones port.
     
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    is the a difference in quality between the exoensive hdmi cables andthe cheap 10 dollar versions
     
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    would it be safe to by a m1330 now, ie would i be free from quality control problems
     
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    yes there is always a difference with cables
     
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    even tho the signal is digital
     
    neilnpatel, Dec 29, 2007
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    yes that is correct
     
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    no there isn't, signal is digital, it either works or it doesn't. you don't need a $60 monster cable

    go to firefold.com
     
    mr_ecktid, Dec 29, 2007
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    I never said a monster cable is needed. What i aid was there is a difference between cable quality.
     
    outkastland, Dec 29, 2007
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