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    If I get a 1440x900 screen, and have a 1680x1050 monitor...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by OZGOD, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. OZGOD

    OZGOD Notebook Guru

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    ...will I be able to display the screen in 1680x1050 on my external monitor, or will I be stuck with 1440x900 because that's my notebook resolution?

    I will hardly be using my notebook screen as I have an external 22" monitor, so I want to know if it's worth spending the extra $50 for that option.

    Thx guys,
     
    OZGOD, Jan 18, 2008
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  2. hwaforumtk

    hwaforumtk Notebook Guru

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    My dell has a 1280x800 res and I can use it with my LG 22" external monitor at 1680x1050. Just go to properties, extend the desktop to the other monitor and set it as the main one. Then you can change the resolution to 1680x1050.
     
    hwaforumtk, Jan 18, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    No, you can run them at separate resolutions.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 18, 2008
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