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    Latitude X1 to use ext monitor without openning the lid

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ejoy, Jan 19, 2006.

  1. ejoy

    ejoy Newbie

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    Hi,
    I'm thinking of buying a Dell latitude X1 and want to know if it is possible to use the X1 with a desktop 15" LCD monitor, a usb mouse, and a usb keyboard without openning the lid. (or put in another word, will the laptop go to sleep when I close the lid while using the ext LCD, mouse and keyboard?)

    Previously I used an apple powerbook this way.
    Many thanks,
    ejoy
     
    ejoy, Jan 19, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You can set it to do nothing when you close the lid, that's an option on all PCs.
     
    Brian, Jan 19, 2006
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