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    Will the Studio 15/17 drive a 2560x1600 monitor?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by shuttleboi, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. shuttleboi

    shuttleboi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if the Studio 15 or Studio 17 will be able to drive a 30" monitor with 2560x1600 resolution?
     
    shuttleboi, Jul 11, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The HDMI and VGA graphics adapters on the Dell Studio laptops are limited to 1920x1200.
     
    Lithus, Jul 11, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    In order to drive that kind of resolution, you need a laptop with dual-link DVI.
     
    Greg, Jul 11, 2008
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