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    XPS 1210- how will it look on my Sony 23" LCD?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zimm, Sep 22, 2006.

  1. zimm

    zimm Newbie

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    I'm thinking about buying an XPS 1210. For desktop use I'd like to use my Sony HD 23" LCD TV as the monitor, and use a full size bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Then on the go- I unplug a few wires and I'm off.

    How will the screen look on an HD TV?

    Can I turn the computer on and off without opening the cover each time? I'd like to keep it sort of like a desktop where I don't have to mess with it for normal use.
     
    zimm, Sep 22, 2006
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  2. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    on i dono but off ya
     
    mikkroik, Sep 22, 2006
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  3. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    You lost me. English please lol
     
    gridtalker, Sep 22, 2006
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  4. gkjin

    gkjin Notebook Guru

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    i think he means : I'm not sure about on ... but off ,hell yeah ..
     
    gkjin, Sep 22, 2006
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  5. s4iscool

    s4iscool Notebook Deity

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    itll look find on a monitor with a good resolution, the nvidia card will auto detect and set it at the native resolution.
    I used dual 20" samsung wides and it works just fine. I only have to plug in one vga plug and a use receiver for my wireless mouse/keyboard/remote.


    You do have to open the lid to turn it on...its not a big deal.

    On a HDTV, they dont look that great, and if you have a plasma like me, you wouldnt want a static image on there too long anyways (ie toolbar)
     
    s4iscool, Sep 22, 2006
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  6. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    It all depends on what the resolution of the Sony monitor is. But you should be fine. According to nVidia's website the 7400 supports resolutions up to 2048x1536. But it looks like you'll have to hook it up via VGA connector as it doesn't appear that the M1210 has a DVI port.
     
    Paul, Sep 22, 2006
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  7. s4iscool

    s4iscool Notebook Deity

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    yup no dvi, works just fine though a my 1680 wide
     
    s4iscool, Sep 22, 2006
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    Use a VGA to DVI converter to hook to 23" sony. you can use the display settings to set dual screen function for sony.
     
    khanhfat, Sep 22, 2006
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