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    XPS m170 + 42" Plasma = no need for XPS600...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dprimm, Nov 14, 2005.

  1. dprimm

    dprimm Notebook Guru

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    OK, so I decided to try an experiment and hook my XMS M170 up to my Samsung 42" Plasma TV via VGA cable. What a cool experience, especially with XP Media Center. I was able to play a DVD full screen on the TV while I still had use of the laptop screen for web-browsing and stuff. Unfortunately my Plasma is an older version only EDTV not HDTV so no DVI input only VGA. I can deffinitely see the future of home entertainment and XP Media Center.

    OK So taday I took it another step further and played Half-Life 2 on my XPS through my 42" Plasma TV (EDTV 852x480). What a cool way to play, Set everything to high and AAx4 AFx16 no lag at all smooth framerate and nice visuals considering the size and all. Now I just need a longer video cable so I can sit on the couch and play or this might be a good reason to open my new XBOX360 controller for Windows.

    I now have no need to upgrade my desktop with a new XPS600, maybe I will break loose and buy that Dell 2405PFW 24" widescreen monitor though or maybe the Dell 26" LCD HDTV.
     
    dprimm, Nov 14, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    That is a pretty cool setup. Good point about not needing the XPS600 now. Hope it continues to go well. ;)
     
    nickspohn, Nov 14, 2005
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  3. I23

    I23 Notebook Geek

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    You lucky ****!
    How much better do DVD movies look on the plasma vs m170?
     
    I23, Nov 15, 2005
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    curious Newbie

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    hi my 42 inch plasm tv has hdtv and edtv i have my notebook conected to the vga input after alot of work iwas able to make 640*480 work by configuring my notebok and secondary display with only suitable driver 640 480 60hz but this is nt a good resolution to view things hdtv 1920* 1080i would be much better but i do not know how to make my dell latitude x1 acess that function can you help
     
    curious, Dec 3, 2005
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