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    e1505 has no DVI out - what will be my options?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gosman, Apr 7, 2006.

  1. gosman

    gosman Notebook Consultant

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    My e1505 has no DVI. Dell has no port replicator for the 1505 that has DVI out. When I get my dream LCD monitor for photoshop work, how will I plug my 1505 into it and have digital to digital? Is this a major limitation to the 1505? Looks like the 1705 has DVI out but I don't want anything that large.
     
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    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Well, if there's no DVI out, then that's that. Nothing much you can do. But to most users, the difference between DVI and a good VGA cable is not even noticable.
     
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    I went ahead and kept my e1505 on order. So when I get that high resolution monitor and with my x1600 graphics card, my VGA hookup to it will not be noticable? We will see. I think there will be a considerable resolution drop off. By then I will probably ready for a 64 bit desktop with Vista loaded in it. My e1505 then becomes an expensive field notebook for my photography work!
     
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    Any other photoshop users out there concerned about no DVI out on most of Dell's laptops?
     
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    DVI is available on port repicators for all Dell Latitude and Precision notebooks. The Precision line is the way to go for graphic work.
     
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    Tell me more. The Dell Salesman said only on XPS and 1705. the 1705 is too big and the XPS has no dual core. I know the new Latitudes have dual core. I have never heard of the Precisions. Are they dual core yet?
     
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