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    m1330 with 24" LCD: nVidia 8400M VS Integrated graphics

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by katy123, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. katy123

    katy123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have two m1330s on order, one with integrated graphics and one with the 8400m nvidia.

    Here's my question:
    I plan to hook them up to my 24" LCD (2407wfp) via hdmi and watch DVDs (and divx). Will I notice a quality difference between the two cards?

    I know the 8400m obviously helps 3d games, etc., but I don't do any games at all, and wasn't sure if movie quality is noticeably better....
    thanks.
     
    katy123, Jul 25, 2007
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    HUMAN2 Notebook Geek

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    could the m1330 play 1080i and 720p content simultaneously?
     
    HUMAN2, Jul 25, 2007
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    chuck232 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The 8400M GS will help with HD content decoding for sure, with its PureVideoHD technology. However, for SD stuff, I wouldn't worry about it.
     
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    katy123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the info.

    Do you know if true 1080p is possible (hdmi output) with the m1330? Assuming so, with either video card?
     
    katy123, Jul 25, 2007
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