512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS with external monitor?

I am thinking about buying a dv4t that has a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS. Problem is that the max resolution is only 1280 x 800. If I have this graphics card and I use an external monitor is there anyway I can have the resolution as 1680 x 1050(resolution of my TV) instead of the laptops default of 1280 x 800.



I wont be buying until June or July but I am curious if this will work...

Thanks

 

That card can drive external monitors up to 1920x1200 over VGA and perhaps even higher with HDMI.

 

Would the screen on the laptop be blank or would it be at a lower resolution?

 

There are 3 basic ways to set up the dual screens: cloning, running only 1 monitor, and running both separately.
In cloning, both will be at 1280x800 and they'll show the same picture.
When running 1 monitor, the external will be active at 1680x1050, and the laptop's screen will be blank.
When running both separately, the Laptop's screen will be the main screen at 1280x800, and there will be an "extended desktop" on the second screen at 1680x1050.

Hope this helps.

 

Very helpful... Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

 

I do not know if the 9200 would be powerful enough to power both your laptop and TV at the same time especially at such high resolutions, and certainly not newer games. Hopefully, another member could help you more...

 

You can’t run games on a 9200M at that resolution, but for desktop work and movies, it is more than capable of running two displays (one at 1920x1200 ad other at 1280 x 800).

 

Since you guys seem to know more than either HP or nVidia techsupport concerning external connections, I have a question as well.

I have a dv5t-1000 with both a VGA and HDMI port on it. I have a TV downstairs that can connect to the HDMI, however, my upstairs TV (and the one in question) has only composite and s-video inputs (and stereo audio).

I was looking at a cable from AMAZON that claims that if the VGA has TV-out signals it will work:

"This VGA Adapter to TV S-Video RCA Out Cable allows video output from your PC/laptop computer to any TV with S-Video or RCA video input.

Note: Your VGA card must support TV out directly through VGA port function. Please consult with your VGA card's user manual for more information."
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Inch-Adapter-S-Video-Cable/dp/B001BZQTC6/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I5OFH0LIDGX2D&colid=1KUA3CJGR78PE

HP support says that the s-video and composite video will work, but told me the audio probably won't, but to check with nVidia.

nVidia says it won't work: "Unfortunately, no Nvidia based product supports TV out via the VGA /DB15 port. Only non interlaced formats are officially supported. This excludes legacy TV's. Also HDMI does not support analog VGA signals at all. Your HP computer is only designed with HDTV out support in mind."

I don't think nVidia gets the question. HP I think is misinformed. If I had the technical specifications for the nVidia adapter "256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS", I would know whether I could or not.

It stands to reason that if nVidia is already processing the audio in the HDMI, it has access to embed it into the VGA along with s-video and composite video. Hence the cable adapter shown above would work.

I had a Dell Inspiron that had a similar breakout cable that would adapt a TV-out connection to another monitor into the 4 components I want (s-video and composite and L&R stereo RCA jacks) and that was about 5 years ago. Even HP was sure that it is standard for the VGA to support the video formats out from the VGA.

I would like to know if this cable will indeed support the audio signals along with the video ones. I could also get just the video signal adapter as well.

I don't need high resolution. I have some slideshows with audio that I want to display on that TV for a group setting, so high definition is not a requirement.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

Hi CyberRon,

I have the same question, only I need just the video signal to use a projector, not the audio.

Really need to know before purchasing a laptop (PAVILION DV6-1050US) that comes with the 9200M if it will work with a cable like the one you mention (VGA to S-video).

Have you tried it out?

Otherwise, does anybody know about a reliable source where I could find out about video card capabilities so I go for the right one for my needs?

Thank you!

 

It's more than powerful enough to output high resolutions on both.

You are right that it's not a very powerful card for playing newer games, but that's not what the OP seems to ask.

 

I finally resolved this issue by purchasing a PC to TV converter after hearing that cables don't work. I purchased one from www.Sewelldirect.com and it has worked fine for my needs. They even give you all the cables you need, and at a great price ($39.95).
Here is the link to the one I purchased.
http://sewelldirect.com/PC-to-TV-Converter.asp
Great service - quality product - good price.

 

Hi folks,

I believe I have the same problem. I am looking for a LCD screen for my dv5t notebook (256 MB GF9200 on board). It will probably be a kind of 24' screen so high resolutions would be appreciated. Somebody have mentioned that with use of HDMI higher than 1900x resolutions should be OK. Does anyone checked it already out?
It may be a kind of offtipic, but you may know - do you know whether linux nvidia drivers won't cause any troubles with connecting external monitor with high resolutions?