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    does every laptop with X3100 supports extended desktop using the VGA output?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by dmdmdm, Nov 29, 2008.

  1. dmdmdm

    dmdmdm Notebook Enthusiast

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    (in addition to "clone desktop")
    does it depend on the manufacturer?
     
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    It is an included feature for any notebook with the X3100, just need the right drivers, which are loaded by default.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Nov 29, 2008
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    is it possible to set the y-resolution in second monitor to be different from the y-resolution in laptop's LCD (in extend desktop mode)?
     
    dmdmdm, Nov 29, 2008
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    i'm fairly sure you can set a different resolution for the second monitor. not entirely sure though.
     
    whizzo, Nov 29, 2008
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    Correct, they do not have to match resolutions.
     
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    the desktop doesn't have to be rectangle? it can be two connected rectangles with different heights?
     
    dmdmdm, Nov 29, 2008
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    Yes, my laptop has a 1280x800 screen and can I run a 1920x1080(or was it 1920x1200) CRT simultaneously.

    My video card is an Intel Extreme Graphics 2, which is some 3 generations behind than yours.
     
    namaiki, Nov 29, 2008
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    Lol, yes they can be different, (again).
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 29, 2008
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