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    Hi Def External Monitor

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by CuriousN, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. CuriousN

    CuriousN Notebook Evangelist

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    What kind of connectivity do I need to have to connect a monitor with a res of 2560 x 1600, at its native res? Anything besides a dual link DVI?
     
    CuriousN, Mar 3, 2009
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    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    HDMI would be your choice number 2 besides DVI
     
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    Gazza_DJ Notebook Consultant

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    You could use VGA, just.
     
    Gazza_DJ, Mar 3, 2009
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    VGA = 1920 x 1200 max
     
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  5. CuriousN

    CuriousN Notebook Evangelist

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    i guess my question boils down to hdmi vs dvi, which is best?
     
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    Nope, maximum is higher than that, pretty sure.
     
    Gazza_DJ, Mar 4, 2009
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    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    No. You're wrong. As always.

    Both are digital, so they're equal.


    Yes, it's higher, the highest i've been able to go with VGA is 2048x1536, and AFAIK i haven't seen anyone else gone higher with VGA, that's why i answered hdmi to the topic, just to make sure i don't say VGA when i personally have never tested higher resolutions :)

    Do you know the limitation of VGA?
     
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    Im not sure, i know its 2xxx x something lol. Definately go for a digital connection though.
     
    Gazza_DJ, Mar 4, 2009
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    CuriousN Notebook Evangelist

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    2048x1536 is max for vga for sure
    but does hdmi fully support 2560 x 1600?
     
    CuriousN, Mar 4, 2009
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    After doing a little bit of research (as in 2 minutes on your favourite search engine), HDMI 1.3 can support 2560x1600, however a lot of monitors are not HDMI 1.3 compatible, therefore will not accept 2560x1600 over HDMI, leaving dual link DVI as the only option.
     
    Gazza_DJ, Mar 4, 2009
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Not many notebooks can connect to a 30". Best bet is to find one that has dual link DVI. HDMI compatibility is iffiy at best and DisplayPort hasnt really caught on yet.
     
    lixuelai, Mar 4, 2009
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