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    I have a I/O question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by recoil56, May 28, 2011.

  1. recoil56

    recoil56 Newbie

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    (If this is wrong section I apologize in advance)
    Hi,
    I wanted to say thanks to everyone who replied my question like a week ago. As of right now I'm still deciding what laptop to get.

    I did have a question, though, pertaining to I/O. What is the difference between a CRT out and a VGA out? They look the same, but are they cross compatible? Having the VGA out has been important to me. I have been hooking up my laptop to projectors at school through VGA cords.

    The laptop that specifically says CRT out is the NP5160
    custom gaming laptops - Welcome to Sager Notebooks

    I couldn't figure this out with google. Please help!
     
    recoil56, May 28, 2011
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  2. richierichdollar

    richierichdollar Notebook Geek

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    CRT is VGA port dont worry about it.
     
    richierichdollar, May 28, 2011
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    CRT is a type of monitor not a type of output.

    VGA is the type of connection (uses a DB15 connector) and is used for CRT monitors usually and is still highly in use for newer LCD monitors as well.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 28, 2011
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