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    Monitor Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by rekai, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. rekai

    rekai Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am currently using a asus m51sn and I was wondering if I purchase and attatch a external lcd through the dvi out will I get a higher resolution then the 12080x800 that I am currently getting on my notebook lcd display. Also if anyone has any suggestions for a monitor under $400
     
    rekai, Jun 26, 2008
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  2. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    The native resolution of your on board screen has nothing to do with the external. Yes you can buy better. I have no recommendations sorry.
     
    powerpack, Jun 26, 2008
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  3. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    With DVI you can output the image to a max resolution of 1920x1200(24 inch LCD).
     
    eleron911, Jun 26, 2008
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