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    Outputting 1280x800 on 1400x900

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by elektricdom, Apr 11, 2008.

  1. elektricdom

    elektricdom Newbie

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    I'm currently considering the XPS M1330 as a mobile laptop for university next year, but I also hope to output the standard resolution 1280x800 laptop screen on a 1400x900 monitor for desk use. Would there be any significant blurring or pixellation?
     
    elektricdom, Apr 11, 2008
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  2. SpeedyMods

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    The blurring will most likely be noticeable. LCD's really don't like being run at non-native resolutions.
     
    SpeedyMods, Apr 11, 2008
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    May ask why first then I will give you some insights if I can.
     
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  4. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Uhh, why don't u just output 1440*900 on the 1440*900 external monitor?

    You know that the laptop LCD's native resolution has nothing to do with the max output of your videocard right?

    So just cuz u have a wxga LCD doesn't mean that that's the max that your video card can display on an external monitor. I have a crappy Acer with a 1280*800 LCD and when connected to my 24" Dell LCD it displays at 1900*1200.
     
    adinu, Apr 11, 2008
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  5. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    As adinu stated, the resolution of your laptop display has no influence on the external monitor.
     
    SmoothTofu, Apr 11, 2008
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    I agree that native has nothing to do with external - I have a 3yr old Vaio FS-550 w/onboard Intel graphics, 1280X786 res and it ports out to my HP 22" 1680x1050 just fine - actually, almost excellent. I was quite surprised.
     
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  7. elektricdom

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    Thanks guys... I wasn't aware you could exceed the laptop display's native resolution.
     
    elektricdom, Apr 12, 2008
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    Its ok, you will only be branded with that title that is under your name! Newbie!

    Jokes jokes, we all learn.
     
    loklaan, Apr 12, 2008
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    Thanks guys! You gave away all my insights! Alas oh well.
     
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  10. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Haha gotta be quicker than that kid.
     
    adinu, Apr 12, 2008
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