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    HP dv8408us..Which Expansion base?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by CCityInstaller, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. CCityInstaller

    CCityInstaller Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking for an expansion base to give me a DVI output on my 8408us. I simply cannot stand the VGA output on my Acer 20.1" LCD. Could anyone tell me what I need?
     
    CCityInstaller, Mar 22, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    xb2000 or xc2000
     
    Greg, Mar 22, 2007
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    dagamer34 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Umm.. neither of those give a DVI signal. As far as I know, you're limited to VGA output. The only HP consumer-class notebook that I know has a DVI compatible port is the dv9000t through a HDMI port. Sorry, I don't think you can get DVI on your dv8000.
     
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    I hope you are mistaken. This seemed like the perfect notebook when I purchased it, however I am really starting to detest it due to the lack of DVI. I was under the impression that the whole purpose of the expansion port on these models was to enable extra display options.
     
    CCityInstaller, Mar 22, 2007
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    Yeah, sorry, but I guess that doesn't include DVI.
     
    dagamer34, Mar 22, 2007
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