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    My Envy 17 3 Screen Setup - VGA Resolution Issues

    Discussion in 'HP' started by bevoduz, Apr 4, 2011.

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    Here's some pictures of my setup. I attached a small wire shelf under my desk and attached a large 180mm fan under it blowing up at an angle. It keeps my Envy very cool with ample air flow.

    I'm posting to show it off, but also looking for help because I can't get the VGA resolution higher than 1680x1050. When I adjust it up, it just causes the screen to go blank. I mainly use this screen to watch movies/etc while working, so I can live with the current resolution, but it bothers me since it should be able to support 1920x1080 according to everything I've read.

    I have all the latest drivers, etc.. I just don't know what to do from this point. Anyone have a similar issue, or suggestion?

    On another note, I'm using Sugarsync on my envy, older HP laptop, Droid X, and Xoom, and it's freaking awesome! If you haven't checked it out, sign up here and get 5.5gb free just for joining!
     

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    Oh forgot to mention it's a 17-1181NR.
     
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