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    Using the DV7/DV6 for monitors over 1920x1080.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by LiquidSean, Jun 17, 2011.

  1. LiquidSean

    LiquidSean Newbie

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    Hi all!

    I'm a long time NBR reader, but have never really posted anything before.

    I bought the DV7t QE, which arrived just in time for my birthday. :D

    I've been planning on getting a Dell U2711, but much to my dismay I noticed that my new laptop only has VGA and HDMI (Unless I missed something?). :(

    I looked into it, and it appears that the newest Pavilions use HDMI 1.4, which should theoretically be able to bust that 1920x1080 cap.

    My question is, what monitors -- if any -- can use HDMI for above 1080p resolutions? Preferably I want a monitor in the 27-30 inch realm.

    Please help, I don't want to have to return my precious. :\

    Thanks,

    Sean
     
    LiquidSean, Jun 17, 2011
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  2. wittynorseman

    wittynorseman Notebook Consultant

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    wittynorseman, Jun 18, 2011
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  3. LiquidSean

    LiquidSean Newbie

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    Well in that case, how bad does 1080p look on, say, a U2711 or equivalent?

    My ideal setup is that my laptop and desktop will be sharing a single monitor: the desktop using DVI-D, and the laptop using HDMI.

    Thinking about it, even if it could display the resolution, it probably wouldn't be that smooth on the laptop.
     
    LiquidSean, Jun 18, 2011
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    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    That's weird, the hdmi 1.4 spec should allow it reach over 4k res
     
    Falco152, Jun 18, 2011
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    wittynorseman Notebook Consultant

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    One would thinks so looking at the HDMI 1.4 specs.

    Here is the rest of the info from AMD because I left out a few details.
     
    wittynorseman, Jun 18, 2011
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    vorob Notebook Deity

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    ive got u2711 and its little bit blurried
     
    vorob, Jun 18, 2011
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    otacon Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Dell 24" LCD running at 1920x1080 and it's gorgeous. I plan on just swapping my old lappy with the dv7 next week when I get it. With 1920x1080 being the native resolution I'm guessing it should look just as good. HDMI 1.4's hardware limit is 4096×2160. I'm surprised HP/AMD hold it back.
     
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    @Otacon, I love your username; MGS is one of my favorite game series. :D

    @vorob, Could you explain this a little more? Or better yet, take a picture of your laptop running on the U2711 over HDMI? I've got a lot of graduation money that might be going toward a new monitor. ;P
     
    LiquidSean, Jun 19, 2011
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