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    T61 Couple of questions... video card and DVI

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lowspeed, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. lowspeed

    lowspeed Notebook Evangelist

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    1) Does the advanced docking station support DVI ?
    2) Which of the graphic cards will support 1920 x 1200 ? (if all which should i really get?)


    Thanks!


    P.S i currently have a T61W with integrated graphics card and so far i like it's been great (with a little bumpy ride).

    I need to get another one as a desktop replacement.
     
    lowspeed, Nov 19, 2007
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    philfna, Nov 19, 2007
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  3. LucM

    LucM Notebook Guru

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    Hi,
    The advanced dock supports DVI, however your integrated graphics does not.
    Only the ThinkPads that have an NVIDIA will output over the DVI.

    Resolutions of 1920x1200 is no problem with any of the NVIDIA's.
    I am actually running it at home with two 1920 x 1200 monitors attached. One via DVI and the other via VGA. This is with an NVS 140M.

    If you are thinking about gaming I suggest one of the T61P models with the FX 570M.
    If you want to stay wide screen it will be a 15.4".
     
    LucM, Nov 21, 2007
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    Really great advice.
     
    philfna, Nov 21, 2007
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    dawn Notebook Consultant

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    NOT TRUE WITH T61!!! The integrated graphics in T61 (Intel Media Accelerator X3100) does support DVI pass-through via Advanced (Mini) Dock. See Lenovo's Advanced Dock Overview or first-hand experience of users actually using it. It may not be compatible with dual-link DVI required for high resolutions such as 1920x1200, though.
     
    dawn, Nov 22, 2007
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