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    T61 max resolution output through VGA

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pepclub, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. pepclub

    pepclub Notebook Consultant

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    So I've been trying to connect my T61 to my TV (40" HD), but it seems the maximum resolution setting in Presentation director is limited to my native LCD resolution (1280 x 800), thus I can only get 1280 x 768 (TV support res) to my TV.

    My TV supports up to 1920 x 1080. Is there anyway to output that resolution through VGA to my TV? Or am I limited to my native LCD res?

    GFX - Quadro NVS 140m
     
    pepclub, Mar 24, 2010
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    only in extended mode and not in clone mode can you get the higher resolution of the HD TV.
     
    lead_org, Mar 24, 2010
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  3. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Extended or "projector only" modes should allow you to hit 1920x1080. That being said many TVs (even 1080p models) don't work nicely with 1920x1080 over VGA (1280x720 or 1366x768 often works better, but you may be lucky).
     
    jonlumpkin, Mar 24, 2010
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You could pick up the dock and a DVI to HDMI cable for $60-70 bucks.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 24, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    or just the lenovo usb2dvi converter.
     
    lead_org, Mar 25, 2010
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    pepclub Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks all for the replies, setting the display to external only works. 1920x1080 @ 60Hz displays perfectly on my TV through VGA.
     
    pepclub, Mar 25, 2010
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