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    X200 VGA Output? Any good?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Prince_Phoenix, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Just wondering. I mean directly from the machine - not via the Ultrabase. That's the main thing bothering me about buying the X200. It has to connect seamlessly to my 22 inch Samsung monitor. No way that I'm going to work on a 12 inch screen all day.

    Also do I get to keep my monitor's native resolutions - or will it only give me the 1280 by 800 crap.
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Oct 14, 2008
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    It works just fine with an extended desktop on my 20" Viewsonic 2026wa (1680x1050). Text is sharp and color is good. I think it will only force you to use 1280x800 (or lower) if you want a cloned display, as long as you choose extended (or external only) you can select pretty much any resolution you want.
     
    jonlumpkin, Oct 14, 2008
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  3. AznRacerNSX

    AznRacerNSX Notebook Evangelist

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    works on the 24 inch... 1920 x 1200
     
    AznRacerNSX, Oct 14, 2008
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    lakpapak Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can also verify that it works with the 24in 1920x1200 but I have to say that the quality of the Displayport (I have the DP to DVI adapter) is leaps and bounds better than VGA ...

    Go with the digital out if you can but this matters only for 1920x1200. 1680x1050 is fine either on VGA or DP ...
     
    lakpapak, Oct 14, 2008
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  5. AznRacerNSX

    AznRacerNSX Notebook Evangelist

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    ya... i have two 24 inches hooked up.. through the ultrabase and you can definitely notice the difference between the digital and analog output.
     
    AznRacerNSX, Oct 15, 2008
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have done it with 1600x1200. It is fine for office work.
     
    jaredy, Oct 15, 2008
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