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    X61 and DVI

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by furrycute, May 31, 2007.

  1. furrycute

    furrycute Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there anyway I can get a DVI out with the X61? I don't see a DVI out with the ultrabase.
     
    furrycute, May 31, 2007
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    burningrave101 Notebook Deity

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    There is no DVI with the ultrabase? I thought that was one of the primary reasons to get the ultrabase next to the built in optical drive. I wish laptop makers would give up VGA already and go to DVI.
     
    burningrave101, May 31, 2007
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    I found out the hard way that even if the ultrabase has DVI, it may not work depending on the notebook being used.

    I had a Z60t and ordered a docking station for it with DVI. Once I received it, I discovered that my particular laptop wouldn't activate the DVI. Apparently some Z-series the DVI will work with, and others not.

    You'll want to do your homework before buying if DVI is a must.
     
    Jackboot, May 31, 2007
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  4. Wangta

    Wangta Notebook Guru

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    Wow - no DVI with the X61!? Thats ridiculous! Isn't this the state of the art, cutting edge ultra professional portable laptop???

    I don't understand why they wouldn't put that on the Ultrabase!? Doesn't the T61 Port Replicator have a DVI output?

    Jackboot - curious, does the T series support DVI output via port replicator??
     
    Wangta, Jun 9, 2007
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  5. furrycute

    furrycute Notebook Evangelist

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    Well up to and including the Nappa chipset, the Intel integrated graphics chip did not support DVI.

    I think it is only with the recent introduction of the Santa Rosa chipset has the new Intel integrated chipset started supporting DVI.
     
    furrycute, Jun 9, 2007
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    How does Apple do it then? The Macbook has Napa and DVI.
     
    swarmer, Jun 10, 2007
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    spike229 Notebook Consultant

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    macs are smarter :)
    jk
     
    spike229, Jun 10, 2007
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    Early Z60's didnt throw DVI out of the docking stations, but every with the core 2 duo does. There isnt any model sold currently that wont put out DVI even with integrated video.
     
    dietcokefiend, Jun 10, 2007
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