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    dvi adapter for x220

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hollyh, Oct 26, 2011.

  1. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    i just realized the ultrabase 3 doesnt have dvi!

    anyone have good recs for an analog to dvi adapter? ive never done this, thnx
     
    hollyh, Oct 26, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    There's no cheap adapter from analog to digital that works well, and besides, you'd only get VGA quality. I'd suggest getting a DisplayPort to DVI adapter instead, those can be found for under $10. I got mine for ~$4.
     
    MidnightSun, Oct 26, 2011
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    yeap just use a displayport to dvi, it works a treat and very cheap.
     
    lead_org, Oct 26, 2011
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  4. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    thanks guys, good to know
     
    hollyh, Oct 27, 2011
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