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    x201: Picture quality when hooked up to a monitor

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JWBlue, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    Is the picture quality equivalent to a desktop being hooked up to a monitor?
     
    JWBlue, Mar 24, 2011
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  2. ThinkLover

    ThinkLover Notebook Consultant

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    If you are using VGA cable, check if it's not some cheap piece of crap.
     
    ThinkLover, Mar 24, 2011
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  3. GomJabbar

    GomJabbar Notebook Consultant

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    I find the VGA connection very good on my T42 ThinkPad. It should be no different on your X201.
     
    GomJabbar, Mar 24, 2011
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  4. Voodoofreak

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    I'm using a VGA cable on an external Acer LCD with 1400x900 display. It looks great and works like a charm.
     
    Voodoofreak, Mar 24, 2011
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  5. ThinkLover

    ThinkLover Notebook Consultant

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    Try different one :D

    4 different vga cables that I've found in my computer-parts-wardrobe gave me blurry effect on TV. Then, finally, I've bought for about 5$ smth like this one:
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    And now the quality is perfect :)
     
    ThinkLover, Mar 25, 2011
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  6. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    The quality of the cable would depend on the length of vga cable, whether it is properly insulated from EM interferences, quality of copper wires, and whether the connector has any signs of oxidation.

    For the best picture quality go with digital connection, like dvi or displayport (available through the X200 ultrabase).
     
    lead_org, Mar 25, 2011
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  7. KnightZero

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    I just added a second monitor on my desk, an old Sylvania 15 inch LCD. Quality is great, although the Sylvania's backlight is starting to fade after all these years. It is still more than adequate for a quick RDP session, or tossing a movie on while I work on the main screen.
     
    KnightZero, Mar 25, 2011
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  8. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Also, if you want to use VGA, make sure to calibrate with a test pattern so you can get 1:1.
     
    namaiki, Mar 25, 2011
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