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    Does the sager have video input ?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by stonesl, Dec 1, 2013.

  1. stonesl

    stonesl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, everyone !
    I want to know if the sager has video input . maybe i will buy a psp or xbox . so if it has the video input . i can use it as the monitor . someone told me the old sager has video input . but he is not sure the lastest one . thx .
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    There were a couple of old models but none of the current ones do.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 1, 2013
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    You need to get a USB adapter with video in, then you can use the monitor for xbox etc.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Dec 1, 2013
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    Yes, a USB 3.0 with video in will do it. Be sure to check for lag in reviews as it will vary. Alienware has hdmi in on some models, and I am sure some other brands might as well.
     
    ajnindlo, Dec 1, 2013
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    Thx. So except alienware , which brands has it ? I try to search it , but not founded . :(
     
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    I don't know, as I just focused on gaming laptops. You may want to post in the what notebook should I get section.

    Monitors are pretty cheap, in fact they might be cheaper than spending more on a laptop with video in. I know the Alienware would have cost me an extra $375 over a simular Sager. And that was with a discount. I have seen monitors for close to a hundred. Then there are TVs with video in. Lots of options. In the end I liked the idea of video in, but it wasn't really a big deal to me.
     
    ajnindlo, Dec 2, 2013
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    I havent seen any other brands besides Alienware that do have it.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Dec 2, 2013
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    You could look for a model with HDMI input but the USB3 idea means you can get the machine that fits your other needs rather than compromising on one that has a native input.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 3, 2013
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