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    2 quick questions about Z (HDMI + Screensaver)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Stalvros, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. Stalvros

    Stalvros Notebook Evangelist

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    1st -
    with regards to the HDMI, i'm now thinking of purchasing
    a Sony 32 inch HD-ready TV just so that I can use it as an 'output'
    to my display.

    But will it work?
    Like, if possible I also want to use it as a temporary external monitor in case I need a bigger screen. But will it display everything? Like I don't want it not being able to display videos played on my laptop and such because the TV doesn't read mkv file or etc.

    2nd -
    Also with regards to the screensaver.
    I wanted to ask as well. I went to this SONY station in Jakarta.
    I think they were playing this 'screensaver' on the Sony FW and there were 2 screensavers. One is Christmas and one is Halloween. Now the funny thing about this screensaver is that when I walk towards it, my face was there and suddenly there's this SANTA HAT which pops above my head! I think its a cute screensaver. Where can I get it?
     
    Stalvros, Dec 23, 2008
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  2. xpow

    xpow Notebook Enthusiast

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    1) yes it'll work, the video will be displayed on the tv because your laptop is the one that plays the video and output it on other screen (in this case is your tv), for full hd resolution, i think you need tv with 1080p

    2) i heard this kind of screensaver a while back but i've got no clue as where you can get it
     
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  3. Stalvros

    Stalvros Notebook Evangelist

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    umm for the 1st, can i just do it with HD-ready TV?
    like, i don't really need FULL-HD TV right?
     
    Stalvros, Dec 23, 2008
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    yes you can do it but im not sure if you could get the highest resolution that your video card support
     
    xpow, Dec 24, 2008
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    ummm for the 2nd,
    i found out its actually a program that came pre-installed
    with my Sony Vaio Z

    - Magic I-Visual Effects
    - Webcam Companion 2

    As you can see, there are 6 themes so far~
    - Cowboy
    - Halloween
    - Pilot airplane
    - Pirate
    - Football Rugby
    - Ceaser Rome

    I wonder where I can get some more XD
    Also, in FULL SCREEN mode, it doesn't seem to fully
    utilise my Z screen -_-. The max resoultion I can go to
    is 640 x 320
     
    Stalvros, Dec 25, 2008
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