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    Dell U2711 with VAIO SA3

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by immel, Jan 13, 2012.

  1. immel

    immel Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to output WQHD through HDMI or VGA on this machine? Or would the output resolution be limited to 1920*1200?

    Has anyone tried? Does anyone here have the chance to try it, for me and anyone else wondering?

    I'd prefer to use the HDMI, as I've had a number of bad experiences with VGA quality/noise.

    The thing is, I could ask for a U2711 at work, but it seems like a bad idea if the laptop doesn't even support it.

    Cheers!
     
    immel, Jan 13, 2012
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  2. xxGenericSNxx

    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    From what I understand about the Sony Z which uses Sony's own video drivers like on your SA, you're limited to 1980X1200 via HDMI. With that said, there has been at least one member (computercowboy) who got this monitor running on his Z. He had to use hacked graphics card drivers in order to get it working.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/son...ithout-vidock-works-but-i-need-some-help.html

    If you own the SA and have the monitor at work, why don't you bring it to work to try it out?
     
    xxGenericSNxx, Jan 13, 2012
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  3. immel

    immel Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have the monitor, but I could request it to be bought if I wanted, but I'd better know if it works first :)

    Thanks for the link!
     
    immel, Jan 14, 2012
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    jeremyshaw, Jan 14, 2012
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