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    SZ running at 1080p - possible?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by AlexMcIver, Dec 11, 2006.

  1. AlexMcIver

    AlexMcIver Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking into buying an HDTV over the coming few months. I'm feeling compelled to go for a 1080p set, as it's likely to gain more and more support in the coming years. I was wondering though if the Vaio SZ is capable of outputting at 1920x1080, as been able to use an HDTV as a large external monitor is quite appealling. I don't expect to be able to game at that resolution, I just want to use it for normal desktop applications if possible. I don't have the docking station so it'll need to be through the VGA port. If anyone has any experience with using a Vaio SZ with a 1080p screen could you let me know if it worked well?
     
    AlexMcIver, Dec 11, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Personally, I would look into an external monitor instead of a TV. They'll both use VGA, but the monitor is cheaper for the same performance.
     
    Greg, Dec 11, 2006
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  3. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    From what I gather, if you get a monitor bigger than 22", the VGA connection will not be the best for clarity.

    I'm quite sure you can achieve HD resolution with the go 7400, but you'll have to shut the VAIO monitor off as I believe the external monitor can only match that of the laptop screen if both are in use.

    I have a 20.1" UXGA LCD that lost its DVI input when my GPU burnt out. Its VGA works, but it is considerably less crisp than it was with an older GPU and DVI.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 11, 2006
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  4. lamtutu

    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    Hi.
    If you was looking for a HDTV could use like a monitor with 1920x1080 here a solution . Buy a Sony HDTV LCD with 1080P and XBR2 and up. You will happy with it. I got 40 XBR2 hooked up with SZ -110 via VGA I can run 1920x1080 with out any problem.Hope it help
     
    lamtutu, Dec 12, 2006
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  5. MxMoney

    MxMoney Notebook Consultant

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    I use my Samsung 1080p 1920 x 1080
    52" 96 series LCD panel with my laptop and it looks excellent.
     
    MxMoney, Dec 13, 2006
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    jordan_327 Notebook Consultant

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    I can't get mine to work with my 26" samsung
     
    jordan_327, Dec 13, 2006
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  7. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Would you mind taking a picture of it for me please? :)
     
    Rahul, Dec 13, 2006
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