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    SZ with external monitor?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by marblehead, Jan 28, 2007.

  1. marblehead

    marblehead Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm using my SZ with the Sony docking station, but would like to purchase a larger external monitor for when I'm at my desk. I'm really confused as to what my best option would be. What should the resolution capabilities of the external monitor be?

    Anyone with specific expeience?
    Thanks
     
    marblehead, Jan 28, 2007
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  2. roor

    roor Notebook Deity

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    it can handle pretty much any monitor, even the 22"w dell ones.
    although i dont know if it can handle the mac cinema ones

    i have a 17" 1280x1024 hooked up when at home at its great.
     
    roor, Jan 29, 2007
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  3. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    The SZ is capable of outputting
    up to 2048 x 1536 pixels for ordinary monitor.
    up to 1920 x 1200 pixels for DVI monitor.

    I run SZ at 1280 x 1024 with my 19" LCD (ordinary connection). It's pretty sharp. Hey, it's even sharp with my 6 year old Sony notebook.
     
    hendra, Jan 29, 2007
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  4. T2k

    T2k Notebook Consultant

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    It's working fine here in 1920x1200 on HP 2335 via RGB in both modes - though a bit blurry, even with 7400... I guess you better off buying a $1xx docking station with DVI output.
     
    T2k, Jan 29, 2007
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  5. marblehead

    marblehead Notebook Enthusiast

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    So any monitor with native resolution of below the above figures should look nice and sharp?
    Where can I find those output numbers mentioned above?
    Any recs for a nice clear monitor?
    Sorry for all of the noob questions.
     
    marblehead, Jan 29, 2007
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