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    Thinking about U2412M as external display for my Z2

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by phoebusvh, May 9, 2012.

  1. phoebusvh

    phoebusvh Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I don't surf here enough anymore but I remember seeing people saying they experienced problem getting the right resolution to external display. I have my eyes on the U2412M from Dell. Will I run into any problems? I'd like to get a mounting device so that I can move it closer while working and farther away while not, is there one that is preferred over others? I would probably use it in vertical mode often too.
    Thanks in advance,
     
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    there is currently a deal on U2412M here: Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" IPS LCD Monitor | LogicBUY

    also, Z2's HDMI port supports 1920x1080@60Hz. you can drive higher resolution monitors with Z2 as well, but you need to lower the refresh rate. there is a thread here that talks about exactly that.
     
    darxide_sorcerer, May 9, 2012
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    pyr0 100% laptop dynamite

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    The U2412M is a 16:10 1920x1200px screen. And 1920x1200@60Hz works flawlessly over HDMI. Reduced blanking is the keyword here.
     
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    ah, good to know. thanks for the information. :)
     
    darxide_sorcerer, May 9, 2012
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    phoebusvh Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the info guys. I did some research and this seems to be one of the best for the price. I have limited desk space so hanging is the only options. Hopefully, there is a mounting device out there that is slim enough and able to do the rotation.
     
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    check monoprice.com for VESA mounts.
     
    darxide_sorcerer, May 10, 2012
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