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How to tell if a PC notebook can power a 1900 x1024 LCD monitor?
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Apr 29, 2010, 08:33 PM
 
How to tell if a PC notebook can power a Samsung 1900 x1024 LCD monitor?

This isn't an issue on Macs, so have no idea what to do. Please assist - my job is upgrading my system and I prefer a Thinkpad like this:

Lenovo ThinkPad T410 2518 - Core i5 540M 2.53 GHz - 14.1" TFT and other Notebook Computers at CDW.com

(Video Output - Graphics Processor Vendor: Intel 5700MHD , Intel HD Graphics )

but I have no idea if it will power my screen.




Thanks. Cheers to anyone who can link me to a recommended system on CDW or anywhere else.
     
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Apr 29, 2010, 08:48 PM
 
From your site
Video Output


Graphics Processor Vendor: Intel HD Graphics



Mainboard


Chipset Type: Mobile Intel QM57 Express

Connector Type: 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

Interface: VGA

Type: Display / video


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Connector Type: 20 pin DisplayPort

Interface: DisplayPort

Type: Audio / video

That chipset supports:
HDMI delivers uncompressed HD video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in a single cable, supporting all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. This chipset also supports the DisplayPort* interface with up to 2560 x 1600 resolution.
Looks like you're good to go with that one.
     
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Apr 29, 2010, 08:58 PM
 
Sorry,

The above info is only partially correct, but you're still golden with it.

Originally Posted by http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2010/01/25/intel-gma-hd-graphics-performance/1
Also note that a dual-link DVI connection is not included in its spec, so it's limited to 1920x1200 via DVI and by extension
     
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Apr 29, 2010, 09:04 PM
 
Also, for the record: 1900 x 1024 is a really weird resolution. I've never actually heard of that one before.
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Apr 29, 2010, 09:27 PM
 
its a 16 by 8.5 ratio. Weird. Ultra widescreen?
     
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Apr 30, 2010, 12:23 PM
 
Thanks, I'm learning a lot!

I think this may be a good option, this is the "410" which is one level above the "510":

Lenovo ThinkPad W510 4319 - Core i7 720QM 1.6 GHz - 15.6" TFT and other Notebook Computers at CDW.com

It has the same specs as you mentioned above

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I made a mistake, the LCD I have is 1920 x 1080
     
   
 
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