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What kind of video cable do I need?
Hello,
I just got a brand new Alienware M11x and a Viewsonice 1080p HD monitor. The monitor has a connection for DVI and something else called D-SUB.
My laptop on the otherhand only seems to have an HDMI slot and another kind of slot that looks like a D
The connections of the laptop and monitor don't seem to match one another.
Would you be able to recommend what I need to buy so I can connect the two together?
Thanks!
Crixus
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December 19th, 2010 08:00
It sounds like you have too choices. It's a bit hard to tell without visuals but this D-Sub you're talking about should be a straight VGA connection. Your other choice would be a HDMI to DVI cable connection which would give you HD quality I believe.
C_ronic
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December 19th, 2010 13:00
Get a DVI to HDMI adapter for the monitor. They only cost a few dollars. Then get an HDMI cable and connect the two. You will get full 1080p HD if you do it this way.