What resolution and picture quality you get through a component video connection from PC/notebook to TV is heavily dependent on a variety of factors. In general, component video connections are not designed for high resolution PC output. Also, some TV's will limit the visual quality on component video connections to "DVD" quality (480p) due to (ignorant) digital rights management concerns by lawmakers and manufacturers.
That being said, you should get a decent 720x480 image for video from the computer to the tv. Text will rarely be "sharp" unless it's a large font. Using a shielded component video cable seems to help in some cases with "ghosting" or blurry text. Depending on your video drivers, video adaptors capability, native resolution of your tv.. you may be able to use higher resolutions,
but you need to check your TV's owner manual for what PC resolutions your TV will support, or you may damage your TV! Yes, really. This goes for what refresh rate you use as well.
Newer LCD, Plasma, and even some rear projection TV's are capable of higher resolutions through component video, but the picture quality will never be as good as the 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) connection, DVI, or HDMI.
So, again, the output resolution your notebook is capable of through the component video cable is dependent on what video adaptor it has, and the drivers you use for it. But, the visual quality is more dependent on your TV.
Even though it says for the 1710, in my experience it works for the E1505/6400 series as well. Dell does not support use on systems it has not deemed compatible, so your mileage may vary. If you have further questions about it, ask here.
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