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The resolution spec on laptops is just for the built in screen. If you plug it into an external monitor you use the resolution of the external monitor. So the
by ChrisClark 13y ago
The resolution spec on laptops is just for the built in screen. If you plug it into an external monitor you use the resolution of the external monitor.
So the resolution of the laptop does not limit external monitors.
- hardwaresofton 13y agowhat I meant was that if the hardware put together expecting to push that many pixels with good performance, it's more likely it won't skip a beat pushing to something bigger?
- joncalhoun 13y agofwiw I use a macbook pro retina and push to a 30" dell monitor (2560x1600) and a 24" monitor (1920x1200) at the same time. it probably can't run games at max res but it does great for movies, Netflix, coding, etc.
- hardwaresofton 13y agoas far as form factor, I'm eyeing an air, but that's reassuring to hear.
- joncalhoun 13y agofwiw I use a macbook pro retina and push to a 30" dell monitor (2560x1600) and a 24" monitor (1920x1200) at the same time. it probably can't run games at max res but it does great for movies, Netflix, coding, etc.
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