Dell U2711 and XPS 15? Full 2560x1440 resolution?

Syphon · 31 Jul 2011 at 23:59

Hi,

I've currently got a U2711 monitor which I love.

I'm thinking about getting a new XPS 15 laptop (Gt525M card). I've searched and searched and can't find a definitive answer to confirm before I hit the buy button that I'm going to be able to use the laptop with the monitor at 2560x1440.

I don't suppose on the off chance anyone is running the same setup here?

From what I can see, it should be ok, but would prefer an expert opinion first.

Thanks.

Surveyor · 1 Aug 2011 at 00:26

Similar question in this thread:

Is this the right 27" monitor for me?

If you follow my link in post #4 it suggests the U2711 will only do 1080p over HDMI and I think that's the only output the laptop has.

There may be a work around if you look at the last post in the thread.

Baddass · 1 Aug 2011 at 11:12

keep in mind that HDMI will only do 1920 x 1080 (1080P) which will look strange / blurred on a screen with a higher native resolution. you need a Dual link DVI output to handle that res, so maybe best checking with the manufacturer direct.

Syphon · 1 Aug 2011 at 11:26

Thanks for your replies.

This says the laptop has a mini display port:

http://www.dell.com/uk/p/xps-l502x/pd

Should this be able to do the trick rather than HDMI?

The monitor has a display port:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&sku=224-8284&redirect=1

Ta

Surveyor · 1 Aug 2011 at 11:58

DisplayPort will be fine.

You'll need a mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable or an adapter so you can connect a full size DisplayPort cable.

Baddass · 1 Aug 2011 at 13:04

yes, DisplayPort can handle resolutions above 1902 x 1080 so should be ok hopefully

Syphon · 1 Aug 2011 at 13:22

Cheers.

It looks like it should be ok on paper, but I was hoping to find someone who has said 100% it works for them, but in all my web searching I've drawn a blank. I don't want to blow £600+ on the laptop and then find it doesn't.

Apparently dell live help are useless

inflynx · 1 Aug 2011 at 13:44

I have U2711 and have just ordered a mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable to connect my Macbook to the screen.
I will report back if it works in a couple of days.

Syphon · 1 Aug 2011 at 21:15

inflynx said:
I have U2711 and have just ordered a mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable to connect my Macbook to the screen.
I will report back if it works in a couple of days.

ta

inflynx · 11 Aug 2011 at 20:32

inflynx said:
I have U2711 and have just ordered a mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable to connect my Macbook to the screen.
I will report back if it works in a couple of days.

I promised to report back on this. Yes it works! MiniDisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable from Macbook to U2711 works on full res.

Defiant306 · 11 Aug 2011 at 21:03

I had a u2711 and GFX cards like the ATI 6000 series use mini DP ports. So I used a converter to up it to the normal size with no issues on the resolution so you will be fine.

Syphon · 11 Aug 2011 at 21:44

Cool thanks both

guemps · 30 Aug 2012 at 21:14

Use Dell U2711 with Dell XPS 14z on full resolution

I did the above wth only Dell components (U2711 and XPS 14z) and I can confirm that full resolution works just fine with a Mini Display Port to Display Port Cable....you can get it for $20 in the web.

Cheers.