Inexpensive laptop with DVI/HDMI ?

CooperXS · 28 Sep 2008 at 01:05

I'm desperately looking for any decent laptop 15" less size with DVI or HDMI output for 1920x1200 on external screen capabilities. But by the looks of it cheapest options are 500+ :eek:

Can anyone please recommend a few from current or recent range. I just can't believe I need to pay 100-150 on top of what i'd like to just to get decent video output :rolleyes:

jimmy29 · 28 Sep 2008 at 19:29

You can output 1920x1200 over VGA if you have that on your monitor.

Indy500 · 28 Sep 2008 at 19:29

jimmy29 said:
You can output 1920x1200 over VGA if you have that on your monitor.

Not for HDCP content...

Edit: Asus X50SL looks like a reasonable option, unfortunately laptop chipsets generally don't have DVI or HDMI if theyre integrated graphics (most are IG).

CooperXS · 28 Sep 2008 at 23:34

Looks like Dell Studio is the only option with HDMI port for external display. And it already has HD3450. Refurbished one can be had for ~400 from a certain auction site by the looks of it. Looks like good laptop to me

If there are any similar options for ~400 please let me know

Mr Kingston · 30 Sep 2008 at 16:27

CooperXS said:
Looks like Dell Studio is the only option with HDMI port for external display. And it already has HD3450. Refurbished one can be had for ~400 from a certain auction site by the looks of it. Looks like good laptop to me

If there are any similar options for ~400 please let me know

They are are 400 new why would you want a refurb for the same price?

neologan · 30 Sep 2008 at 17:29

you could possibly get an xps1530 from the dell outlet for around £400-450 maybe, you'd have to look first, though, to see what it will come to with vat and del.

*EDIT* actually more like £500+ soz! perhaps an inspiron 1525 from the same place, that has hdmi?

Alexrose1uk · 30 Sep 2008 at 18:55

I'm currently selling a 17" (I know you mentioned 15") Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Xi 1546 in good working condition for £400 ONO + delivery (or collection if you wanted) with a heavy duty Belkin laptop case and car power inverter if you're interested. I know this isnt the members market, but thought I'd mention as it meets your other criteria

It has DVI output.

Specs:
T7200 Core 2 Duo
2GB DDR2
160GB HDD (2x 80GB in RAID 0)
Mobility X1800 DDR3 dedicated
Bluetooth
Wireless
DVDRW
WinXP (although currently have Vista64 on it)

email in trust if you're interested