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    can a laptop take advantage of a bigger desktop screen?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by schmintan, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. schmintan

    schmintan Notebook Guru

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    im most likely getting a macbook, with a native res of 1280 by 800, but if i get an external desktop monitor with a way higher monitor, can the macbook make use of that, or will it just be restricted to its own res, which will make all icons on my new monitor look HUGE?
     
    schmintan, Jan 29, 2007
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    The graphics properties should be able to go much higher.

    Just hook in the monitor and the Macbook should allow you to change the resolution output to the monitor.



    Hope this helps.

    :)
     
    JM, Jan 29, 2007
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