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    xbox360 hddvd and HDCP

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by exrage, May 16, 2007.

  1. exrage

    exrage Newbie

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    So I have done some searches and haven't been able to find a clear answer, which I would like to have before I make a purchase. And what would be really nice is someone that has used/is using the XBOX drive through the USB to watch 1080p on their laptop.

    Can you watch 1080P quality on a notebook via the XBOX 360 HD DVD drive (usb connection) without have HDCP issues, or b/c of the non HDCP compliant mobos that most notebooks have now you get a reduced resolution?

    Is anyone watching this way? if so what is your setup? i.e. processor, video, ram, etc...

    Any and all info would be appreciated...
     
    exrage, May 16, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    From my understanding, as long as vendors do not enable the ICT you should be okay if you use a VGA connection. The laptop monitors are VGA, and just make sure you use a VGA connection with any external monitor that you may have.

    We have a forum member named Gophn here that knows more than I do about it. You may want to shoot him a PM.
     
    Greg, May 16, 2007
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  3. 2kredz3

    2kredz3 Newbie

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    wow, that would be really kwel. . .i will be watching this topic!
     
    2kredz3, May 16, 2007
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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    read this:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=58498

    Notebooks can playback 1080P, HDCP does not affect the display of the HD Video. HDCP compatible video-out ports (HDMI or DVI) will be needed if you are going to connect the notebook to an external display [which has to be HDCP compliant].
     
    Gophn, May 18, 2007
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