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Greetings, first post on the forum...just a simple technical question regarding the mini display port.
Basically i am in the market for an iMac base model 2.5ghz 21.5inch model which i would primarily be using for audio/video production and basic web browsing use, and very moderate gaming. I currently own a Win7 HP envy 17inch 3D model that has a Mini Display port. (link for specs HP ENVY 17-2002TX i7-2630QM 2GHz 8GB 2TB 17.3"W7HP [LN376PA] - $2,363.15) i use this as my university note taking laptop and powerhouse for gaming when at home.
What i would like to know is would i be able to link the Envy up to the Awesome/Crisp iMac display, and use this as an external monitor by just using the Mini Display port?. would i expect full 1920x1080 res and audio if i did so?.
If i plugged it straight in would it work, or would i need to change some settings in the iMac etc to allow this. i have also heard that the 27 inch model can be used as an external display, however not the 21...is this true?
Any assistance would be great!
Thanks.
Basically i am in the market for an iMac base model 2.5ghz 21.5inch model which i would primarily be using for audio/video production and basic web browsing use, and very moderate gaming. I currently own a Win7 HP envy 17inch 3D model that has a Mini Display port. (link for specs HP ENVY 17-2002TX i7-2630QM 2GHz 8GB 2TB 17.3"W7HP [LN376PA] - $2,363.15) i use this as my university note taking laptop and powerhouse for gaming when at home.
What i would like to know is would i be able to link the Envy up to the Awesome/Crisp iMac display, and use this as an external monitor by just using the Mini Display port?. would i expect full 1920x1080 res and audio if i did so?.
If i plugged it straight in would it work, or would i need to change some settings in the iMac etc to allow this. i have also heard that the 27 inch model can be used as an external display, however not the 21...is this true?
Any assistance would be great!
Thanks.