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post #21 of 28
8/16/05 at 7:12pm
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Originally Posted by CoffeeShark
Actually, hoot, Asus just redid their support page. if you want accidental coverage, go for Acer, but otherwise I think you're better off with Asus. Why would you want an extended warranty straight from Acer if their support is horrible?

http://support.asus.com/default.aspx
I believe discountlaptops.com offer accidental insurance with the Asus now. Can't remember.
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post #22 of 28
8/16/05 at 10:15pm
for ADP on an asus u will have to ask the reseller for it because it is they who assemble the final product, not asus.
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post #23 of 28
8/17/05 at 12:18am
whats the diff between DVI and VGA anyways?
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post #24 of 28
8/17/05 at 12:37am
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Originally Posted by slackie911
whats the diff between DVI and VGA anyways?
VGA is the older standard for CRT monitors. It transfers the images by using voltage differences (more on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA ). Thus, it transfers the general image, which means the quality isn't always top notch.

DVI is better, in that it transfers each pixel, dot by dot, through the wire. DVI was (AFAIK) invented with/for LCD/TFT monitors, so that the image quality would be superior.

Although the quality difference is arguable, since many do not agree on it, if you are planning on pluging your laptop up to a LCD screen, DVI is definatley better.

Another small feature of DVI is that OSD's (the small menu to change monitor settings on the monitor) can put an "Auto fit" function, since each pixel is drawn one by one.

To sum it all up, if you plan on pluging your laptop up to a LCD screen, while you are at home example, a DVI connector is better, if of course your LCD screen uses DVI as it's connector.

HTH

mrfocus

Edit: For further reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI
Edit2: There is also a more in depth comparaison between VGA and DVI on that page.
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post #25 of 28
8/17/05 at 1:03am
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Another small feature of DVI is that OSD's (the small menu to change monitor settings on the monitor) can put an "Auto fit" function, since each pixel is drawn one by one.
Just to let you know, that's not limited to DVI... I use a Samsung Syncmaster 192MP using VGA (although it does support DVI), and it also uses autofit. It works like a charm. One thing to remember, DVI cables can be pretty expensive... the cheapest one Radioshack had was $100--Monster was even more. I've seen some cheaper ones online, but you're still going to be spending ~$50 on one.
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post #26 of 28
8/17/05 at 8:30am
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Please keep the thread on topic.
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post #27 of 28
8/17/05 at 11:50am
Not to stray too far off topic, but presence/absence of DVI in the Z70 is an important issue and one that doesn't let me jump at the Z70V right now.

I guess, it wouldn't be a big deal to replace the VGA connector with DVI. Those still requiring a regular VGA signal can just use a (cheap) DVI-to-VGA cable (assuming they will use a DVI-I port - as opposed to the rarely used DVI-D - which carries the digital as well as the analog signal).

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post #28 of 28
8/17/05 at 1:20pm
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Originally Posted by selenium
I guess, it wouldn't be a big deal to replace the VGA connector with DVI.
Unless they've got the traces on the motherboard already (which I doubt) it would require a redesigned motherboard, which is a big deal IMO.
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