Laptop driving 30" @ 2560x1600

If you just want to run at that res, any laptop with a decent proc and GPU can do it. If you want to game at that res you are going to need some serious horsepower ie: GeForce Go 7950 GTX. IF you want the first option get a laptop with at least an X1600 or go7600.

Info I need to make recommendations:
1) Screen size
2) Price range
3) games/apps to be used
4)brand preference or lack of

You sure? I was under the impression that notebooks supporting a DVI-D dual-link (DL) was rare...? As opposed to a DVI-D single link, which is not uncommon.

1) Gotta be a 30" Apple/Dell/HP at @2560x1600 pixels. No large TV will do as the resolution is less (typically 1920x1080).
2) Not an issue. Really.
3) Only an inhouse developed application. Nothing very GPU intensive, certainly nothing like a modern game. Does use DirectX9 (SM3.0).
4) No preference as such, except the more mainstream the better.

Okay my mistake. I wasn't aware that a dual link was needed. But then yes I think laptops with dual link will be tough to find.

I actually meant the screen size for the laptop. Some peopl have real issues about the size of their laptops.

Yeah... thats exactly what I meant!

Yes! Now we're talking!

I noticed that the Wakizachi doesn't have a DVI-D connector; is the Executioner the only option? (Have to haul this to and from work every day, a 15.4" screen is more attractive...)

Disregarding cost for a while, would it be possible to buy a notebook with a 15.4" (1680x1050) screen (and a physical size similar to the Wakizachi) supporting an external 30" display (essentially a Wakizachi with a dual link DVI-D connector)?

Will this work?

Im looking to buy this laptop.

Its a M570u from Clevo.

CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo T7200 2,00GHz, 4MB, 667MT/s, Mobile "Merom"

4096 MB DDR2 PC5300 667MHz

17" typ: WUXGA (1920x1200)

nVidia Corporation GeForce GO 7950 GTX - 512 MB DDR3 RAM



And im going to use a 30" Apple Cinema Display with 2560x1600 resolution.


Best regards


Ive been looking like crazy for a good anwser if the Geforce go 7950 GTX can handle the big external screens, but it seems to be hard to get a good anwser.

The pic posted earlier in this thread is the closest ive come :>

Im not going to use it for gaming, so then it shoulld be ok with the Geforce go 7950 GTX?

Think im buying it tomorrow then.

Best regards.

GF7950 might be overkill, but it does appear to be dual-link DVI which is what you need. I'd personally look for a GF8600M or HD2600 equipped model, but you should be fine with that.

If I were you, I'd ask them first to be sure, but the posts I've seen on the M570u sofar have claimed it's dual-link DVI.

I'm trying to find out for you. It doesn't say in my manual, but I have other resources that I am trying. I know the new version of that laptop, the M570ru, is dual link HDCP supported. I'll let you know if I get the answer for the M570u.

Hi again guys.

I decided to go with the M570ru instead from rock.

Its supposed to be Dual-Dvi.


Thanks for all the help.