almighty Internet, I need your expertise

[sebar nl]

I need your help on this one!
I am the proud owner of a Asus UL30A-QX123V
the specs are here: http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=8CwAK6XZ0pekc7aI
Only difference is that mine is running on windows 7

And since i think a 13,3" screen is a little bit small for everyday use I want to buy this monitor:
the ASUS VH222D
its 16:9, 1920 x 1080 and 1080p (FullHD)

The question I have for you is:
Will I be able to watch videos or do some basic video (full HD videos that is)or do some basic editing on my laptop while using this monitor?

If i need to give you some more information or if the question isn't clear enough please say so!

Huge thanks (I will pay my debts in the form of the letter "T")

 

[Aardvark]

No. The only thing you can use external monitors for is to extend your desktop. But you can't run anything on that extended portion of the desktop. It's a technical limitation of the Frendeniz Coprocessor that all non-CRT monitors need.

 

[sunami88]

I'm not sure what the max resolution of that laptop is, and a few clicks didn't lead me to an answer.

Meaning you might not be able use the monitor in full 1080p mode (for example, my several year old Dell laptop does max 1440x900 (1080i), even on an external monitor). I can still connect monitors/projectors that are 1080p, but my laptop only puts out 1080i.

As for that "Frendeniz Coprocessor"-thing, well I've never heard of it and I'm quite a nerd. I'm intrigued to hear more though. Anyways, in Windows you will be able to extend your desktop over to the other screen, and you'll be able to click+drag windows back and forth. There are even programs like UltraMon [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultramon] that make this easier.

With a little know-how and some patience, you can run a dual monitor set up very effectively.

 

[sebar nl]

I'm not sure what the max resolution of that laptop is, and a few clicks didn't lead me to an answer.

Meaning you might not be able use the monitor in full 1080p mode (for example, my several year old Dell laptop does max 1440x900, even on an external monitor).

As for that "Frendeniz Coprocessor"-thing, well I've never heard of it and I'm quite a nerd. I'm intrigued to hear more though. Anyways, in Windows you will be able to extend your desktop over to the other screen, and you'll be able to click+drag windows back and forth. There are even programs like UltraMon [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultramon] that make this easier.

With a little know-how and some patience, you can run a dual monitor set up very effectively.

Well the 13,3" screen on my monitor is HD ready so i guess it can at least preform on an 720p (HD ready)level, right?

 

[sunami88]

Well the 13,3" screen on my monitor is HD ready so i guess it can at least preform on an 720p (HD ready)level, right?

I did a quick Google search after my reply, and found that your laptop (apparently) has both and HDMI and a VGA port. And yes, your laptop's screens native resolution is apparently 720p. Seeing as how it has an HDMI port I would expect it to at least throw 720p.

Keep in mind, your laptop has to be fully booted into the OS to use the screen, and your drivers have to be sorted out in order for it all to work.

I'm not gonna guarantee you 100% that it'll work flawlessly (my integrated Intel 945 chipset hates extending the desktop), but from all the things I've seen on paper I'd say you could connect that monitor and not have any major problems.

It won't look quite as good as the monitors native resolution (1080p), but the difference will be minimal. Plus then you can always hook it up to your Xbox/PS3 etc and play in high def if you want .

[small]NOTE:
I've tried to keep this explanation as low tech as possible, but the effect is that I've gotten a bit long winded. Hopefully you can understand what I'm saying, and that I'm not being redundant.[/small]

 

[sebar nl]

Well the 13,3" screen on my monitor is HD ready so i guess it can at least preform on an 720p (HD ready)level, right?

I did a quick Google search after my reply, and found that your laptop (apparently) has both and HDMI and a VGA port. And yes, your laptop's screens native resolution is apparently 720p. Seeing as how it has an HDMI port I would expect it to at least throw 720p.

Keep in mind, your laptop has to be fully booted into the OS to use the screen, and your drivers have to be sorted out in order for it all to work.

I'm not gonna guarantee you 100% that it'll work flawlessly (my integrated Intel 945 chipset hates extending the desktop), but from all the things I've seen on paper I'd say you could connect that monitor and not have any major problems.

It won't look quite as good as the monitors native resolution (1080p), but the difference will be minimal. Plus then you can always hook it up to your Xbox/PS3 etc and play in high def if you want .

[small]NOTE:
I've tried to keep this explanation as low tech as possible, but the effect is that I've gotten a bit long winded. Hopefully you can understand what I'm saying, and that I'm not being redundant.[/small]

No i understand you completely. Thx! Oh and here's yous salary: "T"

 

[sunami88]

No i understand you completely. Thx! Oh and here's yous salary: "T"

Glad I could help.

I wish we were allowed sigs on this forum, I'd put a line to the effect of "My continued posting on this forum brought to you by the letter T!", but alas it is not to be.

PM me when you get the screen and lemme know how it works out (hell, or write a review in the forum!). I tend to randomly get really busy, so don't rely on me for tech support or anything, but it's always good to hear about a shiny new toy, eh?

 

[Naheal]

I can do it on my laptop and I've got worse specs then you.

 

[sebar nl]

No i understand you completely. Thx! Oh and here's yous salary: "T"

Glad I could help.

I wish we were allowed sigs on this forum, I'd put a line to the effect of "My continued posting on this forum brought to you by the letter T!", but alas it is not to be.

PM me when you get the screen and lemme know how it works out (hell, or write a review in the forum!). I tend to randomly get really busy, so don't rely on me for tech support or anything, but it's always good to hear about a shiny new toy, eh?

cheers!

 

[sebar nl]

Ok I think i know the answer too my problem now
All people who bothered to post something: Huge Thanks!