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When I actually spoke to Dell support and I verified the fact that the 2560 X 1200 resolution would definetly work with this video card. This video card is the highest upgrade possible for the laptop and I made sure before I ordered it like 4 days ago that the 30 inch monitor with the 2560X1200 resolution would be compatible with it. I actually saved my conversation with one of the support people for future reference, so here is the full convo (tried to clean it up and make it as readable as possible):
2:04:33 PM XPS Rep Marquita: Thank you for choosing Dell's Digital Home XPS Experience, my name is {Marquita}, I will be your personal assistant today. Give me a moment to review your concern. Please don't go away.
2:04:47 PM You: ok
2:04:51 PM You: my full question is
2:05:05 PM You: I'm considering buying a top of the line Inspiron 9300 laptop. I chose to include the 256MB Geforce 6800. With this video card, is it possible to link my laptop to the new 30 inch monitor that Dell is coming out with on the 21st (
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000240070831/)?
If so, what kind of cable do I need to connect the laptop to the monitor? I need the full 2560X1600 resolution so I'd like to know exactly what I need to make this work.
2:05:23 PM You: err that link is bad, try this:
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000240070831/
2:07:15 PM You: what exactly do i need to buy to make that laptop connect with that 30 inch monitor?
2:07:22 PM XPS Rep Marquita: I don't have access to that information to know if it is compatible, because that is in the electronics and accessories department, but you can hook it up to the 9300 with the video card you got using the DVI or the VGA ports that come on there, you wouldn't need anything else
2:08:01 PM You: ?
2:08:10 PM You: so you arent sure if the laptop will work with the 30 inch monitor?
2:08:46 PM XPS Rep Marquita: you can hook it up to the 9300 with the video card you got using the DVI or the VGA ports that come on there, you wouldn't need anything else
2:09:42 PM You: are u saying that i can using the DVI or VGA ports that come with the laptop?
2:09:56 PM XPS Rep Marquita: exactly\
2:10:25 PM You: Are you 100% sure?
2:10:25 PM XPS Rep Marquita: I am not support
2:10:27 PM XPS Rep Marquita : though
2:10:33 PM XPS Rep Marquita: I am XPS sales chat
2:10:45 PM You: so you know exactly what you're talking about?
2:11:23 PM You: so what cable would i need to buy to connect the laptop to that 30 inch monitor?
2:13:10 PM XPS Rep Marquita: You need no cable, with the video card you are getting it has those ports to hook the monitor straight up into it
2:14:14 PM You: and the 2560X1600 resolution on the monitor will work?
2:14:23 PM XPS Rep Marquita: Yes it will
2:14:32 PM You: and the cable comes with the monitor
2:14:37 PM You: i just hook it straight up to the laptop and ill be all set?
2:14:47 PM XPS Rep Marquita: It's ports on the video card you are getting
2:15:07 PM You: ok, im kind of dumb with computers
2:15:13 PM You: that basically confirms what im saying, yes?
2:15:22 PM You: the cable with the monitor just goes right into the laptop
2:15:31 PM You: i dont need to buy a docking station, or a special cable from dell?
2:15:57 PM XPS Rep Marquita: No
2:16:14 PM XPS Rep Marquita: it has those ports on the 6800 card, and will be already on the system
2:16:29 PM XPS Rep Marquita: which you can use to plug the monitor straight up to
2:16:45 PM You: ok, so im gonna purhase this laptop today, and then ill purchase the monitor on the 21st, and thats ALL i need
2:16:47 PM XPS Rep Marquita: We do it here where we are, that's how I know exactly
2:16:54 PM XPS Rep Marquita: right
2:17:11 PM You: ok, thanks a lot, appereciate the patience
2:17:15 PM XPS Rep Marquita: Your welcome
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granted that you have recourse in case it doesn't work, Marquita obviously has no clue what she's talking about and you might want to do a little research. I read stuff where people mentioned that card specifically and that it doesn't support 2560x1600. the 128 MB GeForce 6800 supports only 2056xsomething (don't remember what). maybe this one does 2560x1600. maybe call NVidia? can't hurt. I can't find it online. maybe there is no max? if I could get one for $200 that would be great