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MBA 13 + Tv display 1080p

DJTaurus

DJTaurus

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I have my MBA plugged into my tv with Hamilton to mini display port. When I choose 1080p and mirror displays I don't have full screen view. Left and right sides of the image are black. I got full screen on my tv only when I choose 720p.
 
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Ollifi

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That'¨s due to MBA native resolution. Have you tried "only TV" mode, so shutdown MBA screen? Can you then put 1080p ?
 
Artso

Artso

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Wait, so you can't use a 1080p TV and the MBA screen at the same time at full resolution?
 
DJTaurus

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Yes.

Sorry if I am noob.

I just want to know if it is possible to have 1080p with full screen at my tv and with mirror display.
 
Artso

Artso

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Ollifi said:
No, since MBA screen is not 1080p.
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Sorry, didn't realize you guys were talking about mirror mode. I've never owned a Mac but in extended desktop mode you should be able to connect a higher resolution display and use both at full resolution at the same time, right?
 
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Ollifi

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Artso said:
Sorry, didn't realize you guys were talking about mirror mode. I've never owned a Mac but in extended desktop mode you should be able to connect a higher resolution display and use both at full resolution at the same time, right?
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Yes, that is what I suppose is possible.

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DJTaurus said:
Yes.

Sorry if I am noob.

I just want to know if it is possible to have 1080p with full screen at my tv and with mirror display.
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I suppose it is, but I cannot be 100% sure

http://www.apple.com/macbook-air/specs.html
Intel HD Graphics 5000
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
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DJTaurus

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So why when i choose 1080p on my sony tv i dont get full screen but black space on both right and left side of the screen?
 
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