When a laptop is described as having a discrete graphics card, does that mean that I don't have to worry about output from the

[DaveMcK]

Need laptop that has direct output from specified graphics card to HDMI port.

 

[CapyWarrior]

The fact that the card is discreet doesn't really affect the i/o. The place you're buying the laptop from should have a list of ports. If you send a link to the laptop I can check for you.

 

[jsmithepa]

Nope.

Discrete Graphic is for gamers.

Otherwise plain old is simpler, probably run cooler, thinner, longer runtime between charge. If you need hook up to external monitor, simply make sure it has an HDMI port.

 

[DaveMcK]

The fact that the card is discreet doesn't really affect the i/o. The place you're buying the laptop from should have a list of ports. If you send a link to the laptop I can check for you.

The problem I've had is that laptops I've tried with nVidia, send only the output from the Intel HD GPU to the HDMI port. I need direct connection from the nVidia to the HDMI for 3DTV play to work.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Your laptop is configured to use whatever graphics solution is required for a particular application. This is done automatically to save battery power. There should be an option to configure an app to always use the discrete graphics card in advanced graphic properties, I believe.

-Wolf sends

 

[jsmithepa]

The problem I've had is that laptops I've tried with nVidia, send only the output from the Intel HD GPU to the HDMI port. I need direct connection from the nVidia to the HDMI for 3DTV play to work.

Well that is a real concern, unfortunately I don't have an answer for you.