2011 MBP not displaying 1920x 1080px on VGA

Hi,
I just got my 15" MacBook Pro with the hi-res antiglare display.
I was under the impression that this MBP could output to 1920 x 1080 on the VGA
My OLD 13" MB and 17" MBP can output to 1920 on the VGA no problem.
Am i missing something here ???

In my experience with HD projectors and monitors, the Mac Book Pros really want to come out DVI like the older models, not VGA. When you get a mini to DVI cable it comes with the fullest resolution the computer is capable of. If you're using a VGA its like trying to convert the image to your monitor and it doesn't come out as good. This is the cable you want-
http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Adapter-Cable-Macbook-Laptop/dp/B003OBXHPC/ref =sr11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1302272137&sr=1-1
Hope this helps!

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