MBP 15" to 1920x1200 Monitor

Sorry for the neophyte question. Will the 15" Macbook Pro be able to run in 1920x1200 resolution when hooked up to an external monitor? Thanks in advance!!

iLuveKetchup,
Keep in mind that the MBP's display will not work at anything above its own native resolution. While you can drive any external monitor at a higher resolution, your MBP's display will still only be 1440 X 900 (at most).
When an external display is used to "mirror" your MBP's Desktop, that external display will only be driven at 1440 X 900. When in "Extended Desktop" mode, however, the external dislpay can be driven at its native resolution, the MBP's display at its native resolution.
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