Technology Questions

Go Back   Technology Questions > Hardware Questions > Mobile Computers > Mobile PC Hardware

Mobile PC Hardware Discuss changes in hardware components: Intel Pentium M and AMD processors, DDR2 SODIMMs, 5400 vs 7200RPM 2.5 inch drives, XGA vs SXGA+ displays, Media Center PCs, and more.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 01-19-2007, 06:27 PM
RalGrl
Newsgroup Contributor
 
Posts: n/a
Dual external monitors with laptop -- how?

Hi,
I'm switching computers from my desktop to a laptop as my primary
computer at work. I have two flat panel 17" monitors that I use now
and would like to continue to use with the laptop. Obviously the video
card we installed in the desktop to accommodate the dual monitors won't
work for the laptop, so I'm trying to find options.

Does anyone have their laptop set up to use dual flat panel monitors?
If so, what hardware/software are you using? Someone suggested this,
but I thought I'd try to get others' opinions before I purchase
anything:
http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/dh2go/home.cfm

The laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad T60 running Windows XP Professional.

Thanks!

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

 
Old 01-19-2007, 06:27 PM
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-19-2007, 06:28 PM
Barry Watzman
Newsgroup Contributor
 
Posts: n/a
Re: Dual external monitors with laptop -- how?

"Flat panel monitors" is irrelevant. The question is, what are the
interfaces, VGA or DVI. Relatively few laptops have DVI interfaces (and
when they do, it's often only via a docking station). Further, while
many laptops support dual monitors, one of the dual monitors is always
the internal LCD display. I don't know of any that will let you use two
external displays (interface not withstanding).


RalGrl wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm switching computers from my desktop to a laptop as my primary
> computer at work. I have two flat panel 17" monitors that I use now
> and would like to continue to use with the laptop. Obviously the video
> card we installed in the desktop to accommodate the dual monitors won't
> work for the laptop, so I'm trying to find options.
>
> Does anyone have their laptop set up to use dual flat panel monitors?
> If so, what hardware/software are you using? Someone suggested this,
> but I thought I'd try to get others' opinions before I purchase
> anything:
> http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/dh2go/home.cfm
>
> The laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad T60 running Windows XP Professional.
>
> Thanks!
>

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Toshiba laptop A65 Frozen with dual monitors seanzbu@gmail.com Notebooks 3 11-02-2007 01:30 PM
Higher end laptop and docking station choices out there (dual monitors on the docking station)? markm75 Notebooks 0 05-06-2007 12:00 AM
Dual Monitors on Dell Laptop ebuison Windows Vista 0 04-06-2007 08:30 AM
Dual Monitors - windows stuck between the two monitors Reen-a-been Windows XP 0 04-05-2007 02:45 PM
Laptop w/ External Monitor Prob (dual, 2nd) pcutt Windows XP 0 01-04-2007 02:43 AM


New To Technology Questions? Do You Need Help with Your Computer or Device? Do You Need Help with this site?

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:53 PM.


2003 - 2009 All Rights Reserved. Technology Questions

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0