I can see that this laptop has VGA, HDMI and mDP. Can I connect one or two additional monitors for using them at the same time to extend the desktop?
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I never tried to do this ... I use it to work and some times to play a few games, and It never turned me down. I still love the time it takes to turn on and off, and I don't use a SSD drive.
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I'm not sure about two monitors - rather not. Single additional monitor works perfect - you will get extended desktop. Though I haven't tried the mDP used only VGA and HDMI. I'd like to add that I'm very happy having such a good machine I haven't seen anything similar on the market. Good luck.
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Yep, it's possible with docks like this Dynadock, or the Plugable Dock Plugable USB 2.0 Universal Docking Station with DisplayLink DVI/VGA up to 1920x1080, Audio, Ethernet, and 4 Available High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports.You just connect the extra monitor to the dock with its own cable, then the dock to the laptop with USB.So assuming that your laptop already has an external VGA port that you can get one external monitor connected to (try that first), then the dock then allows you to add a second external monitor. Your desktop can then be set to span all three screens (your laptop screen, and the two external monitors), which is a cool setup. Yep, it's possible with docks like this Dynadock, or the Plugable Dock Plugable USB 2.0 Universal Docking Station with DisplayLink DVI/VGA up to 1920x1080, Audio, Ethernet, and 4 Available High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports.You just connect the extra monitor to the dock with its own cable, then the dock to the laptop with USB.So assuming that your laptop already has an external VGA port that you can get one external monitor connected to (try that first), then the dock then allows you to add a second external monitor.... » Read More Yep, it's possible with docks like this Dynadock, or the Plugable Dock Plugable USB 2.0 Universal Docking Station with DisplayLink DVI/VGA up to 1920x1080, Audio, Ethernet, and 4 Available High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports.You just connect the extra monitor to the dock with its own cable, then the dock to the laptop with USB.So assuming that your laptop already has an external VGA port that you can get one external monitor connected to (try that first), then the dock then allows you to add a second external monitor. Your desktop can then be set to span all three screens (your laptop screen, and the two external monitors), which is a cool setup. « Show Less
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I really don't know but that is an interesting question. Most laptops seem to have an easy way to use two screens and Windows will allow you to use more. You might try attaching a VGA monitor and trying for three that way, before springing for another USB monitor. If you try it and it works out, let us all know.
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Not with this. It is a switch. Its either one or the other. Its mostly used for TV's with only one HDMI. You can use HDMI out on a laptop and possibly VGA out but probably not for 3 separate screens. Need a decent graphics card in your PC to do that.
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Yes, easily. You need no special cables or software, just a video card with 2 outputs. If a video card has 2 outputs, the normal drivers will support 2 monitors.
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i have 2 monitors hooked up - 1 through standard VGA and 1 through a DVI -> HDMI connector (the computer has an HDMI port). but they are old monitors, and it took a bit of doing to find the correct windows drivers. but it is doable.
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Both the VGA and DVI ports are active at the same time, but the laptop will only support 2 monitors; meaning, you can have the laptop monitor and one other monitor connected at the same time or 2 external monitors connect at the same time. If you have a monitor connected to both the VGA and DVI ports the laptop monitor will not work. You can add other monitors with USB to VGA/DVI adapters if you want more than 2 displays.
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Your laptop should have an analog vga 9 pin plug or an hdmi port for one monitor. You would only need one of these adapters for the second screen.
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Short answer: yes, and I currently have it as part of a 3- monitor linked single desktop right now, as a matter of fact.However, regardless to what monitors you use, make sure your computer's GPU(s) are properly linked if necessary (SLI or Crossfire if you want a third monitor) and have an *active* display port-to *your monitor cable type here* adapter for monitors after the second one. Otherwise, your computer will recognize the extra monitor(s), but only let you use two of them at any given time.(Basically, any monitor should work as part of a multi-display setup. It's the computer configuration itself you need to have setup right.) Short answer: yes, and I currently have it as part of a 3- monitor linked single desktop right now, as a matter of fact.However, regardless to what monitors you use, make sure your computer's GPU(s) are properly linked if necessary (SLI or Crossfire if you want a third monitor) and have an *active* display port-to *your monitor cable type here* adapter for monitors after the second one. Otherwise, your computer will recognize the extra monitor(s), but only let you use two of them at any given time.(Basically, any monitor should work as part of a multi-display setup.... » Read More Short answer: yes, and I currently have it as part of a 3- monitor linked single desktop right now, as a matter of fact.However, regardless to what monitors you use, make sure your computer's GPU(s) are properly linked if necessary (SLI or Crossfire if you want a third monitor) and have an *active* display port-to *your monitor cable type here* adapter for monitors after the second one. Otherwise, your computer will recognize the extra monitor(s), but only let you use two of them at any given time.(Basically, any monitor should work as part of a multi-display setup. It's the computer configuration itself you need to have setup right.) « Show Less
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I am running Windows 7 and the docking station does support 2 external (1 - VGA and 1- DVI) external monitors on top of your laptop monitor. All in all, you can have three monitors active at any given time.
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I only have 1 monitor attached - I can't find any reference that says that more can be connected.
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Hi Donald, thank you for your question. Yes, the connected monitors can be configured to either mirror your main screen, or extend the Windows desktop, allowing visibility of more application at the same time. This HT-UD01 USB Display Dock can also be configured to be the primary display.
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Hello, I do not think that you would be able to connect an additional monitor unless there is a way to do that by USB
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Depends what ports are on your laptop. This monitor has a VGA output only. so if you dont have a vga port, then you cant use this monitor. (technically you could.. but it would cost alot for converters and it would be better just to get another monitor). So google what a vga looks like.
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I just tried it with Windows 7 and it worked. I used the HDMI port on the left and the VGA port on the right. I believe when you do this you can no longer your the laptop screen (as a 3rd screen). Now maybe if you have the laptop docked you could run 3 monitors but not 100% sure
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Yes you can. I use dual monitors with my docking station. One is connected to the laptop VGA or HDMI output and the other is connected to the dock. I keep my laptop closed and only use the monitors. One is set up as a mirror of the desktop. Hope this helps.
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you can hook up your laptop only if you have enough resolution and you will need vga cable something like this Belkin Premium Gold Male-to-Female VGA Monitor Extension Cable (10 Feet)