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: Connecting 2 LCDs to laptop


DOHCVTEC
08-20-2011, 02:03 AM
Sorry if this has been answered before, but I'm trying to connect 2 LCDs to my laptop so that my desktop can extend across all 3 screens (the 2 LCDs and the laptop screen). I can physically connect the cables (1 LCD using VGA + the other LCD using DVI) but I can't display on all 3 at the same time, just 2 at a time.

I need a new laptop anyway, so can you guys recommend a laptop that can display on 2 external LCDs + the laptop screen all at the same time? (Note I don't want to repeat the stuff on my laptop screen on the other 2 LCDs, I need to extend my desktop across them)

rageguy
08-20-2011, 03:31 AM
All the monitors you ever want to plug. Just use this. Multi Monitor Adapter for Maximum Performance | TripleHead2Go (http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/)

Hardware requirements: TripleHead2Go Connectivity Requirements (http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/guide.html)

underscore
08-28-2011, 08:33 PM
At work we just grabbed a USB to video "card" off NewEgg, so far they work great. I think it's by Sabrent.

taylor192
08-29-2011, 10:03 AM
If you're going to buy a new laptop anyways, just buy a desktop instead. The idea of using 2 monitors on a laptop is silly, since the whole idea of a laptop is to be mobile. Plus with the savings you could buy 3 equally sized monitors and a desktop, instead of 2 monitors, a laptop, and a USB video card.

Keep your existing laptop and remote into your desktop when you want to be mobile.

freakshow
08-29-2011, 04:36 PM
Just get one of these..
NCIX.com - Buy EVGA UV PLUS+ USB to DVI-I/VGA Adapter USB2.0 Up to 1920X1200 Resolution - eVGA - 100-U2-UV19-TR - in Canada (http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=52961&vpn=100-U2-UV19-TR&manufacture=eVGA)

I use it to do EXACTLY what you are trying to do.