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    Monitor/Docking station stand for Lenovo T440s

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by interdit2016, Apr 19, 2017.

  1. interdit2016

    interdit2016 Newbie

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    Hello,

    I am looking for a stand/docking station combination for my lenovo T440s that can also support an external monitor. I have seen the docking stations that lenovo provides however they don't have support for an external monitor.

    I am looking for a stand like the one illustrated here:
    http://odm.ergotron.com/tabid/366/prdid/1011/language/en-US/default.aspx

    or the first image on this page:
    https://laptoppartsblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/docking-stations-vs-port-replicators/

    Can anyone recommend something?
    Thanks
     
    interdit2016, Apr 19, 2017
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  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Docking station that I have at home, for my T450s, supports five external monitors ;)
    [​IMG]


    Just add as many monitor stands you need to lift multiple displays to unergonomic heights.
    DIY one from IKEA parts should work as well. It definitely does not have to be made by Lenovo but if you insist, one exists...
    [​IMG]

    Probably need to make a hole in the desk first to get monitor low enough... :p
     
    KLF, Apr 19, 2017
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  3. pitz

    pitz Notebook Deity

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    @KLF does your laptop actually have the electronics to drive that many ports? Or will it top out at 3 and simply refuse to drive more?
     
    pitz, May 22, 2017
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    It depends on capability of the graphics card. Intel HD5500 in my T450s might support max 3 displays (I haven't tried more) but if same dock is connected to for example a P50 with a Quadro it might very well drive all the monitors at once.
     
    KLF, May 22, 2017
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