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    Dual External Monitors on 5672 x/ x1400

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by PRH, Oct 28, 2006.

  1. PRH

    PRH Notebook Consultant

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    Can you run 2 external monitors on the 5672 using the VGA port for 1 monitor and the DVI for the other?

    I don't have a DVI monitor to try it out...
     
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  3. deviance

    deviance Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 20" on my dvi and a Plasma 42" on my VGA. I've set the 20" as maindisplay and deactivated the one in my laptop. The 42" is just extended since it can't view the 1680x1050. So I have 2 external displays, but the display from the notebook is off.

    Both are running on the same time :> I guess you could clone it as well if you use the correct resolution.

    *small edit done*
     
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  4. SSX4life

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    the difference is you are still using 2 monitors regardless. he is asking if you can have a duel display WITH his laptop screen... or that's how I read his question anyway.

    --ssx--
     
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    You might want to read it again.
     
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  6. PRH

    PRH Notebook Consultant

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    I can clarify.

    I do not want the laptop screen on. Most of the time my laptop is closed and off to the side while I use an external monitor. I would like to be able to use 2 external screens with the laptop closed (screen off).

    One external screen would be the main screen and the second screen would be an extension of the desktop.

    Thanks!
     
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    You can have any combination of two displays (notebook monitor, VGA, DVI, TV). I've given presentations using 2 external monitors, one off the DVI and the other off the VGA.
     
    risslerp, Oct 29, 2006
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  8. PRH

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    Thanks! I do love this computer, it's amazingly capable once you get the software side worked out.
     
    PRH, Oct 29, 2006
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