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    two external monitors? (1810 Timeline)

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by laramichaels, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. laramichaels

    laramichaels Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone,

    I am interested in buying an Acer 1810 Timeline, given all that I read in this forum. Just one brief question for those who own one:

    The 1810 has both a HDMI as well as a VGA port. Is it possible to display onto *two* different external monitors, each one connected to one of these ports? (In thinkpads one can do this by switching off the internal LCD.)

    Would this work?

    Many thanks!

    ~lara
     
    laramichaels, Mar 2, 2010
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    laramichaels Notebook Enthusiast

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    also, (and if this works!), do you know what is the maximum external resolution on the two screens? I searched all over the web and couldn't find this piece of information.

    thanks!
    l
     
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    ssirn2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why don't you try it on your system? if you have a spare monitor and a HDMI capable TV then you will know the results for yourself...
     
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    laramichaels Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the idea, but my post did start with the words

    > I am interested in buying an Acer 1810 Timeline [...]

    : )

    ~l
     
    laramichaels, Mar 2, 2010
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