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    Alienware 17: Triple monitors?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by TheAntiFanboy, Aug 15, 2013.

  1. TheAntiFanboy

    TheAntiFanboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm thinking of trading up from an Alienware M17x-R4 to an Alienware 17, but one thing I noticed is that there's no VGA port on the 17. I run a triple monitor setup (17", 24", 17", laptop display disabled), and I was wondering if anyone else had the same experience and what their advice would be in this regard. Thanks!
     
    TheAntiFanboy, Aug 15, 2013
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    It depends on the configuration you select. But it's normally 2 and the laptop display.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 15, 2013
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    Is there an Alienware 17 configuration that has three?

    Also, I heard that a single DisplayPort could output to multiple monitors. Is this true?
     
    TheAntiFanboy, Aug 15, 2013
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    With the right adapter that might be possible.
     
    bigtonyman, Aug 16, 2013
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