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    3 Displays simultaneously?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by hkseo100, May 22, 2010.

  1. hkseo100

    hkseo100 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a way for me to drive 2x displays and the screen on the notebook at the same time?

    There is HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort on this notebook. Can I use HDMI AND DisplayPort AND the display on the notebook same time?

    I have a Dell XPS 1647 with Radeon 4670.
     
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    yes but I think the resolution might be limited to 1920x1200 per each display?
     
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    hkseo100 Notebook Evangelist

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    That's fine, all 3 of the displays are 1920x1080.

    Which 2 connections should/can i use? DisplayPort/HDMI? VGA/HDMI, VGA/DisplayPort?
     
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    Well I'd personally stick to the digital connections, Displayport and HDMI. Only use VGA is you HAVE to. Otherwise always use digital for digital displays. No DACs (digital-analog converter) needed..

    I use displayport 24/7, check out my sig. I use HDMI when I need to, but never 2 simultaneously. I'm not 100% sure it works.
     
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    hkseo100 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there anyay you can test out 3 connections? thanks.

    My 2 monitors (1080P G2410s, LED Backlit 24" Dells) aren't getting any use at the moment. I think I might get an Acer Revo to use it as a printer, external hd, etc server on my home network.
    Unless I can use the laptop with 2 displays
     
    hkseo100, May 22, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No current or past laptop will support more than 2 displays natively. You have to use an external device such as one from Matrox or a USB to DVI connector. Just remember you won't be able to game on these though since there isn't enough bandwidth to get smooth enough frame rates.
     
    sgogeta4, May 22, 2010
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