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    Studio XPS 1640 Dual Screen

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Heatmizuh, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. Heatmizuh

    Heatmizuh Newbie

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    Hi All --

    Perhaps some of you have more experience with this than I do, so I thought I'd ask.

    I know the 1640 has DisplayPort, VGA and HDMI outs -- my question is this: Can I run two external monitors with this laptop using the outputs -- I'd like to run 2 24" (1900x1200) from the 1640 -- I don't really care if the internal LCD works when I have it plugged it -- I'm just looking for a psuedo-docking solution when I'm at home at my desk.

    Would the 1340 do the same? And, if so, which one of these two has the better graphics card at this point (not withstanding future options) for doing something like this?

    Screen real-estate is *VERY* important to me, especially when I'm "docked", but not as much when I'm on the go. So the 1340 luggability trade-off might be worth it.

    Any opinions?

    Thanks!

    Heat

    P.S. Just in case anyone cares, the main things I run are Visual Studio, SQL and some minor stuff, but I would still love to be able to play some of the newer games as they come out.
     
    Heatmizuh, Jan 10, 2009
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  2. Lack

    Lack Notebook Consultant

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    Both should be pretty fine with this sort of configuration (minus the internal lcd working at the same time). For 2D desktop display even the intel integrated gpu will do fine. Gamingwise however, the 1640 will be obviously faster then the 1340.
     
    Lack, Jan 10, 2009
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You can run 2 monitors total. Either 1 external + 1 internal, or 2 external and none internal.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 10, 2009
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