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    Multiple Digital Monitors - anyone running?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by djhmateer, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. djhmateer

    djhmateer Newbie

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    Hi

    I'm considering a Dell XPS15 laptop (or any Dell laptop). I'd love to run 2*HDMI monitors.

    Is anyone doing this successfully? Maybe run the HDMI and the miniDisplayPort with a converter? Can I run both at 1920*1080?

    Cheers

    Dave
     
    djhmateer, Apr 20, 2011
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  2. festivemongoose

    festivemongoose Notebook Guru

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    This is possible, both at 1080p. dont forget to get a display port adaptor
     
    festivemongoose, Apr 20, 2011
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  3. djhmateer

    djhmateer Newbie

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    Nice one thanks.
     
    djhmateer, Apr 20, 2011
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  4. Dreamliner330

    Dreamliner330 Notebook Evangelist

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    In fact, with the XPS 15, you can have 2 external monitors plus the laptop display. ;)
     
    Dreamliner330, Apr 22, 2011
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  5. gktk

    gktk Newbie

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    is that 2 x digital external displays or 1 x digital and 1 x vga?

    thanks
     
    gktk, Apr 26, 2011
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  6. falcon64

    falcon64 Notebook Consultant

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    I've done HDMI + DisplayPort...
     
    falcon64, Apr 26, 2011
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    Google

    Just wondering which brand of DisplayPort-to-HDMI output cable did you buy ?

    The Dell XPS1647 it has 3 outputs, VGA, HDMI & DisplayPort. Can it output 3 external monitors @ 3 x (1920x1080) ?
     
    NBRV725, May 4, 2011
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  8. pitz

    pitz Notebook Deity

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    Get yourself a Latitude E-Series with the dock connector (ie: E6500/E6510/E6520) + E-port docking station = 2 DVI/Displayport connectors in the dock, that can both be driven by the laptop.

    100% supported by Dell, no hacks involved, can run 2560x1600 displays (ie: Dell U3011's or U2711's) as well which gives you an upgrade path from 1080p/WUXGA should you ever desire.
     
    pitz, Jun 2, 2011
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  9. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can do this with the non-dual-DVI dock as well with 1x DP and 1x DVI. My dad has been running said setup for months now with no problem.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 3, 2011
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  10. Brendanmurphy

    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Anyone know if its possible with 1645? I have 1 monitor connected via VGA and 1 via Hdmi but i can't use both + laptop display. And the 5730 is Eyefinity compatible, so do the displays have to be digital?
     
    Brendanmurphy, Jun 3, 2011
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