3 Monitors with HP Laptop

I have a Compaq nw8440 a docking station and two samsung monitors is there some software i can get to make all three monitors(laptop included)as an extended display? currenty everytime i try to change anything i can get the laptop with either monitor working or the two monitors and the laptop screen turns off. surely this is possible without extra hardware.

Thanks,
Damien

 

No, this requires extra hardware. I'm not familiar with any notebooks that are capable of using 3 displays (including the notebook display) without additional hardware like a VTBook card or a DualHead2Go adapter.

If you think about it, desktops can only use two high-res displays at the same time, too, unless you add extra hardware (an extra non-SLI video card).

 

Try this:
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/adet.to?seg=HHO&poid=360367&in_merch=1



Overview

The Toshiba dynadock USB Docking Station is an advanced docking solution with a high performance video controller built-in. Virtually any brand of windows-based computers, laptops or desktops, with a USB 2.0 port is compatible with this versatile docking station. The upright slim design allows you to connect all devices to your PC with one USB cable instantly - providing fast access to your desktop environment. It adds six USB 2.0 ports, 7.1 channel surround sound via S/PDIF port and high resolution video output through the video port on the dynadock. You can now view up to 3 displays* simultaneously. Get one for your home and office for simple expandability and connectivity!

Features:

• * Compatible with any brand of windows-based PCs
• * Provides six USB 2.0 ports with easy Plug-and-Play connectivity
• * Space-saving upright slim design reduces cable clutter and eliminates the wear-and-tear both on PC ports and the cable plugs themselves
• * Advanced docking station with high performance VGA video controller support - viewing up to three displays simultaneously
• * Access all your computer devices through one USB cable
• * Front USB ports supply power even if PC is off
• * Adds 7.1 channel surround sound though S/PDIF port
• * Supports up to 1280 x 1024, 32-bit color video resolution
• * Ports: six USB 2.0, S/PDIF, Serial, LAN, VGA, microphone, headphone (or speaker) and VGA
• * In the box: Toshiba dynadock USB Docking Station, base plate, cable holder, USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, power cord, CD-ROM and Quick Installation Guide
• * 1-year standard limited warranty

Minimum System Requirements:

* PC with 1.2GHz or higher processor - Intel Pentium/Celeron family or AMD K6/Athron/Duron family, or compatible processor (Core™ 2 Duo 2.0GB PC processor or higher recommend)
* Windows® Vista** or XP with SP1 (SP2 recommended)
* 512MB of RAM or higher (1GB or higher recommended)
* USB 2.0 port
* 30MB of available disk space
* CD-ROM drive

Notes:
* To view up to three displays: Notebook display; External display connected to the notebook; External display connected to the dynadock
** Windows Vista supports mirror mode only; XP supports extended mode and mirror mode. Visit dynadock.com for updated Windows XP and Vista software driver support.

Also available: Toshiba dynadock USB Docking Station with DVI Port (PA3542U-2PRP)

YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SfyIn6-TgI