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    dv2000 w/ dual desktop monitors?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kreid, Mar 24, 2007.

  1. kreid

    kreid Newbie

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    I use my dv2000 for college but while at home, I was wondering if its possible to run dual monitors. I was thinking about using my notebook like a "tower" in the sense of a desktop computer and run another keyboard and the dual monitors with my notebook closed. This way, I could disconnect my notebook and take it to school and when I was at home, I could have a more efficient workspace. I know some notebooks allow users to type on the notebook and have another monitor next to it but I'd like to have 2 monitors of the same size at home. Is this possible?
     
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    kreid, Mar 26, 2007
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    All of this is possible. Out of the box your laptop cannot drive two external monitors - only one plugged into the single VGA out your laptop has.

    You could always run your laptop screen and external screen side by side although this is a little awkward.

    However, if you wish to spend some money, Matrox do a "Matrox Dual Head 2 Go External VGA Box" which will allow you to run two external displays to your laptop. I've never personally tried it but I've heard it's effective.

    Hope this helps.
     
    hailtotheking, Mar 28, 2007
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