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    Lenovo USB 3.0 Port Replicator driving 2560x1600?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pokerart, May 29, 2012.

  1. pokerart

    pokerart Notebook Enthusiast

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    lenovo have just released a usb 3.0 port replicator based on the display-link 3900 which is capable of driving 2560x1600 monitors via displayport.It seem like they are using dvi but no mention of it driving 2560x1600 monitors, anyone plans on getting that?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    i am getting it. My Toshiba Dynadock is a real piece of junk.
     
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    Do you have a 27 or 30" LCD panel that supports 2560x1440 or higher?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    U2711 baby. So that requires a Dual Link DVI or DP.
     
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    I look forward to hearing how the dock works with your U2711 since I have one, too. I'm not sure I care much about the dock. I think most of the coming ThinkPads I am interested in have mini DisplayPort so I will bypass any docks for video. The last thing I need is an expensive USB hub.
     
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    i just wanted the dock to drive my other 2 monitors to get 4 monitors setup on my X220 and X1.

    T420 can do the 4 monitors.
     
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    So you think with the dock your X220 will drive four LCD panels? That should be interesting.
     
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    Shouldn't be an issue. You can use two single USB2.0 USB->DVI adapters already to drive two extra monitors for a total of 4. Hopefully the USB3 adapter has been performance than the USB2. When using the USB->DVI adapters, video isn't always great but non-CAD/Video work is flawless.
     
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    i am already driving 4 monitors using the dynadock u and a ThinkVision LT1421 LCD, but don't game on it, and movie watching can be a little slow... LOL
     
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