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    T420 w/Intel graphics - dual monitors from dock?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Gigiya, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Gigiya

    Gigiya Notebook Guru

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    Would a T420 with Intel HD 3000 graphics support dual monitors when using the Mini Dock Series 3?
     
    Gigiya, Feb 1, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Been doing it with x220 for months... no reason it shouldn't work with T420.
     
    Commander Wolf, Feb 1, 2012
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  3. RobertN

    RobertN Newbie

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    I have a T410 (work) and a T420s (personal) connected via a dock to a HP zr30w (2560x1600) on displayport plus a Samsung 275T (1920x1200) on DVI.
    No problems with the T420s, but the T410 is a bit flaky with the displayport connection on initial boot up. Keeps dropping and reconnecting intermittently for first 5 to 15 minutes after booting. T420s and two desktops connected via same KVM don't have any issues.
     
    RobertN, Feb 3, 2012
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