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    Using two external monitors

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by dante316, Jan 9, 2012.

  1. dante316

    dante316 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello folks, stats in sig.

    I have a Cintiq 12 inch (used for digital drawing) and an LG 47" LED TV.

    I want to extend the desktop across all 3 (including the laptop screen).

    The drivers only allow be to have two enabled at once. Is it possible to extend all 3 monitors at the same time or no?
     
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  3. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    The Sager models will support one external monitor while using the built in screen. You do have to get an adapter for external monitors. As SSX4life linked that one will give you the option to hook up two extra externals. If you want to hook up just one more then you can use a USB adapter. I use one of those and it works out great.
     
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  4. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    As was pointed out, the limitation to the graphics card is two outputs (be it two external monitors or an external and the onboard display, etc). You'd need a USB video card to add a third display. It's not a great idea if you want to do much beyond 2D work though.
     
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