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    Toshiba R835-P56x Dual External Monitors

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by machismo, May 7, 2011.

  1. machismo

    machismo Newbie

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    Is there a way for me to run dual external VGA monitors with the R835-P56X?

    At home I have a large widescreen monitor, but when I go to work there are 2 17" monitors with VGA inputs that I would like to plug into. I wouldn't even mind plugging into them and an external mouse and keyboard and close my laptop so that I am only using the 2 external monitors.

    Thanks
     
    machismo, May 7, 2011
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    How about having one monitor plugged in to the VGA port and the other connected to the HDMI port via a HDMI to VGA cable (I've never used one but they do exist)?

    John
     
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    I have not tried that yet. I wasn't sure if that was a possibility. I guess I can google around for VGA-HDMI adapters. Any suggestions on where to look? They seem a bit scarce. And are you sure that it will work if I buy it?
     
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    At this price it's worth trying. I think the cable just takes some of the pins of HDMI and uses them for the VGA signal. There is the comment:
    I don't know if the R835 meets that requirement but given that uses a 2011 graphics chip, I would expect it to meet all commonly used standards.

    John
     
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    I have ordered the VGA to HDMI cable and will give that a shot. If that doesn't work - which I assume would be due to the integrated graphics card - what's the next alternative? Is a docking station or a port replicator a good idea or is there something else that would be preferable? I've been trying to find good information on this and have determined that it is hard to come by.
     
    machismo, May 15, 2011
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