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    Connecting the Z with 2 Ext. Monitors

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Jparity, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. Jparity

    Jparity Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm getting a new monitor. So I'm just wondering if the Z is capable of supporting a 24 in + a 22 in. in dual monitor configuration.
    Can I do that with a Z docking pad? Or do I need to get one of those special connectors to support 2 ext. monitors?

    Thanks!
     
    Jparity, Dec 14, 2008
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  2. totono

    totono Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have and HDMI out? This would be your best option. I am planning on doing the same with my SR in the near future. If your monitor doesnt have an HDMI input, then it likely has a DVI input. In this case, you will need to buy an HDMI to DVI cable. You can find it for under 10 bucks online. Both of these scenarios are supposed to give you much better image quality than connecing using VGA.
    Im not sure about the dual monitor configuration, but I am almost certain that this will depend on the video card you have.
     
    totono, Dec 14, 2008
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  3. joeskie

    joeskie Notebook Geek

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    Impossible to connect two monitors to the Z. One only. VGA or HDMI/DVI.

    Been discussed before.. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
     
    joeskie, Dec 14, 2008
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    P1Scott Company Representative

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    External adaptor is the only option here. Matrox Graphics offers their TripleHead2Go Digital Edition external Graphics eXpansion Modules that will allow for up to three monitors.
     
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  5. Jparity

    Jparity Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks a lot for the answers~ + rep.
     
    Jparity, Dec 14, 2008
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