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Multiple displays on VPCZ13M9E/B

Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Carlos_milos, Dec 10, 2012.

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Hello all

I'd like to run more than the standard extended display on my VPCZ13M9E/B. However there seem to be road blocks all the way. The VTbook from village instruments is not available any more, and I cant find the docking station for my model on the sony web site. (No longer available?). I was advised about a Belkin express card docking station and managed to get one on the cheap, however I've not had time to try this, and looking at the documentation, it seems to only support only one external monitor.

I really don't want to go for a Z3 with PMD, as my Z13 is flawless. Does anyone know of an alternative solution to my problem?

Thanks in advance people.

C.

Carlos_milos, Dec 10, 2012

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The VPCZ1 docking station does not help - it still only supports one monitor at a time.
You could use a USB-VGA adapter, but the quality won't be great. The other option is a USB to HDMI adapter, though you may need to get a USB3.0 expresscard to get the necessary bandwidth.

Ashers, Dec 11, 2012

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I have a USB 3.0 Express card, didn't think of that option. Cheers I'll start looking now.!

Carlos_milos, Dec 11, 2012

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