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    Powering two 2560x1600 Dell's with the new VAIO Pro 13?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dgessler, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. dgessler

    dgessler Notebook Guru

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    Hi all,

    Unfortunately I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago since I thought I needed it to power my two Dell 30" screens. Does anyone know of a way to get these Dell's working using the new VAIO Pro? Been a long time Z owner, and I'd love to stick with Sony if I can.

    Thanks all.
    Dan
     
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  2. MattRussell

    MattRussell Newbie

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    Would love to know if you figure this out Dan. I have the Dell 27"s and want a laptop that can easily handle both.

    Matt
     
    MattRussell, Sep 17, 2013
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    jinque Newbie

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    Not sure if the HDMI out on the pro will handle 2560x1600, but startech makes usb 3.0 to displayport adaptors that will handle that resolution. $86 each and you will need two... my friend bought 1 and it worked fine for him and i assume two wouldn't be an issue.
     
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  4. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I doubt it.

    I mean sure, you could plug in two USB3.0 docks but they won't power anything 'comfortably'.

    Get an M3800, ZBook14 (for something a bit lighter - as far as I can see the Ultraslim dock* doesn't block the onboard DP so I guess you could use both the dock's and the onboard at once...?) or something.

    What 30" Dells are we talking about?

    *ZBook 14 lists compatibility for only this dock
     
    Vogelbung, Sep 17, 2013
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