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    Vaio Z1 w/ Dell U2212HM X2

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by xxGenericSNxx, Jan 13, 2012.

  1. xxGenericSNxx

    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    Hello,
    I've read a few threads regarding using the Z1 with multiple external monitors but I just want to get your take on this setup that I'm thinking about pursuing.

    Z13
    VGN-PRZ10 dock
    Tagrus ACP51USZ dock (for the extra DVI out)
    Dell U2212HM 1080p X2 monitors

    I don't game and only need to do Adobe CS stuff on the external monitors which is why I opted for a USB video output instead of a vidock like contraption. Does this setup sound like it will work without flaws, or is there something inherent about what I'm doing which will foul me up when I'm hooking everything up?

    And as far as monitors are concerned, how does the Dell stack up? I want 1080p, IPS, and LED backlit and want a screen size as close to 20" as possible. From my research, the 21.5" Dell is the closest to these requirements.





    And for your Z2 owners, how would you hook the two monitors to your setup? 1 via HDMI on the laptop and 1 via HDMI on the PMD? Can I hook up 1 via VGA on the PMD and 1 via HDMI on the PMD or will that mess up colors on screen and have other issues? I want to upgrade to a Z2 or Z3 later on and want to still use the same setup. (Isn't the VGA and HDMI on the PMD sort of close together?)


    BTW these are the two threads I used for reference:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sony/322062-vaio-z-two-external-monitors.html

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sony/532968-dual-monitors-vaio-z.html

    Thanks!