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    Docking Station for M11x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by BigVDawgy, Jun 10, 2010.

  1. BigVDawgy

    BigVDawgy Newbie

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    What are people doing for a docking station for the M11x?

    I know you can do the single USB cable to a hub, but what about a convenient solution to allow easy connect/disconnect to dual (DVI) monitors with keyboard and mouse?
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Docking stations that are capable of dual DVI output exist, but they require custom connectors such as those found in business laptops (Thinkpads, Latitudes, HP Elitebooks, etc) and high end consumer laptops.

    The M11x has no such interface, nor is there a solution that is going to drive dual DVI monitors. Maybe a single DVI monitor, if you are not playing games on it.
     
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    smoothoperator Notebook Evangelist

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  4. millsy

    millsy Notebook Enthusiast

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    does the M11x even support dual displays at all? I know it has 2 digital outputs but yeah
     
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  5. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    I have two Dell U2410 monitors (1920x1200) with each supporting 2xDVI, 1xDisplayPort, 1xHDMI and 1xVGA.
    The U2410 has a switch-able OSD and allows me to switch between the various devices.
    Desktop uses 1 DVI on each monitor, M11xR1 uses 1xDisplayPort and 1xHDMI and an old netbook uses the VGA port.

    I have a USB switch connected to a USB hub which supports wireless keyboard/mouse, printers, scanners and etc switched between all these systems.

    On the M11xR1 you can extend the two displays via DisplayPort and HDMI and it works fine.

    You can then pump the Audio via DisplayPort or HDMI via the monitor if required.

    U2410 has a basic 3.5 audio output.

    Probably wouldn't push the M11xR1 to much as I'm just using it for coding and etc.

    One day just for a laugh I'll see if I can run a DVD in each monitor.

    It'll probably end in tears. :eek:
     
    DrGoodvibes, Jun 10, 2010
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