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    Dual monitor to my T61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by YFK, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. YFK

    YFK Newbie

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    Hi, is there anyone that can give me advice on how I connect two external monitors to my new T61 7660-I1A laptop
     
    YFK, Feb 12, 2008
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  3. YFK

    YFK Newbie

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    Hi HEYGUY,

    Thanks very much. Your proposal seems to do the job. Need to check though if this is available in Singapore IT market. I've got two 20" DVI monitors left over from a desktop. Any idea these will work on dualhead2go or are only VGA monitors possible.

    Rgds Yvon
     
    YFK, Feb 13, 2008
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  4. elfroggo

    elfroggo Notebook Evangelist

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    You'd have to get the Matrox DualHead2Go Digital Edition and not the analog. Analog only supports 2560 x 1024 (two 1280 x 1024 displays) whereas digital is much higher

    Other options include getting an advanced dock which has a pci-e slot in it to put a video card inside. That option is probably more expensive though.
     
    elfroggo, Feb 13, 2008
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  5. HAC84

    HAC84 Notebook Geek

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    Get a docking station, It has two video port on the back, ONE DVI and ONE VGA, PLUG a Monitor in each. Never tired it but it should work
     
    HAC84, Feb 13, 2008
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    themomonga Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, that works. We have 26 T61 notebooks doing this.
     
    themomonga, Feb 14, 2008
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