DUAL external monitor support

Question

Hi, quick question before I make any purchase:   Which Dell laptop would let me connet two external monitors, without any docking station or 3rd party addons? Would I be able to also use the laptop's screen two, so in effect three screens displaying different information?   Many thanks.

rdmurray_4 · Answer

But the Precision mobile workstations such as the M70 only has one analogue VGA output, how can it drive two external monitors without dock or thirdparty addons?

ejn63 · Answer

Most of the higher-end models (i.e., 6000-ATI X300) and up can do a true dual display.

I don't think any of them can do three simultaneous displays - if any of them can, it'll be the Precision mobile workstations.

ejn63 · Answer

I suspect it cannot, which is why I suggested you check.

I don't think you'll find any notebook capable of driving three monitors. You'll need to consider a PCMCIA video card - there are some that can drive up to 4 monitors (though in 2D only, as most use ATI Rage chipsets). Such cards are also not inexpensive - they run $350-500 apiece).

mikers85 · Answer

Is there a way to get the vga and dvi to output simulaneously on the e1705? If so this could be a solution I am pretty sure stock settings and drivers wont allow it, but has anyone found it possible otherwise?... please no 'i think that it would be possible' responses...

rdmurray_4 · Answer

I also would like to know that plus: would it be possible to have three screens (laptop screen, vga output and dvi output) display independently?

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