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Nedd a laptop to connect to 2 monitors

by tb2733007 Dec 10, 2009 3:16AM PST

Looking for a laptop with 2-4gb RAM, 250 or larger GB with windows 7 and 7200 rpm and a core 2 quad processor.
Also want to be able to hook up 2 monitors to expand and open different programs on each and use laptop more like a tower but be able to bring it to my other office as well. any suggestions

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So a triple display system?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Dec 10, 2009 4:30AM PST

Your average laptop does 2 so here's the third item.

http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-BVU160-USB-Display-Adapter/dp/B001U3ZVRI

Why I mention this one is you'll have to pick these with care now that Windows 7 is out.
Bob

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not really

by tb2733007 Dec 10, 2009 4:51AM PST

really want to use laptop as cpu , preferably in the closed position so it will only be 2 displays not three. I just like the idea of the displays being side by side. Do I still need the adapter and which laptop do you think is good.

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Then I predict pain.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Dec 10, 2009 5:00AM PST

The lid closed creates too much heat and short life spans. I predict trouble just as the warranty runs out.

Sorry to read such a request as I've witnessed the pains.
Bob

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