It looks like I can use the VGA connector for one and then use a DVI-VGA convertor to run the second one.
The laptop itself only does 1024x768 so using the LCD is a poor second option if I have to. Its really looking like I will be able to drive the 2 external monitors soI'm a little happier now :-) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neil Davidson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 9:02 AM To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] USB Video displays Just had a look at the IBM site, the T42 does support a simultaneous external display so you should be able to have the laptop itself and another monitor without the use of the docking station. I don't know if the dock will let you connect two monitors, but it theory it could., the graphics chip (Intel Extreme 2 I would assume as it is a Centrino) certainly can -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hunter, Gary Sent: 14 April 2005 15:37 To: 'The Hardware List' Subject: RE: [H] USB Video displays Good question I never thought of that. The new machine the want to give me is a Thinkpad T42 the docking station is a Mini-Dock - Part Number: 287810U. Does anyone have any experience trying this, I googled and found a few things that seem promising. The information in this electronic mail message is sender's business Confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this Internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus, worm, Trojan horse, and/or malicious code when sent. This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission. By reading the message and opening any attachments, the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects. Galileo International is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments.
