laptop with dual hdmi outputs

player · 8 Jul 2014 at 00:03

I'd like to replace my ageing desktop and laptop, realistically I only need a laptop these days. I work from home and on the move so I'd like to be able to use dual monitors like I do with my current desktop setup (2 x 24" screens) whilst in the house.

Do people manufacture laptops with dual outputs? Or is this something that isn't heard of?

spoffle · 8 Jul 2014 at 00:32

If you get one with display port out, you can use a displayport hub to get 2 monitors connected up to that via one displayport out.

adeel2788 · 8 Jul 2014 at 07:12

Yes, there are laptops out there that do support multiple video outputs.

Just to give you an example, I have the Gigabyte P35W v2 and it has a VGA out, HDMI out and a mini display port and with nvidia tech, you are able to connect up to 4 screens with this laptop.

Hodders · 8 Jul 2014 at 10:12

My GS60 has got a full size HDMI and a mini display port on it so will support 2 external monitors.

player · 10 Jul 2014 at 15:48

ok well thanks for the reply guys,

it looks like the Lenovo Y510p or the 17inch gigabyte P27G v2-CF1 both fit the bill with hdmi out + vga out so it's likely to be one of them.

EviL Ras · 10 Jul 2014 at 19:49

The MSI GS60 has 1 hdmi and 1 mini display port. The GS70 has 2 mini display ports and a hdmi.

Dont bother with VGA out! its old dated tech! no HD, no audio stream!

mightymouse · 11 Jul 2014 at 02:00

I seem to remember that you can now purchase usb to hdmi adapters so that you can have secondary outputs. Not 100% as I have not tried them but do go for the ones with usb 3