topic Re: Docking station and multi screen in PCs & Accessories

Docking station and multi screen

mallory — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:02:04 GMT

Hello all

Can I just say this is my first PC laptop (VGN-FS485b) and I love it!!

I used to use a desktop with dual screen. Now that I have moved to a laptop I have plugged in a second screen to the port in the side of my viao and successfully used the dual screen.

However recently I have been looking at buying a docking station

My first question is: are there any docking stations out there whereby I could plug 2 monitors into it?

If not could anybody recommend a normal docking station - I have been receiving conflicting info.

thanks

Richard

Re: Docking station and multi screen

Thalamus. — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:31:35 GMT

Hi mallory,

The Sony docking station recommended for your FS415B is the VGPPRFS1.CE,

The docking station includes the following Ports:
2 x USB 2.0
Parallel printer port
VGA port
LAN (RJ45) port
DC in

Further information can be found at Sony-Style just search for VGPPRFS1.CE ...:smileyhappy:

Re: Docking station and multi screen

Blencogo — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:10:36 GMT

Hi Richard,

I don't think this is possible with a laptop - you would in effect need support for 3 screens as your laptop has one attached!

Only desktop full sized graphics cards have dual DVI outputs.

Re: Docking station and multi screen

mallory — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:42:55 GMT

Hi Thalamus & Blencogo - thanks very much for your replies

much appreciated

mallory

Re: Docking station and multi screen

Thalamus. — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:44:31 GMT

You're welcome mallory...:smileyhappy:

Re: Docking station and multi screen

Blencogo — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:09:51 GMT

Hi Richard,

I have found this video splitter which seem to be designed to do exactly what you want to give you a dual-screen output from your Vaio - provided you are prepared to pay about £120. It actually looks quite interesting what you can do with it!

MATROX DualHead2Go

Hope it helps - it is probably cheaper than a Docking Station.

Re: Docking station and multi screen

Thalamus. — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:30:12 GMT

That looks a cool bit of kit Blencogo...:smileyhappy:

Re: Docking station and multi screen

Blencogo — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:27:21 GMT

Yes Thalamus - I must say I'm a bit tempted as it will work with a desktop as well.