Setting up 2 external monitors on a laptop with VGA splitter
- by mike
I have a laptop with a graphics card that supports 2 displays. I would like to know the easiest way to set it up so I can close my laptop lid and use 2 external monitors (unique displays).
I use it primarily for office applications and video and want a quality, clear picture.
The laptop has 1 VGA port and I have 2 24" 1920x1200 monitors that have VGA and DVI ports.
So a few questions:
Can I just use a VGA splitter? (seen mixed feedback on this)
Would it a VGA to 2 DVI splitter give a better picture quality? (if it exists)
Would I be better upgrading laptop to one with 2 digital ports ( I just see a lot with VGA and HDMI though)
specs:
Model: Toshiba Satellite C675-S106 (Windows 7)
Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 3000 (supports 2 displays)
Processor: Intel Core i3-2350M