Suggestions for Dual Monitor setup for HP Notebook

pflipper · 05-06-2009, 10:35 AM

Hi,

I have an HP Dv5 notebook, and I want to set up a docking station / dual monitor. I've looked at the HP Quickdock, but it doesn't seem to support dual monitor setup. I've also looked at the Matrox DualHead2Go digital, and it would seem that I can just use the VGA connection on the laptop to connect, which would work, but I would like it to be coordinated with a wireless mouse and keyboard and be simple to dock.

Any suggestions for a configuration?

**Pauldo** · 05-07-2009, 10:34 PM

Take a look at Hp's advanced docking station. I have seen lot's of chatter about whether this will work or not. Some say it does, other's say it doesn't. It uses one DVI-D and one standard vga.

My guess is that the DualHead2GO would be your best bet since Hp doesn't seem to say much on this subject.

Here's a post from TSF about this. Post #2 is roughly what I have seen said in other places, including hp support forums.

Dual Monitors off HP docking station

Hope that helps.

Pauldo

pflipper · 05-07-2009, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the reply, Pauldo. Unfortunately, I don't think the advanced docking system works for the model I have. I'm going to contact HP support and see what they say. I'll make a note on this post with the results of that.

Cheers.

05-06-2009, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
pflipper Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Suggestions for Dual Monitor setup for HP Notebook Hi, I have an HP Dv5 notebook, and I want to set up a docking station / dual monitor. I've looked at the HP Quickdock, but it doesn't seem to support dual monitor setup. I've also looked at the Matrox DualHead2Go digital, and it would seem that I can just use the VGA connection on the laptop to connect, which would work, but I would like it to be coordinated with a wireless mouse and keyboard and be simple to dock. Any suggestions for a configuration?

05-07-2009, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pauldo Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,444 OS: winXP Pro sp3 My System	Re: Suggestions for Dual Monitor setup for HP Notebook Take a look at Hp's advanced docking station. I have seen lot's of chatter about whether this will work or not. Some say it does, other's say it doesn't. It uses one DVI-D and one standard vga. My guess is that the DualHead2GO would be your best bet since Hp doesn't seem to say much on this subject. Here's a post from TSF about this. Post #2 is roughly what I have seen said in other places, including hp support forums. Dual Monitors off HP docking station Hope that helps. Pauldo __________________ SystemSpec \| Power Supply Info \| How to Post a Screen shot \| Speedfan[/center]

05-07-2009, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
pflipper Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Suggestions for Dual Monitor setup for HP Notebook Thanks for the reply, Pauldo. Unfortunately, I don't think the advanced docking system works for the model I have. I'm going to contact HP support and see what they say. I'll make a note on this post with the results of that. Cheers.