You can have both an external Monitor and the notebook LCD running at the same time, thus doubling your screen real estate. On the other hand, a 30" screen is huge, and weighs 12 kg. If you need a computer with it that is not too heavy, you might actually be better off putting together a barebones ...

Sounds to me you need a desktop rather than a laptop. I have continued to look for more info... I am guessing from your comment that no laptop can support an external monitor with this resolution? I really need to have a laptop because I can't easily drag a desktop if I want to spend 3 months in sy...

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Hi, looking for some info. I am not yet a Thinkpad owner, though I am leaning toward the 2379-dyu. A huge reason is the UXGA 1600x1200 resolution. I play poker professionally, much of the time online, so there is great value in being able to fit as many 800x600 screens as possible, with as little ov...