external monitor on X201t -> tablet-function usable?

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Carlsson · #1 Post by **Carlsson** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:11 am

Hey Guys,

at the moment I'm considering the X201t as my next laptop, now I'm using a MacBook Pro. The most important advantage of the X201t would be the tablet function - I'm a student and would like to use the laptop at the university and for studying at home. For the latter purpose I want to connect the X201t to my Cinema Display and use the tablet-function simultaneously. My question is, whether this works or not. Is the X201t able to drive its monitor AND an external one, and is it possible to use it as a tablet in the docking station?

Thank you for helping me and sharing your experiences!

Regards,
Carl

Daniel Bakker · #2 Post by **Daniel Bakker** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:53 am

Yes, that's possible, given you duplicate your desktop on the second screen. however, I don't really get the point of doing so?

Carlsson · #3 Post by **Carlsson** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:31 pm

Thanks for your response!
But no, I don't want to double it. I want 2 "independent" screens.

Example: Display some earlier writings and dokuments on the external monitor and making notes and calculations on the tablet.

I hope its clear now.

Regards,
Carl

hunterman223 · #4 Post by **hunterman223** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:11 pm

That should work just fine. Configure the screens as primary and secondary and have the note taking app on the tablet, everything else on the external.

Carlsson · #5 Post by **Carlsson** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:31 am

Thanks guys.

I didn't ask whether the resolution of 2560x1440 will be supported, but I think that won't be a problem, right?
OK, then I will be one of the few that switch back to windows, I'm not happy with it but the tablet functionality will make the running.

Regards,
Carl

#6 Post by **erik** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:31 pm

2560x1440 would be supported via displayport in the ultrabase.

Carlsson · #7 Post by **Carlsson** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:17 am

OK, and can I use the X201t as a tablet, when it's fixed in the ultrabase? I think so... alright. Thanks for the responses.

I just discovered the X220t, maybe this one will be a better choice. The displayport is built-in, but does anyone know, whether there exists an ultrabase for this model? Ok, this is OT now...

Regards,
Carl

#8 Post by **erik** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:29 pm

yes... the X220 and X220T use the UltraBase Series 3.