Dell Inspiron 8600 notebook --> multitabling machine?

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Thanks! That was exactly the information I was looking for, I appreciate the screen grab and the heads up on the overheating issue. The overlap at that resolution looks reasonably manageable. I couldn't tell from the tech specs on the website but I imagine you can run a simultaneous second display at 1600x1200?

I'd definitely consider the 9200 or the XPS for the bigger screen although now were talking over two dimes worth of machine...significantly more than just the extra flat panel I was looking at. I better get crackin' at those $50s to make some extra cash if I want one of those!

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No problem. I was able to attach another monitor and extend my desktop to cover both screens. The laptop supports up to 1920x1200 for an external widescreen monitor or 1600x1200 for a square screen.

It only overheated and locked up occasionally when used for extended periods of time. Unfortunately, I was usually four tableing while listening to music and surfing the internet at the time. It's a known issue and pops up in the Dell support forum all the time. If you google "inspiron 8600 fan control", the first link is to a utility someone created to control the temperature the fans turn on at. After installing it, the laptop has maybe overheated one time.

I really don't have a problem playing four tables on this machine, but a 17" screen sure would make it easier to see the bet sizes at the end of a long session.