>Most laptops now have a HDMI connection. With only one output like that, it is possible to use a 3 27-inch monitors in extended mode? If yes, what would be required as component to do this setup?
If the laptop also has DisplayPort you might be able to daisy-chain DisplayPort monitors e.g.
http://www.displayport.org/cables/driving-multiple-displays-from-a-single-displayport-output/I believe Thunderbolt can do that too but I don't know if it's made it into real-world PCs and monitors yet.
Regards. Al
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