>From the spec sheet it doesn't look like the machine has Thunderbolt.
No, it does not.
>It looks like you can use USB:
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>1. Plug a powered USB3 hub (you don't want an unpowered hub) into one of your USB3 ports e.g.
http://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-USB3-HUB7-81X-Seven-Port-Four-Amp-Adapter/dp/B008ZGKWQI/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_text_yThat I already have.
>2. Buy two of these to create 2 HDMI or DVI outputs for 2 external monitors:
http://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-Multiple-2048x1152-1920x1200-DisplayLink/dp/B007L6NYAO>
>3. Plug the 3rd external monitor into your HDMI port
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>With that setup you will still have 5 free USB3 ports on the powered hub so you'll actually gain, rather than lose, ports.
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>I haven't tried this, if you go this route I'd be interested to hear your experiences.
When going from USB to HDMI, are we loosing quality?
Presently, I have a StarTech.com USB 4 ports powered. I have two ports left. So, assuming that setup, I can have the actual HDMI from the laptop to remain as is to the monitor and use the additional two USB ports to those devices and then to the monitors. I am still not sure if this will be entire compliant with an extended desktop display on the three monitors.
