New Laptop, 'Old' VGA monitor

[txtxyeha]

I have a new Dell e4300 laptop with an E-port (pro3x) docking station. The docking station has both an VGA monitor output along with a DVI-D output. I want to continue to run dual monitors; therefore, one I can plug one into the VGA port but to utilize the DVI port will I need a $5 adaptor or a $200 converter?

 

[wherzwaldo]

A simple DVI-D -> VGA adapter should do the trick. (At least, I think the E-port docks use DVI-D and not DVI-I. A DVI-D plug will fit a DVI-I port, but not vice versa.)

By the way, good luck with that E-series Latitude. I bought three (two E5500s and one E6500) and have had nothing but problems.

 

[txtxyeha]

Thanks for the comments. The company I'm with is switching out our HP laptops with Dell's e6400 and e4300. I was pretty excited about getting the slightly smaller e4300 and a new laptop in general until I started seeing the comments by various people while researching this issue. Further reinforces why I own an iMac for the house.