VTBook Card claiming to drive 4 displays! Will it work with Cinema display?

Will the VTBook solve this problem?
http://www.villagetronic.com/vtbook/index.html
I am trying to find a solution to using my tablet laptop (Fujitsu T4020 Lifebook) with a 23" Cinema display.
Here is the problem:
1. Lifebook as a VGA out only.
2. Lifebook's port replicator (docking station) has a DVI port (fits 23").
3. Does not work!
As I understand it, I need a converter?
That is supposedly either:
1. http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=1310
at a very steep price, OR
2. http://www.villagetronic.com/vtbook/index.html
the VTBook, also at $250+.
I really thought the port replicator with the DVI out will sort the problem out?
Help please!
Roger

Hi Roger,
I admit that I don't know much about your tablet laptop model, but I suspect the inbuilt graphics card is not up to running an extra 23" display (hence the port replicator not working for this display).
I think your best hope of getting it to work off this tablet laptop is via the Gefen adaptor. See if you can get a returns deal on the adaptor if it doesn't work for you.
Cheers!
Karl

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