Running two extrenal monitors

Is there a docking station that will allow me two run two external monitors? I don't have a Mac laptop yet but right now that's the only reason I can see to get a Dell. I am running two externals and want to continue.
gbs

While not specifically answering your question, you would probably need to find yourself an ExpressCard/34 video adapter to run a 2nd display.

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