X220 DP++ port to multiiple DVI-D monitors?

Hi all,
Would be grateful for your advice.
I want to use my DP++ port on the Lenovo x220 to 'drive' two 24" DVI-D LCD monitors showing separate images.  It's not for gaming, only for boring office apps.
I can't work out from the displayport.org website or other helpful posts whether my x220 is capable of 2 separate digital video output streams through the DP++ port.
I would prefer not to use the various excellent docking stations that Lenovo makes due to limited desk space.
Would Startech.com 's DisplayPort to 3 DVI-D adapter work for example? ( http://intrl.startech.com/AV/Displayport-Converters/Triple-Head-DisplayPort-to-DVI-Multi-Monitor-Ada... )
My x220 is Intel i-5 sandy bridge and 8 GB ram.
Thanks for your help!
AC
I don't work for anybody but myself

As I understand, you want to have multiple display from the DisplayPort connector.
Going with a web link provided by you StarTech has a device which can give multiple display from DisplayPort, However, it is difficult to say if it will work as mentioned.
You may ask them to give demonstration before you buy it.
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