I want to connect two of these monitors to my laptop (HP Pavilion dv6) what cables do I need? Do I use my usb ports or another port type?
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I would first check to see that your laptop could support two monitors at 2560x1440 and then confirm it has to display-port ports.
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Yes I have done just that...but you will eventually fine the set up unsatisfactory. better to buy a laptop docking station that has several ways to hook monitors up. my best results with this is to have 2 monitors one driven by the laptop one driven by the USB adapter ...not you main as it doer not refresh as fast as you will need.hope this helps
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As long as your laptop has a VGA output, you can connect it to your laptop.If your laptop has a DVI or HDMI output, you will need a DVI to VGA or an HDMI to VGA converter. You can use any converter no matter how inexensive it is, because this monitor accepts a digital VGA signal. I personally use it for my desktop (which has a VGA output) and my PlayStation 3 (which I use a cheap HDMI to VGA converter for, and it works perfectly).
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You have to make sure that you plug the included USB cord from the back of the monitor (right next to the DVI input) into your computer (or a connected hub), just as you would any other USB hub. They certainly should have included this in the instructions!
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Any monitor you use should work fine . It might be connected to the work port on the computer. When I checked a write up on the Asus monitor it might have to be connected to had I port. Or maybe the monitor is defective. Try using monitor on another computer to make sure it's in working order. If you still have trouble try the HP support forum at hp.com
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for posting your question here! You can only connect one external monitor via one unit of http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038P1TP4/. If you do not wish to (or cannot) connect the second external monitor via the inbuilt video output port on your laptop for any reason, you would need to get a second unit to connect the additional monitor. Hope the above information helps! If you need any additional information, please do feel free to shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help! Thanks! Regards, Roze Plugable Technologies
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I'm not sure if this wil be a helpful answer, but here goes ... The HP monitor gets it's signal and power through the USB port, and it required that I install a special driver. It doesn't use a video card, external or otherwise. I use this USB monitor attached to my laptop, to which I also attach an external VGA monitor. So I get three screens but not in the way you want to do it. I have had absolutely no trouble with the USB monitor at all. I would suggest giving it a try. Order it and see if it works, and return it if it doesn't.
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Hello Matthew, I will say every connector is on this device because built in you have VGA, HDMI and a Display Port. You may say, what about DVI and while that is not built in, you can buy an additional cable to convert either the HDMI or the Display Port to DVI and for that matter you can get both and run 2 DVI monitors! These are great computers.
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You have the option to get one or two display port to display port cables as long ad your monitor supports the display port type. Otherwise get a DVI to display port adapter for a DVI cable. You will only need on of these as there is already a single DVI port on the card. Display port is preferred. If you want what came in the box then get the adapter but is recommend sticking with display from your monitor to the comp.
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yes! I got it hooked up to a hp pavilion as long as u have a normal VGA cord (that's been used forever) and if it needs a different connection you can always just search around on here and find adapters for it, good monitor by the way! the only thing is, that I cant seem to ever turn it off without turning off the whole tower.. no biggie though, it just says power button lockout?.. side note I just realized that was one of those newer win8 and if you mean for a second monitor? then i found this for you off hp website; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi, The machine does not have any port for a second monitor: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c03923492#N1126 You need an USB to video connector (DVI, VGA ...) or something like the following adapter: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-U3-UV39-KR Regards. you can also find any product on those site (a lot) cheaper on amazon so check amazon first before going for one of the manufactures websites but! also you will need to turn off your touch screen option first? possibly not here's link to question on hp website http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/TouchSmart-PC/how-to-add-second-monitor-to-hp-envy-recline/td-p/3092851
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I have two external monitors connected; one via a DVI/DVI cable and the other via a DVI/HDMI cable. I have a convertor piece that I think may have come with it, but it looks like VGA to DVI. Hope that helps.
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The E2414HR's do not have a displayport, you would need an additional adapter to make the monitor work with this cable. It would be less expensive to use a VGA to VGA cable as the Displayport to DVI converters are pricey and you don't need the extra display cable bandwidth provided by displayport unless you are looking for resolutions above 1920 x 1080.
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since most HP AIO and TouchSmart computers have no video output of any kind, you need to use a USB-to-video adpater to connect a second display to your computer. Amazon sells these. As a starter Try http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-External-Video-Monitor-Adapter/dp/B005G306I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384809487&sr=8-1&keywords=usb-to-video+adapter I haven't tried this, but it's supposed to work.
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Yes. Use a Standard DVI cable which most new laptops support or you will have to buy a converter.
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You will need a mini displayport to DVI adapter/cable. Both adapters (where you would need to buy the adapter + a DVI cable) are available as well as full length cables that are mini displayport on one end and DVI on the other. Just search Amazon for "mini displayport to DVI" to see various options.
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You could always buy the DVI to HDMI connector I did and works great! only about 6 dollars if you really want the monitor :)
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You may already have an HDMI. The first thing is to look carefully at your ports, also check the rear of your laptop. Some manufacturers put ports on the rear for docking stations. You will find that HDMI looks very similar to USB ports. DVI ports have a more rounded edge but HDMI is boxy like USB. Push come to Shove, tell me the make and model and I will look it up... One thing that is a decent alternative is gettin a 9 pin D-shell to HDMI or DVI depending what your needs are. Most laptops have a VGA out which is a standard monitor connection that preceded DVI and HDMI. If you also need sound, you will want to get a mini stereo plug (headphone jack), to connect to a speaker system.