electrical outlet needed? I have read many reviews and none has addressed whether the 231 requires an electrical outlet for all the monitors and programs to work -- I know the 230 does, and I am hopeful that this is one of the enhancem,ents that makes...
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Yes, it does require an outlet. In fact, our power cord is missing - we assume the housecleaner put it away somewhere (she doesn't work for us anymore, unsurprisingly). I'm going to have to call the manufacturer to get a replacement.
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Yes, each unit requires an outlet.Very pleased with this system. We purchased 4 and use them upstairs and downstairs with great reception.
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They expect you to have the wall to adaptor cable. Makes it cheaper and not as difficult to sell since they don't need the particular outlet style. However, I bought two of them and one arrived with a cable for the wall and the other did not. Not sure what their reasoning was...
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This unit sometimes DOES need power. Devices such as the Directv Genie don't give off any power through their HDMI output, so it WILL NOT WORK without an AC Adapter supplying power to the switch. Check if your devices HDMI output ports give off 5V of power. If not, then you need an adapter. The seller is aware of this, but refuses to update their description. Also, it's not helping that reviewers are saying no power adapter is needed. Sometimes it IS needed.
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It plugs directly into the 120 wall outlet.It does have a power converter and I am not sure what the DC current is. I gave it to my son a few months ago, still works great I always loved the color on that monitor.
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Hi David, thanks for your interest in our products. Yes, our monitors require AC power for several reasons. The first is our products all have two spare (powered) USB ports for other USB devices, and these ports require AC power. Next, our monitors also have HDMI input and this also requires AC power. Finally, our latest product, Monitor2Go FHD has speakers (for use with HDMI) which requires AC power too. I hope this is helpful. Please let us know if you have any other questions and feel free to email us directly at contact@mmt2.com. Thanks!
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I don't think our monitor came with a DVI cord (it's been a long time); so, to be on the safe side, assume that you will have to supply the cord. (Amazon, please provide information about the DVI cord and how to purchase one if it is not included.)
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It takes a special adaptor available from Apple. The wire from the monitor plugs into the adaptor which then plugs into a port in the Apple. (it is NOT a USP port). Do not know the names of the adaptor or the port. My Apple is a 15 inch laptop and this monitor is indispensable. Worth the $30 +/- investment.
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Yes nick. It clearly states on the product page all you need is an outlet to plug it in. Seriously people, stop being so disgusting and rude about this product!
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As far as I know you would just need an outlet adapter. I've read that'll be all you need. Hope that helps!
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I'm not sure if I quite understand the nature of your question. But tell you what, I have it plugged in to my computer via a USB cord with other USB ' S plugged into it and ever since I bought it, it hasn't given me any problems. It was bought mainly for computers. There are no provisions made for outlets or sockets.
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Yes nick. It clearly states on the product page all you need is an outlet to plug it in.Seriously people, stop being so disgusting and rude about this product!
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It is electric and needs an outlet. I would suggest another brand though...
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No, you need the USB. But if you have something that could connect the USB to a outlet you can go that.
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Thanks, Stan! Yeah, I've since checked w/ my local building dept. and it's definitely a no-no to run any AC power cord inside of a wall in any size, shape or form. Period. Will try adding a receptacle behind the TV because I loathe any kind of visible conduit, however discreet it might look. Hopefully, one of the two existing receptacles in the area are the last on a line. Otherwise, I think I'd have to bring an electrician into the picture. [Groan!]
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I ordered two at different times, and they both had the cord with it. Be aware, the cord has 2 USB computer-side connectors on one side and one monitor-side connector on the other. Depending on your laptop, you may need to use both USB ports on the computer side to power the monitor, as there is no power cord or adapter. I prefer this - just FYI.
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When the monitor is connected to a computer via the Thunderbolt port the monitor can, in turn, provide an Internet connection to the laptop you're connecting it to. So it's an "OUT", not an "IN" (not technically, I know). It is not to connect the monitor to the Internet.