Can I use this fron my hi-res monitor's DisplayPort Out to duplicate the screen to a second, lower-res monitor? (NOT for a "Dual Monitor" display). I'm told, no, the computer will dumb it all down to the low-res monitor's resolution. Can I use this fron my hi-res monitor's DisplayPort Out to duplicate the screen to a second, lower-res monitor? (NOT for a "Dual Monitor" display). I'm told, no, the computer will... » Read More Can I use this fron my hi-res monitor's DisplayPort Out to duplicate the screen to a second, lower-res monitor? (NOT for a "Dual Monitor" display). I'm told, no, the computer will dumb it all down to the low-res monitor's resolution. « Show Less
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Duplicating the screen means that you display the exact same picture on both monitors - this means that you can go only as high as the highest resolution on the lowest resolution monitor. The adapter has nothing to do with this.
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I am sorry, I am not a geek and I am not sure what you are asking me. I use this to connect a second computer monitor to my computer so that I can see two sceens at the same time.
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I am not sure. Duplicating in general not good for hi res when monitors have different specs.
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I used this device for (2) computers, each computer had a DVI and a VGA and was using those ports for dual monitors.This device allowed me to switch between the two computers on both monitors for each.Based on that, I believe if you used the DVI on one channel, and then the VGA on the other channel, that this would work.That being said, you may be better off just getting a DVI-VGA adapter and using a cheap switch.
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If you pull up a document, you will see the same document on two monitors. You will not be able to move documents between monitors. That is what I wanted to do. This product will not let you do what you want to do. I thought, perhaps, I just needed to download a driver. So, I went to their website. And, their website did not work.
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I'm not sure because I only use 3 monitors. There IS a selection to duplicate the display on monitors 1 AND 2, OR on monitors 1 AND 3. I don't know if you'd have the selection you want if 4 monitors were connected. I'd suggest that you email the manufacturer directly at support@visiontek.com and ask your question. Their website is at http://www.visiontek.com.
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No, you would need something else to use two monitors at once. This is used for switching between two monitors that are used one at a time.
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No. This will show the same thing on both screens. You need a video card with dual outputs to do what you want.
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It will duplicate the main laptop. If you have a video card on your system that reads 2 separate monitors, then you will get two different displays using the splitter.
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Yes. Ha,ha ... I use mine to extend my desktop and it works fine. Don't forget to change your windows settings for dual monitors. If you don't, then all you will do is duplicate the monitor. Hope this helps!
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The HDMI port on this system is for input, such as connecting a game console and using the computer as a monitor. This system does not have a video out port to connect a second monitor.
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Yes...this is exactly what I did. I already had one monitor hooked up to my pc with a regular vga cable. I wanted to add a second monitor and the only video port I had left on my pc was an hdmi port. So I plugged the hdmi end of this adaptor into the back of the pc and attached the vga cable of the second monitor to vga side of this adaptor...so far, it works perfectly and both monitors work. Hope this helps.
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Yes. You plug one end into the USB port. The other end goes into the second monitor. Poof - instant second screen. It comes with a download link to install the drivers for it and everything. Will the second monitor play full speed video? Not quite. Will it work for word-processing/web browsing/most daily stuff? Yes, easily.
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No this will show one thing on 2 separate displays. For example, if you pull up Facebook, it will be shown on both monitors. You need a separate port on the computer or a switching device to be able to do what you want. I, too, purchased this thinking it would "split" the display.
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That is exactly how I'm using it. The HDMI is plugged into my Dell laptop, and it is connected to a VGA older monitor so I can have a second screen. It works like a charm!
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You will need a converter! It might be an Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, but I apologize that I cannot remember exactly - I bought one, and it looked very much like this: http://www.showmecables.com/product/Mini-DisplayPort-to-DVI-Adapter.aspx?utm_source=google&utm;_medium=cse&utm;_campaign=2914&zmam;=49733141&zmac;=5&zmas;=1&zmap;=2914&gc;lid=CMWt0KeH_L4CFbRj7AodaB8AEg.Check to make sure I'm not telling you the wrong thing! I also looked into HDMI converters, but I don't think so fit. I was able to check one out from my local library, because they keep HDMI converters to connect Macs to overhead projectors, and that allowed me to try and find out that it didn't work. You will need a converter! It might be an Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, but I apologize that I cannot remember exactly - I bought one, and it looked very much like this: http://www.showmecables.com/product/Mini-DisplayPort-to-DVI-Adapter.aspx?utm_source=google&utm;_medium=cse&utm;_campaign=2914&zmam;=49733141&zmac;=5&zmas;=1&zmap;=2914&gc;lid=CMWt0KeH_L4CFbRj7AodaB8AEg.Check to make sure I'm not telling you the wrong thing! I also looked into HDMI converters, but I don't think so fit. I was able to check one out from my local library, because they keep... » Read More You will need a converter! It might be an Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, but I apologize that I cannot remember exactly - I bought one, and it looked very much like this: http://www.showmecables.com/product/Mini-DisplayPort-to-DVI-Adapter.aspx?utm_source=google&utm;_medium=cse&utm;_campaign=2914&zmam;=49733141&zmac;=5&zmas;=1&zmap;=2914&gc;lid=CMWt0KeH_L4CFbRj7AodaB8AEg.Check to make sure I'm not telling you the wrong thing! I also looked into HDMI converters, but I don't think so fit. I was able to check one out from my local library, because they keep HDMI converters to connect Macs to overhead projectors, and that allowed me to try and find out that it didn't work. « Show Less
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I used this device for (2) computers, each computer had a DVI and a VGA and was using those ports for dual monitors. This device allowed me to switch between the two computers on both monitors for each. Based on that, I believe if you used the DVI on one channel, and then the VGA on the other channel, that this would work. That being said, you may be better off just getting a DVI-VGA adapter and using a cheap switch.
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I am sorry to tell you that I made the same mistake. All you can do is mirror the DVI input. One thing I am working on though is creating aa custom driver that will double the virtual width of the monitor resolution while still maintaining the same height. I have gotten close once but the aspect ratio for the width doubled as well. Resulting in watching movies with a bunch of short fat people. My work around for now is to use the vga jack out of my laptop for one 23" monitor and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter and DVI-D cable to my other 23" monitor. This gives me 3 hi-res displays to use. Not the most elegant solution but it works. If you find an answer I would love to here it. If I get my custom double wide driver to work I will be happy to share. Cheers, CJ. Cjchumbley@computer.org
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>can i use this to connect my pc to monitor?Works for me. HDMI output on my laptop to DVI connector on a monitor.