My HP laptop doesn't have a DVI port (only VGA and HDMI). Is an HDMI to DVI adapter the best way to go for optimum performance?
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I got this StarTech.com DisplayPort to VGA Video Adapter Converter - 1920x1200 - Display Port / DP Adapter M/Fand it works perfectly :)
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I was so happy with this monitor, i bought another one to extend the display. I use a laptop HDMI connection. But i am unable to extend the display on the two HP monitors. Second one is not getting any signals. Does anyone know how to make this work?
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Just use HDMI from your laptop to the monitor, it's a better interface. That's the way mine is connected.
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I'm sorry I don't know for certain. Better ask an expert. This is a wonderful monitor however.
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If your laptop has an Intel processor with Intel HD graphics and you use HDMI to HDMI, your monitor will be treated like a television and sent "Limited RGB" signals. This can cause things to look washed out. The only way I could get this fixed was to use an HDMI to DVI cable which caused my monitor to be called "Digital Display" instead of "Television" in the Intel graphics control panel.
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There is actually an hdmi port on the monitor, so I'm just using a regular hdmi cable from my computer, works great.
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The HP has a number of different input connectors any of which can be used equally well. Look at your lap-top and find the connector for the monitor. Take a piece of paper and trace the ouline. Make a small drawing of the pins. Do the same for the Monitor. The go to somewhere like Best Buy with the two pics and ask the for a cord.
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Personally I would go with an DVI to HDMI cord. And use the two DVI ports. Or two DVI to HDMI adapters. The only way to do what you are talking about is a HDMI Splitter box even then I do not think it would work for what you want, HTH Mark
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No, you need something that will connect to a video out on the laptop (VGA, dvi, HDMI) and convert that to display port.
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Yes, I have dual monitors with my hp laptop and I run one off the HDMI. No issues.
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Asus are supposed to be releasing a specific mini hdmi to vga adapter; it's been shown off as an accessory but there hasn't been any pricing or release information given as of yet. Until then, there are other cables/adapters that seem to work including one from HP (- it needs a mini hdmi to hdmi adapter in order to use it with the transformer); you may wish to check out this thread on XDA Developers that discusses it in further detail. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088243Robert
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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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You wouldn't worry about no DVI. HTMI is better. If you don't have HDMI you simply use an HTMI to DVI adapter. I have used it both ways - hardly a noticeable difference. We now have 2 of these as the price keeps dropping. It is a great monitor with bright pixels and true colors.
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If your pc video output is that blue one with the rows of pins that's your VGA output. DVI is a small white somewhat rectangular connection that has a few rows of pins on one side and four little slots on the other side that make a square pattern and of course you should know what an HDMI looks like. Good luck. :)
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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.
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Yes, if you laptop has HDMI port, you just need an HDMI male-to-male cable. If you laptop has a DVI port, you need to purchase a DVI-to-HDMI cable with DVI audio support (e.g. not all DVI cables support audio)
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Any suggestions for connecting my HP Pavilion dv6000 notebook to this TV? I know I can accomplish this through a VGA connection or S-Video connection, but I wanted to keep the connection digital quality. Thanks!
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my PC nvidia display card has a display port ---my monitor has HDMI -- it works flawlessly and i don't need an adapter
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Although the computer itself does not have a DVI connection, you can use a VGA-to-DVI cable or an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the computer to the DVI connector on a monitor. I'm using an HDMI-to-DVI cable from Amazon Basics and it works with no problem.
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My parents had a similar challenge with their 2006 era Sharp HDTV (720p/1080i) with DVI only. Unfortunately, we had already purchased an HDMI cable... but we located a separate HDMI-to-DVI adapter, included with their HP Computer. As HDMI delivers both audio and video via single cable, whereas DVI is video only, you would then need to use a standard audio pair (Right-Left, or "Red-White" cable) for audio to work.
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you can use the VGA input or the M1 to component cable adapter or M1 to HDMI http://www.infocus.com/accessories/SP-HDMI-ADPT-R - its not a DVI its an M1 connector.
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HDMI or VGA cable will work. If you only have a DVI port, you can get a HDMI to DVI adapter.