Will this cable Duplicate the my main laptop monitor OR extend it to 2 separate monitors?
594699
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.
2227355
Clone mode only, your video card needs 2 outputs to extend across 2 monitors.
1655192
Go to your control panel and look under display. If your laptop shows the option of extending your screen over multiple monitors then your laptop HAS the capability of doing so. Most laptops provide this option. However, as I've never used this device I cannot say for certain that it would work this way. I did want to correct some of the previous incorrect answers however in terms of capability.
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The splitter allows you to send the same signal to two external monitors. Extending your desktop requires two video feeds - one to your existing monitor and another one to a second monitor. If you have a laptop PC, you could plug a second monitor into your SVGA connector (if you have one) or HDMI connector (if you have one) to extend your desktop. If you have a box PC, you will need a second video card for the second monitor. Then, you could duplicate your desktop on the second monitor, or you could extend your desktop on the second monitor (different info displaying on the two monitors). The splitter cannot extend your monitor, but could be used to duplicate it. I hope this information helps you.
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I use mine for a second second monitor so I can dual screen. I have used both for different purposes. I like the cable because it takes up less space next to the computer, whereas with the adapter you have a weird box that can get in the way.
1895981
yes, I can confirm as well. One DVI port, one VGA port. I am using both in a triple monitor setup (with one being the laptop screen).
230328
So far this cable is working fantastically for me.Your problem might be your laptops' settings. Make sure it's set to mirror your screen and not set to use a secondary display.
519990
If you are looking for 2 cloned screens (displaying the same thing) yes... if you are looking for 2 screens representing 2 areas of your desk top... you would still need the 2 cords. If you have DVI out on your dell, there are various manufactures which make dvi cable splitters which support 2 monitors. Let me know if you have more questions.
979690
I've had my laptop hooked up to an HDMI monitor at the same time as this USB monitor, so I had three monitors going at one, but I've never tried two USB monitors.
1313182
This is splitter NOT extender and it will not extend your display.. It will only split ( Duplicate ) your display. The cable is too short. 15cm
849280
Hello, I do not think that you would be able to connect an additional monitor unless there is a way to do that by USB
1535778
Yes this will allow you to add an additional monitor to your system. I use. 2 of these on my laptop plus the onboard VGA adapter to run 4 monitors
698711
Your laptop should have an analog vga 9 pin plug or an hdmi port for one monitor. You would only need one of these adapters for the second screen.
341037
It will only duplicate what's on your monitor. You need additional hardware to have additional views on additional monitors.
341038
it will just duplicate it to another moniter, and you just see double but if have large monitor it would work.
698710
Nope. One should do you just fine. Your computer should us the existing display driver for the first one then this will drive the second monitor.
510821
As the above poster said, probably not. It will allow you to add a second monitor. It's possible if your laptop has dvi, you might be able to use it simultaneously. However, sometimes the dvi is just the DisplayPort converted.