Can this monitor operate as a primary monitor? such as if a laptop screen is broken.
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Yes it can. It is just like any other monitor, only that it connects via a USB port and it is portable. First, you install the driver that comes with it. Then anytime you connect it to the laptop, the driver icon gives you various options that enable you use it as you wish. Options include: Set as main monitor, Notebook monitor off, Mirror, Extend (Left, Right etc.), Off, etc. You can also use the Windows Control Panel (Display) to control it just like any other monitor. Good luck!
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I use a laptop which I have on a separate stand as a second monitor to the side
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You can but I wouldn't, the monitor isn't designed for computers and such, it's for expanding the view of a video camera so the operator can see better
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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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Yes a second monitor can be connected. I personally have not done it because the screen is very large but it is possible.
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Can this be used to hook up a laptop computer? (I have a laptop that works but with a broken monitor. I'm thinking this might be a passable -- I don't have high hopes for "great," but it might be passable -- solution until I can get the laptop fixed?Could I either connect this with a standard monitor plug or with one of my laptop's USB ports?Thanks.
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Hi Gordon, yes, you can. Just connect the HDMI cable to your computer for you to use it as a monitor. Thanks_Mitch
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Since there is only a single VGA input then no this monitor cannot "double" as a TV and computer use. It may be possible to convert the TV output to VGA (not sure how) but then you have to be disconnecting and reconnecting cables when going from TV to computer. Most people would not consider this as double duty. Due to the problems with vertical viewing angle though, I would not recommend this monitor for TV viewing as the picture degrades pretty severely off-axis.
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As long as the monitor connection works. There are a couple of different ones. Not all work
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The monitor is a "slave" to your desktop/laptop and does have an hdmi port. If your desktop/laptop supports hdmi format you're ready to "plug & play" with this monitor.
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The issue will be power, it uses two powered USB ports for power supply. The port on the monitor is a micro USB you could probably use alternate means of power. I don't have the power specs on hand to advise what would be best for alternative power.
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No, it cann't be used as an external monitor because this device doesn't have a video input.
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Theoretically yes, and I have done it in the past. However with this unit I haven't been able to get it to work. It is a new setup and monitor though so I may be my issue.
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Yes, you can. You would need an Active DisplayPort Adapter, which is usually around $85+. You would plug the DVI-D into the Active DisplayPort Adapter, then the DisplayPort into the docking station, along with the USB directly into the laptop's USB port or the docking station, and then the USB to USB cable from the laptop or docking station into the Active DisplayPort Adapter to supply additional power (or else your frames will occasionally drop). Then you'll be good to go.I use my work laptop, which is a Dell E6430s and a docking station, with this monitor when working at home.
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If this monitor is your second monitor, then Yes. If it's your only input, then No. Be sure to use the included USB cable because if you don't, your monitor may not work.
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yes thats the thing I am doing now except there is a laptop instead of monitor. I have keyboard and mouse, It is pretty useful for its price. Thank you. hope this helps. Sorry for late answer.
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Yes, the projector comes with a standard monitor port. So, depending of the type of laptop you may need an adapter.