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February 4th, 2025 16:28
More than one monitore Dell Inspiron 15 3535
Hi all!
I recently purchased a new Dell Inspiron 15 3535 Ryzen 7. The laptop has a standard HDMI port, but I need to connect at least one additional monitor to extend the display across three screens: one from the laptop, one from the original HDMI port, and another through an alternative method.
I bought a simple and inexpensive multiport hub via USB-C, but it didn't work. It seems like I might need to buy a docking station. Is that true? If so, what docking station would work with my laptop? How can I be sure it will work?
Thanks.
ejn63
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February 4th, 2025 16:43
If you purchase a docking station, be sure it has Displaylink support -- none of the USB ports on this model are natively video capable. The other option would be a USB 3 displaylink adapter such as
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1416628-REG/startech_usb32hdes_slim_usb_3_0_to.html
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February 4th, 2025 18:35
@ejn63 someone from another forum mentioned that my laptop can't handle video output via USB. Are you saying that if I get a docking station or adapter with "DisplayLink," it will enable my laptop to send video even though the USB doesn't support it natively?
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February 4th, 2025 18:40
Yes. A displaylink adapter is essentially a rudimentary video card -- once you load the drivers for it, it will allow video output over a USB port that otherwise doesn't support it.
Bear in mind the resolution limits of whatever displaylink adapter you purchase (and keep in mind that this is a budget system to begin with, so do not expect it to perform well with high resolution displays).
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February 4th, 2025 19:04
@ejn63 thanks, I'll keep you posted