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HDMI to 2 dual monitors
Hi,
I hope this community can help me. I have an Inspiron 15R laptop which only have (1) HDMI and (4)USB output. The video card is only a Intel HD Graphics 4400. I want to connect 2 dual monitors both which have VGA and DVI input (no HDMI input). What cables do I need to run both monitors as "extended monitors" (ie. I don't want duplicate view)? I know I can use HDMI to go into one monitor. Can HDMI split into 2 monitors? Another suggestion, is can USB be used for one monitor, and HDMI for another monitor? I do not play games, just work and internet.
Please help:emotion-6:
bobbymcgill
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June 4th, 2014 09:00
I have the same laptop, and was wondering the same thing.
HDMI splitters, will only display the same desktop on both monitors.
You might try this device instead:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPEV1XK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1638FQ3A6Z02K&coliid=IN8ZHN6UGPLRD&psc=1
I have used these type of devices on MacBooks and been successful.
External Display Video:
kcwong1a
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January 29th, 2014 14:00
Hi
Can anyone please help me?
ejn63
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January 29th, 2014 16:00
There are HDMI splitters:
http://www.amazon.com/EnjoyGadgets-HDMI-Splitter-Amplifier-Display/dp/B00997MYR2
That said, you will need to disable the internal screen to do this, since you can drive only two displays simultaneously.
kcwong1a
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January 29th, 2014 17:00
thank EJN63, will the splitter just duplicate the display on both monitors? I want to have "extended desktop" (one monitor showing different display to the second monitor)
kcwong1a
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June 4th, 2014 09:00