I have a laptop and only have USB port connections. Will I be able to get this monitor and hook it up to my laptop?
174595
I don't think so based on the photos here. I'd check that actual TV, but it was a gift and not in my possession. Good luck!
174596
I don't believe that this monitor (or any monitor) will display through a usb connection. You will need to use vga, rca,rgb, dvi, or hdmi. your best bet with a laptop is either hdmi or vga.
1278177
it can be hooked up to a laptop but not thru USB you can hook it up using the supplied hdmi cable or VGA cable additionally you can Purchase a Mini Display-Port to HDMI Adapter for a mac or surface pro please let us know if you have any other questions we will be more then glad to answer them as accurately as possible
2260506
Yes, as long as the laptop has a VGA output. Most do. It's the connector with three rows of five holes. You won't need any additional cables; the cable provided with the monitor is all you need. Your laptop will have settings for the built-in monitor, an external monitor or both.
588016
only if your laptop has a very specific vga card, you would actually need a vga to hdmi that has a in line convertor, some people have bought this wire not knowing that it won't work
1525135
If you have an extra display port not in use on the laptop and you want to connect it to a VGA monitor you would want to get this, otherwise no it wouldn't. You probably want a USB to (DVI, HD, VGA) adaptor so you can add an extra display adaptor.
369714
Just ... plug it into your laptop's video out slot, it'll just work like any monitor would. Right click your desktop wallpaper and select "Screen Resolution" to make any other adjustments you want regarding the screen locations and resolutions, etc...
496470
No, this won't work for you (the ports are reversed from what you want: your laptop must have an HDMI port, and your monitor must have VGA port).
1019926
Yes it will connect a monitor to your laptop. I don't know about the energy usage. I run mine on 110V.
1384607
I believe the computer only had Display Port out and you'll need an adapter. did you use an adapter? http://www.amazon.com/Startech-DP2HDMI-DisplayPort-Adapter-Converter/dp/B0017K6BDW
2016722
I don't see a way to do that unless you have a monitor that could connect with a USB port. Other than that, I love my new computer! I've had it since mid-August.
2112049
you can hook up your laptop only if you have enough resolution and you will need vga cable something like this Belkin Premium Gold Male-to-Female VGA Monitor Extension Cable (10 Feet)
234267
No, you need something that will connect to a video out on the laptop (VGA, dvi, HDMI) and convert that to display port.
2027159
No. You need a USB to HDMI cable. But if your laptop has a display port (usually bigger than your USB port) then you can use this
755827
The monitor has three different input ports (HDMI, DVI, VGA). You can use any of them. I have one laptop with HDMI, and another with just a VGA ports. I have used both of them without any issue.
1680170
No! You will have to use another method such as via your vga (video) port or other a/v port if your laptop has one. You may also be able to use USB to HDMI method but I cannot guarantee that it will work with your laptop.
984811
The pictures on line should show the connectors, but yes, it does connect as a VGA monitor. I have mine plugged into my laptop's VGA port.
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Hi JoyceI like to experiment and use things for purposes they weren't really made for. Most times it works. What u propose here could be done if you had an external 12v dc power supply and a rca type "video out" port on your laptop. Caution: Being an experiment, there is a chance you could damage both, the monitor and/or your laptop. Never having seen your laptop, I can't address compatibility so if you have the correct connections or are experienced in electronic modification it could be possible but there are risks as stated above. ~mjp