Can I plug this monitor into my HP desktop running Windows 7's USB and use it as my main monitor, not just a secondary monitor
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Yes. However the resolution on the Toshiba USB monitor is a max of 1366 x 768. Your main monitor may be something like 1920 x 1080.
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Yes you can, that's why i bought it because i didn't want to have to lug a regular monitor with me
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not if you expect to do any graphics or game playing. the bandwidth is not sufficent and it is not driven by your graphics card.
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yes, easily and it works very well but video may be an issue as the bandwidth is slow. The Displaylink drivers adjust the screen constantly to improve the experience. However you need to use a regular monitor to set it up. Unlike a regular monitor, it needs to load a driver, so when you boot there's a blank screen until the OS is running fully. I've used this setup and timed it to enter a password on a blank screen (USB driver hasn't loaded at password prompt), and although you can do this, it's obviously better to not have a password . Also, if something goes wrong you will need a regular monitor to fix things. But you really need to try this and see. I've used it this way and it's really great (with a mac mini and windows 7 ). Not fiddly at all. I do have a backup as you would be crazy to depend on something like this, for reasons I just pointed out.
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You can use that, but I have never had much luck with the USB to VGA adapters. you may want to try to use something like this:StarTech DVI to VGA Cable Adapter, M/F (DVIVGAMF)
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Yes. You'll need to transfer your data, and you can use your current monitor as a 2nd screen. This would be much faster, but it's much harder to use ... windows xp is what you use today, but this runs windows 8, which sucks. If you, or someone you know can install Windows 7, this would be great for you! If not, get a refurb running win 7
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Yes you can. I have one set up with a DVI cable as my main monitor and the secondary monitor is set up using a VGA cable.
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Gary,It is beyond me why you would buy something without verifying that it fit your needs first, but within a few seconds on Google I found several pieces of information, including some official from HP stating that the VESA Mounting system is not yet available for this monitor.... but there are some third party ones that may work. See reference below.http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Audio-Video-Monitors/VESA-Mounting-a-2711x/td-p/450805Thanks,Scott
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nope, you plug this into an usb port, let the plug and play install the drivers, then connect a second monitor.
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since most HP AIO and TouchSmart computers have no video output of any kind, you need to use a USB-to-video adpater to connect a second display to your computer. Amazon sells these. As a starter Try http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-External-Video-Monitor-Adapter/dp/B005G306I2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384809487&sr=8-1&keywords=usb-to-video+adapter I haven't tried this, but it's supposed to work.
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since most HP AIO and TouchSmart computers have no video output of any kind, you need to use a USB-to-video adpater to connect a second display to your computer. Amazon sells these. As a starter Try StarTech USB to VGA External Video Card Multi Monitor Adapter - 1920x1200 - USB to VGA External Graphics Card I haven't tried this, but it's supposed to work.
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Not true....you should be able to use your monitor and printer just fine, as long as you can get drivers for them. Those you will find on the hp and Westinghouse websites....good luck and enjoy! Lindsay
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would be nice is the used USB power, then you could plug them in to a usb jack on your monitor
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Late response but yes, I also use this as a second monitor. Not to be used by the serious gamer as a primary of course, but it is nice to have extended desktop.
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The monitor only requires one USB port - plug in the shorter end of the USB input
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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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With the specs of the asus monitor it should work I would try it with another pc if you have that option but 3.5 mini jack is what the monitor has and the hp pc uses that same jack so as long as the sound is turned on everything should be compatible
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"The desktop I'm connecting this monitor to does not have an HDMI port"Then what ports does your desktop have, a DVI-D port? Great, the HP monitor has a DVI-D port too! Just use the DVI-D cable that is supplied in the box with the monitor and you should be good to go.
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The HP has a number of different input connectors any of which can be used equally well. Look at your lap-top and find the connector for the monitor. Take a piece of paper and trace the ouline. Make a small drawing of the pins. Do the same for the Monitor. The go to somewhere like Best Buy with the two pics and ask the for a cord.
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No, The Display Port connection is a different plug, it won't fit into a USB port.