I need to connect a 2nd monitor to my laptop via usb. Is this what I need?
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Probably not, the usb jacks on this cable are for the mouse and keyboard. These are for adding a 2nd computer to a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse. StarTech may have a technical support number that you can call to find out what you need. I think I've seen a support number on their website.
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Yes, but it's a cable for a KVM box. Mine had been lets say 'disabled' by lightning so I bought this as a replacement. I no longer use it. I have two laptops I need to connect to one monitor and switch between the two. If you need to do something like that, you can get the Belkin Flip 2-Port KVM Switch. I don't know of a way to transport video to a monitor simply via USB. Most only transmit video via VGA port which both items have. If you don't have a VGA port, you may need a digital type adapter.
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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.
586175
I'm using one with my desktop to connect a second monitor. It works great. I think it should work with your laptop.
698713
You need to buy two. Each adapter allows to connect one single monitor using USB port.
1184074
Yes, but you will need a usb port. I am running windows 7 with 5 monitors and no issues.
1913581
You probably already have this answered, but you need to connect a 2nd cable from the monitor to the computer. It's the one that has a squarish end fitting at the monitor, and a USB fitting on the other end that goes to the computer. This takes away one USB port at your computer, but gives you 4 at the monitor in return.
2067568
If the monitor is a desk setup, I would use an USB to DVI adapter. This works for conference room projection in my mind.
2157833
I used this splitter to attach a second monitor, it works well for this, I would suppose that if you were trying to link two computers the same way it could work?
2141247
You can connect it via HDMI or DVI, there is no USB video source unless you have 2 monitors.
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I only bought one monitor and I do connect it to my laptop by aux. But Aldo ig you want you can buy an interface. Sorry I can not help you with first question.
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As the above poster said, probably not. It will allow you to add a second monitor. It's possible if your laptop has dvi, you might be able to use it simultaneously. However, sometimes the dvi is just the DisplayPort converted.
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correction..... I read the question too fast. I have no problems with the 3rd monitor. 2 works fine - 1 external and the laptop as the 2nd. sorry for the confusion
1169316
Connect the two with an HDMI cable. Then tell laptop to go to 2nd monitor..
1937129
This specific adapter will allow you to add 2 monitors to any setup you currently have. All you need is a USB port available (preferably USB 3.0).
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Yes, I had this connected to two external monitors. So was able to use the two external monitors and my laptop's monitor.
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sorry, I used it to hook up a second monitor I don't know if it would work for you
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I don't think this is the right converter.I think you need something more like this:StarTech.com USB to VGA Multi Monitor External Video Card Adapter - 1440x900 - USB to VGA External Graphics Card