First post to this site.
I'm taking Java classes and bought a second 27" monitor so I could follow along with my instructors more easily then I can on my laptops 15" display. The first is connected via the laptops single HDMI out. The second is useless at this point as my USBC is 3.1 (not gen 2 Thunderbird). I had bought a USBC to HDMI cable, but obviously that didn't work. I've read that hubs or docking ports are the way to go; however there are many that require USBC 3.2 from the PC into them. All I need it to do is mirror/project the same laptop display to monitor 1, and HDMI an extended desktop to monitor 2. Can anyone recommend an affordable adapter for this? Both monitors have two HDMI, 1 DVI, and 1 VGA. None have USBC 3.2 (or any USB for that matter).
What brand/model laptop are you using? Does it claim to support more
than 1 external?
--- TB(Stealth)/Win7
It's an Acer. I normally buy Asus, but the Acer had more features
for less; however had I known that the USB C 3 was not gen 2, I would
have spent the $50 more for the Asus.
What I have learned is that I might be able to use the Microsoft
Wireless Data Port and use it to mirror my laptop display, while
using my built in HDMI as my extended laptop.
IF a notebook has USB C 3.1 GEN2 then that USB port would send
video, at which point a $10 cable would allow for 2 external monitors. Hopefully this Wireless option works.
Wireless casting of video was one aspect of Win10 that intrigued me.
That would be a handy solution at my shop onto larger displays - to display product info on one monitor, a book-trailer on a 2nd display,
and a 3rd display specifically intended for a customer to see (instead
of having them come around to my side of the counter and peer over my shoulder when I might have other security info on the desktop.)
I was not aware of the GEN2 variety. Technology moves ahead. I get left behind.
Are y'all using UPSes in your BBS operations?
What exactly is the result of the command on the Win7+ pc?
I can officially recommend the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Not only did it work right out of the box with 3 simple steps, it added it as a THIRD extended dispaly. The picture quality is 1080P, which I'm unclear how that translates to monitor display pixels; however I ran videos from netflix on it and it was flawless.
1. You'd have to search how to do this as I forget how. However, a command prompt can tell you if your laptop supports the wireless display function.
2. I can only say it works great on Windows 7+. I can't say it works well with other OS's.
Total cost $49. I'm extremely happy!
Can be purchased on Amazon for less then on Microsofts web site. There is a version 1 for less, but I'd recommend the v2. It's only $5 more. And, there are refurb options for $10 less. It was painless, and works fantastic.
Might be good for your shop!
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