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Date: Thu, 29 May 2014 16:43:13 +0100
From: Amias Channer <me@amias.net>
To: Bristol and Bath Linux User Group <bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk>
Subject: Re: [bristol] Bristol Digest, Vol 552, Issue 2
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Hello Ron,
That duplicates the hdmi to two screens afaict , I want two independent
screens .
Thanks for the suggestion though.
Toodle-pip
Amias
On 29 May 2014 10:15, "Ron Young" <ronyoung2011@gmail.com> wrote:
> Subject: Re: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
>
> Hi I have found an ad from Maplins for a HDMI splitter Code N08GF ?39.95
> there is a spec on this product it's external so will connect to anything.
> I have no experience of this product I just noticed it whilst surfing their
> site.I hope it works ok.
>
>
> On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 3:03 PM, <bristol-request@mailman.lug.org.uk>wrote:
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>> 2. Re: Multiple displays for my laptop
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>> 3. Re: Multiple displays for my laptop
>> (bblug@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk)
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>> Date: Mon, 26 May 2014 13:44:12 +0100
>> From: Dez Futak <dez.futak@bcisgnet.co.uk>
>> To: bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk
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>> Date: Mon, 26 May 2014 14:55:34 +0100
>> From: <bblug@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk>
>> To: "'Bristol and Bath Linux User Group'" <bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
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>> Hi Amias,
>>
>>
>>
>> I wasn?t talking about the card slot ? the Matrox device I was talking
>> about plugs into your video port (HDMI or otherwise), and fools the VGA
>> card into believing it?s a widescreen monitor, when in fact it?s a pair of
>> outputs.
>>
>>
>>
>> I?ll see if I can find a link for you?
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>> From: bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:
>> bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Amias Channer
>> Sent: 25 May 2014 13:07
>> To: Bristol and Bath Linux User Group
>> Subject: Re: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello john,
>>
>> No it doesn't have port replication or a card slot , just hdmi 1.4 and
>> usb 3 , I think the I tel chipset does that Intel wireless video thing but
>> I've never seen anything to receive it. I'd prefer to have a single
>> connection if possible.
>>
>> The Dell inspiron 7737 runs ubuntu 14.04 really well and I'd recommend it
>> for linux use.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Amias
>>
>> On 25 May 2014 10:52, <bblug@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk <mailto:
>> bblug@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk> > wrote:
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:
>> bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk>
>> [mailto:bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:
>> bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk> ] On Behalf Of Shane McEwan
>> Sent: 25 May 2014 10:28
>> To: bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
>>
>> On 24/05/14 20:48, Amias Channer wrote:
>> > I have a pair of LG 24 inch LCD IPS panels (VGA/DVI/HDMI) that i want
>> > to use with my dell inspiron 7737 which has usb and hdmi. I'm running
>> > ubuntu 14.04.
>> >
>> > As i understand it my options are a usb 3.0 docking station thing with
>> > dual hdmi or some kind of cable with a lump that combines two hdmi
>> > screens to display one hdmi output.
>>
>> In my, limited, experience you'll probably have problems running two
>> monitors at full resolution and refresh rate over a single USB connection.
>> There just isn't enough bandwidth. My tests were pre-USB3, however, so if
>> you can get USB3 then YMMV. Anyway, the detailed specs for the USB docking
>> station should state what resolution and refresh rates the video output
>> can
>> drive so make sure you check that. Also, because you've already got one
>> HDMI
>> port on your laptop, in theory you only need to drive one monitor from
>> USB.
>> That should be possible. Linux drivers could also be an issue. I would
>> recommend buying a device from a reputable source that allows returns if
>> it
>> doesn't work.
>>
>> I've never come across a dual-HDMI cable. It sounds dodgy.
>>
>> Shane.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
>> I've seen people have very good luck with Matrox devices which emulate one
>> VERY wide screen, and in fact split that into two outputs. Think the one I
>> saw was used with two projectors, so emulated 8x3 to the PC, but I've seen
>> similar for 16x9 duals (32x9)...
>>
>> They plug into your display output and tell the computer they're one
>> display
>> device, but then separate it, so you just need to make sure whatever
>> you're
>> displaying will then work with a single (or half) a screen.
>>
>> Does the Inspiron not work with a standard Dell port replicator? Those
>> have
>> twin display outputs usually...
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> Date: Mon, 26 May 2014 15:02:53 +0100
>> From: <bblug@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk>
>> To: "'Bristol and Bath Linux User Group'" <bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
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>> OK,
>>
>>
>>
>> So unless you get a HDMI to VGA adaptor, the dual head unit I?m thinking
>> of isn?t going to work (it won?t take an HDMI input). However, you?d be
>> okay with the TripleHead2Go device as that?ll allow a drive from DVI (and
>> DVI to HDMI cables/adaptors are fairly common)?
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.matrox.com/graphics/de/products/gxm/
>>
>>
>>
>> There?s where you?ll find all the info about the different models (It?s
>> linking to the German site, don?t ask why, but when I browsed it, it was in
>> English anyway)?
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>> From: John [mailto:john@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk]
>> Sent: 26 May 2014 14:56
>> To: 'Bristol and Bath Linux User Group'
>> Subject: RE: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Amias,
>>
>>
>>
>> I wasn?t talking about the card slot ? the Matrox device I was talking
>> about plugs into your video port (HDMI or otherwise), and fools the VGA
>> card into believing it?s a widescreen monitor, when in fact it?s a pair of
>> outputs.
>>
>>
>>
>> I?ll see if I can find a link for you?
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>> From: bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:
>> bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk> [mailto:
>> bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Amias Channer
>> Sent: 25 May 2014 13:07
>> To: Bristol and Bath Linux User Group
>> Subject: Re: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello john,
>>
>> No it doesn't have port replication or a card slot , just hdmi 1.4 and
>> usb 3 , I think the I tel chipset does that Intel wireless video thing but
>> I've never seen anything to receive it. I'd prefer to have a single
>> connection if possible.
>>
>> The Dell inspiron 7737 runs ubuntu 14.04 really well and I'd recommend it
>> for linux use.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Amias
>>
>> On 25 May 2014 10:52, <bblug@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk <mailto:
>> bblug@gascoigne19.freeserve.co.uk> > wrote:
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:
>> bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk>
>> [mailto:bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:
>> bristol-bounces@mailman.lug.org.uk> ] On Behalf Of Shane McEwan
>> Sent: 25 May 2014 10:28
>> To: bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:bristol@mailman.lug.org.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [bristol] Multiple displays for my laptop
>>
>> On 24/05/14 20:48, Amias Channer wrote:
>> > I have a pair of LG 24 inch LCD IPS panels (VGA/DVI/HDMI) that i want
>> > to use with my dell inspiron 7737 which has usb and hdmi. I'm running
>> > ubuntu 14.04.
>> >
>> > As i understand it my options are a usb 3.0 docking station thing with
>> > dual hdmi or some kind of cable with a lump that combines two hdmi
>> > screens to display one hdmi output.
>>
>> In my, limited, experience you'll probably have problems running two
>> monitors at full resolution and refresh rate over a single USB connection.
>> There just isn't enough bandwidth. My tests were pre-USB3, however, so if
>> you can get USB3 then YMMV. Anyway, the detailed specs for the USB docking
>> station should state what resolution and refresh rates the video output
>> can
>> drive so make sure you check that. Also, because you've already got one
>> HDMI
>> port on your laptop, in theory you only need to drive one monitor from
>> USB.
>> That should be possible. Linux drivers could also be an issue. I would
>> recommend buying a device from a reputable source that allows returns if
>> it
>> doesn't work.
>>
>> I've never come across a dual-HDMI cable. It sounds dodgy.
>>
>> Shane.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
>> I've seen people have very good luck with Matrox devices which emulate one
>> VERY wide screen, and in fact split that into two outputs. Think the one I
>> saw was used with two projectors, so emulated 8x3 to the PC, but I've seen
>> similar for 16x9 duals (32x9)...
>>
>> They plug into your display output and tell the computer they're one
>> display
>> device, but then separate it, so you just need to make sure whatever
>> you're
>> displaying will then work with a single (or half) a screen.
>>
>> Does the Inspiron not work with a standard Dell port replicator? Those
>> have
>> twin display outputs usually...
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>>
>>
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