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Computer (hardware) question
« on: August 14, 2016, 01:10:32 PM »
I have a relatively new Dell Inspiron desktop computer with a Dell 23-inch flat screen monitor. Operating system is Windows 7 (factory install). The computer is set up to support dual monitors. The specific Dell monitor that shipped with the computer has been discontinued, and I don't feel like spending Dell's asking price for a mismatched monitor to try out dual screens.

I have a flat screen television in the guest room that's the same screen size. It has both VGA and HDMI outputs. Is there any reason why I couldn't connect the spare television to the computer and run that as a second screen?
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Re: Computer (hardware) question
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2016, 01:23:48 PM »
should be able to
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Re: Computer (hardware) question
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2016, 03:34:26 PM »
It should work just fine.  You'll have to use the remote on the TV to tell it to use the HDMI input, but other than that, you should be good to go.
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Re: Computer (hardware) question
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2016, 06:10:43 PM »
Quote from: Phyphor on August 14, 2016, 03:34:26 PM
It should work just fine.  You'll have to use the remote on the TV to tell it to use the HDMI input, but other than that, you should be good to go.

I'm glad you mentioned that, because I sure as heck wouldn't have thought of it.
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Re: Computer (hardware) question
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2016, 07:57:00 PM »
If it is a decent TV, it probably won't work.  If you've already tried it and it appeared to work, then it's likely going to die permanently very soon.
You should just pack it up and send it to me, and cover the shipping costs yourself.  It will save you the grief when it goes gunny sack on you.



(I need a second monitor for one of my systems.)
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Re: Computer (hardware) question
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2016, 08:01:57 PM »
Quote from: Phyphor on August 14, 2016, 03:34:26 PM
It should work just fine.  You'll have to use the remote on the TV to tell it to use the HDMI input, but other than that, you should be good to go.

Another thing to be aware of is that HDMI includes sound.  I wouldn't be surprised if, after plugging it in, you get the computer's sound out of the TV.

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