Advice Please - Suitable Splitter to Extend Laptop to Display on 2 Monitors

Lshutuptakemymoney101 on 21/07/2022 - 19:25

Hi,

I would kindly appreciate some advice to ensure I'm buying the correct product to do the job I want.

I currently have a work desktop computer connected to two monitors, unfortunately my computer is a low spec potato and work has seen fit to replace the desktop with a slightly less potato laptop which comes with a postage stamp sized screen.

The end state is I'd like to maintain the same sort of setup I currently have using 2 independent (extended?) screens and not use the small laptop screen at all.

I've looked at HDMI splitters on Amazon but I can't be certain if these are going to only 'mirror' the screens rather than extending them like I currently have.

My laptop has only one HDMI port and the two monitors I'll be using each have a HDMI port.

My preferred place to purchase would be either Amazon or eBay.

If anyone could point and/or link me to the right piece of kit I need that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Computing

Comments

  • scrimshaw on 21/07/2022 - 19:27
    +2

    all the splitter would do is take one signal and then output that same signal to 2 screens which would be duplicates.

    What is the model of your laptop and what ports exist on the sides of the laptop?

  • Hybroid on 21/07/2022 - 19:27
    +1

    Helps if you mention what laptop it is to look up it's ports and external display compatibility. You might just need a cheap and cheerful dock.

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/alogic-universal-12-in-1-…

  • shutuptakemymoney101 on 21/07/2022 - 19:28

    Hi Hybroid, the laptop is a Dell Latitude 3520

    • scrimshaw on 21/07/2022 - 19:29
      +4

      You have a Type-C™ port with DisplayPort Alt mode. So you need a cable with USB-C on one end, and DP on the other end

      Or grab a USB dock that supports DisplayPort / HDMI

      Your other monitor can be connected via HDMI.

    • Hybroid on 21/07/2022 - 19:31
      +1

      Looks like it does have DisplayPort over USB-C according to the pic here:

      https://i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent//content/dam/global-…

      In which case, that's easy. A USB-C dock with dual HDMI will work fine.

      • shutuptakemymoney101 on 21/07/2022 - 19:36

        Laptop USB-C ———> USB-C dock with dual HDMI ——-> Connecting via HDMI to each monitor?

        As simple as that?

        • Hybroid on 21/07/2022 - 19:39
          +2

          As simple as that!

          • shutuptakemymoney101 on 21/07/2022 - 19:40

            @Hybroid: Awesome, I would have completely bought the wrong thing. lol

            Thank you, I appreciate the help you have given me.

  • AndyC1 on 21/07/2022 - 19:28

    How many video ports does the potato powered laptop have? What I/F are they?

  • shutuptakemymoney101 on 21/07/2022 - 19:32

    1 xHDMI 1.4a port and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare according to the specs I've found online.

    https://cdn.cnetcontent.com/c1/b3/c1b396e0-7c03-462a-bf69-66…

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