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HDMI to USB cable recommendations - please
HDMI to USB cable recommendations - please
Hi Everyone,
I just updated and reinstalled my T61 to RHEL 8.8
Note: Linux 9 didn't work - at least RHEL 9.3 didn't, bites the dust even before you get to choose the OS.
Also changed the nic card and went through the Middleton BIOS update.
All good so far but I'd like to also use my 28" Samsung HDMI monitor with it.
First question - any recommendations on cables? I'm assuming pretty much any standard HDMI to USB cable should work
Second - anyone try this with Linux?
Thanks in advance
I just updated and reinstalled my T61 to RHEL 8.8
Note: Linux 9 didn't work - at least RHEL 9.3 didn't, bites the dust even before you get to choose the OS.
Also changed the nic card and went through the Middleton BIOS update.
All good so far but I'd like to also use my 28" Samsung HDMI monitor with it.
First question - any recommendations on cables? I'm assuming pretty much any standard HDMI to USB cable should work
Second - anyone try this with Linux?
Thanks in advance
ThinkPad T61 8GB Crucial Ram, 1 TB Seagate Hybrid SSD, RHEL 8.8
ASUS ZenBook UX501-VW 16GB Ram, i7, 500 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
MacBook Pro 13" Dual Core, 16 GB Crucial Ram, 500 GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD, Big Sur
ASUS ZenBook UX501-VW 16GB Ram, i7, 500 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
MacBook Pro 13" Dual Core, 16 GB Crucial Ram, 500 GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD, Big Sur
Re: HDMI to USB cable recommendations - please
USB 2 won't have enough bandwith for a good output with HDMI.
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R51 1829-W1C 2GB RAM
R500 2716-RY6
T520i 4239-47U
T530 2392-AQU 3610qm, 16GB RAM, classic kb
SK-8835 Ultranav keyboard Japanese layout
Re: HDMI to USB cable recommendations - please
Indeed. The options are either a VGA-to-HDMI active converter, or a docking station, and then an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.
However, it depends on the resolution of the 28" monitor. If it is more than 1920x1200, then even from DVI a direct adapter won't work.
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Re: HDMI to USB cable recommendations - please
There's another option, though a bit excessive: external GPU setup either through the expresscard slot or the PCIe slot on the Advanced Dock (Type 2503).
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Re: HDMI to USB cable recommendations - please
Thanks all for the response. Active adapter ordered and is arriving today. - I'll update once I try it out.
ThinkPad T61 8GB Crucial Ram, 1 TB Seagate Hybrid SSD, RHEL 8.8
ASUS ZenBook UX501-VW 16GB Ram, i7, 500 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
MacBook Pro 13" Dual Core, 16 GB Crucial Ram, 500 GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD, Big Sur
ASUS ZenBook UX501-VW 16GB Ram, i7, 500 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
MacBook Pro 13" Dual Core, 16 GB Crucial Ram, 500 GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD, Big Sur
Re: HDMI to USB cable recommendations - please
The adapter worked like a charm - right out of the box.
In case anyone else runs into this issue here's what purchased:
FOINNEX VGA to HDMI Adapter Converter with Audio,(PC VGA Source Output to TV/Monitor with HDMI Connector), Active Male VGA in Female HDMI 1080p Video Dongle adapter for Computer,Laptop,Projector
Here's the link - hope I'm not violating any rules by post the link on Amazon ($12)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07121Y1Z3?sm ... gToDp&th=1
Thanks again.
In case anyone else runs into this issue here's what purchased:
FOINNEX VGA to HDMI Adapter Converter with Audio,(PC VGA Source Output to TV/Monitor with HDMI Connector), Active Male VGA in Female HDMI 1080p Video Dongle adapter for Computer,Laptop,Projector
Here's the link - hope I'm not violating any rules by post the link on Amazon ($12)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07121Y1Z3?sm ... gToDp&th=1
Thanks again.
ThinkPad T61 8GB Crucial Ram, 1 TB Seagate Hybrid SSD, RHEL 8.8
ASUS ZenBook UX501-VW 16GB Ram, i7, 500 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
MacBook Pro 13" Dual Core, 16 GB Crucial Ram, 500 GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD, Big Sur
ASUS ZenBook UX501-VW 16GB Ram, i7, 500 GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
MacBook Pro 13" Dual Core, 16 GB Crucial Ram, 500 GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD, Big Sur
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