can i hook my laptop up to my lcd screen

[SIRCOOKS]

i have alaptop and desktop, but what i wanna do is weird, but i wanna try it...i wanna hook my lcd screen up to my laptop...there is a serial connector in the back to handle this...but whne i do it nothing happens...holla back.....

[MikeV]

Check your laptop manual, ther is usually a function key sequence that will switch between internal(laptop screen), external(VGA connector on back of laptop), or both internal and external. It's normally labeled LCD/CRT on the keyboard.

[SIRCOOKS]

thanks man...will do

[WeedVender]

plug in and reboot..
To my knowledge, VGA isnt hot, its cold so u need to reboot for it to work.

[crusty]

Also beware if you are trying to play Mpeg2 you need an mpeg 2 card.

[subclubkid]

You can also use the Dual Monitor option in Windows when you hook up an external Monitor to a Laptop. I have mine set up at home like that and its great. I will never go back to just one Monitor.

[WeedVender]

I have a 32 In. LCD, im happy with it...

[hwoodwar]

"Also beware if you are trying to play Mpeg2 you need an mpeg 2 card." Huh??? Maybe I'm missing something with laptops, but with desktops all you need to do is install an MPEG-2 codec (software) to be able to play MPEG-2 files.

[SIRCOOKS]

damn, a 32in lcd screen, must be nice...........

[WeedVender]

Hurts my eyes sometimes...

I cant fit it on my desk, for odvious reasons. So i fit it where my T.V was.
I use my ATI to watch T.V and the screen has a DVD player in the back but i never use it because quality is CRAP !

[SIRCOOKS]

where the hell did you get it from and at what price...holla back

[WeedVender]

Got it from Japan, along with some other goodies...

Its in Japanese. Its basically a 32 Inch Flat Panel with a VGA cord, progressive.

[SIRCOOKS]

is there a web site i can get on at, how much did u pay for it..holla

[WeedVender]

No i physically went to Japan. Hard as hell to get a hotel or apartment overthere. I spent 7000$

[SIRCOOKS]

WOW..7000$ U.S or yen, or whatever it is..