conecting laptops to screens

[Conman51]

I will probably be getting a laptop soon, but I want one that is able to connect to my screen keyboard, and mouse, but I want to know if this is possible and what I need to get, if anything. I hope to bo able to put my laptop where my computer is and use it like a desk top

[FuzzySquirrel]

A VGA or DVI cable is all you need....noob

[Robbi]

that is if your laptop has the connector of course, but if so yes all you will need is as fuzzy says

[Hitperson]

good idea this was what i was doing until my screen died.

[Conman51]

I don't know much about plugs and cables but are those the cables that usually are on the screen or do I need to buy one

[Hitperson]

well does the plug on the end of your screens caple fit into a socket on your laptop (without the help of a hammer)

[Conman51]

Ah OK, ill just have to wait to get my laptop and hope it fits

[Hitperson]

well most should say what sort of connection they have but the do come with multiple sorts of connection, my laptop for instance came with VGA, S-video and HDMI connectors.

[SnipingCoward]

please post model and brand of the devices you are trying to link

also when trying to connect a keyboard: old mice and keyboards use PS2 - but new laptops dont have those or just one PS2 port - you will need a PS2 -> USB converter in that case (Google)

old monitors use VGA new notebooks only have DVI - theres an adapter for that too: http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=vga+to+d ... 86098c281a

(make sure to have them the right way around - e.g. you dont need a DVI to VGA adapter - thats a different one)

[PLODDITHANLEY]

I have a mouse and keyboard plugged in on USB. I have a HDMI 24" moniter plugged in via the HDMI port, but I had to update my VGA driver to get the HDMI sound to go through the HDMI port as my moniter is a TV one too with decent speakers.
Asus 24T1E.
I use the portable screen to watch mumble.