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‎01-08-2017 06:49 PM

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Product: 27-a127c
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have a macbook pro that occasionally needs an external monitor.

 

When purchasing this desktop I saw the HDMI port and figured that can be used as an optional external monitor to a laptop. However, I am hearing that it's an HDMI OUT port. or that's what it appears to be.

 

How do I use the all in one 27-a127c as an external monitor? Do I need any special cables?

 

Thanks
Eyal

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‎01-08-2017 08:13 PM

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Hi,

 

Your machine should have the following ports at the back

 

Source:    http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05288723

 

The HDMI port is HDMI OUT. Conneting two HDMI OUT ports together probably you won't get any far. It is not goining to work.

 

Regards.

BH
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‎01-08-2017 09:30 PM

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Are you suggesting that HP has designed this desktop computer to not support external devices as a standalone monitor?

Hopefully there should be some work around..

 

 

‎01-10-2017 12:38 PM

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Can the USB-Cinput be used to connect a laptop as an input?

 

 

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