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Can you get hdmi ones that will display the screen too?
I assume you mean can you just plug in the USB cable and then that carries the display and USB like thunderbolt? If so no, the screen will be USB 2.0 only most likely, all it will offer is extra USB ports just like a USB hub.
I wouldnt close the laptop because:
1.) having a second screen is easily one of the best way to increase productivity
2.) having it open will probably help with laptop cooling
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Well that's the worst weekend I've had for a while. Now I'm not throwing up anymore:
Thanks for all the comments.
This is the current set up.
Once webcam and speakers are sorted I assume the laptop will be closed or put on a little Nulaxy stand instead of the big adjustable one.
It feels like the right solution is a 2nd hand lenovo hub/dock so it's just one thunderbolt cable to the laptop and everything else can be left plugged in. But that adds >£80 on top of everything else.
I like the idea of 2nd hand Jarbra to keep the space clear, but I should at least see if I can cable manage and hide the sub from my old cube PC speakers.
@spotter thanks for all the input. Pretty sure I've got one of those cables spare so I can check if the screens usb ports do more than charge. Can you get hdmi ones that will display the screen too?
Guess the next step is webcam, funny square cable and see where we land.
Got to say it's nice being able to see our dinning room table again.