Use Laptop TFT as dual monitor for desktop computer

[Sevilla]

Hello!

is there any way to use my Thinkpad laptop's tft screen as an
additional monitor for my desktop pc? Just like a dual monitor setup
but without the need to purchase a 2nd vga card and an extra monitor? I
would rather like to use the perfect laptop display while working on my
desktop box at home.

Actually this would require a VGA video input but afaik this is not
available. Perhaps there is a software solution? VNC can transmit
desktop contents via LAN but is no help here. I would need an extended
screen...

Any help would be fine.

Sevilla

PS: Both computers are running XP will all available service packs

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Hello!

is there any way to use my Thinkpad laptop's tft screen as an
additional monitor for my desktop pc? Just like a dual monitor setup
but without the need to purchase a 2nd vga card and an extra monitor? I
would rather like to use the perfect laptop display while working on my
desktop box at home.

Actually this would require a VGA video input but afaik this is not
available. Perhaps there is a software solution? VNC can transmit
desktop contents via LAN but is no help here. I would need an extended
screen...

Any help would be fine.

Sevilla

PS: Both computers are running XP will all available service packs

The VGA ports on most laptops are OUTPUT only! They only would send the VGA
signals out to a monitor. The only "true" way you can get this to work,
without being an electronic engineer in disassembling the laptop, is the
mentioned "MaxiVista".