Use Laptop as second monitor

memory maker wrote on 4/15/2009, 7:29 PM

Quick question I am sure a lot of you can answer: I have a new desktop HP running Vista 64. Is it possible to use my old laptop with xp as my second monitor for Vegas? Thanks!

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blink3times wrote on 4/16/2009, 4:42 AM

No. A laptop screen is not a "monitor", but rather a "display".... an integral part of the laptop itself and has no "monitor" type inputs.

You could install a remote desktop program.... but that won't accomplish what you're looking for.

Your best bet is simply to break down and purchase a proper monitor.

Kennymusicman wrote on 4/16/2009, 2:09 PM

Yes you can. There are 3rd party software tools that will let you accomplish this.

http://www.maxivista.com/

for example (never used it. just aware of it)