Question 1

is there a headphone jack on the monitor?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is no.  To expand, however, there are stereo speakers (though not the greatest) on the front  as well as HDMI and VGA/audio inputs on the reverse side (HDMI carries audio and the audio input is not necessary).  On the other hand, most people plug their headphones into the 3.5mm jack on the front or rear of their computers.

Question 2

This is truly a monitor correct.  I have laptop docking station but would like a touch screen monitor.  My husband said there isn't anything like this unless I get a touch screen pc.  That's not true is it?

Accepted Answer

No. That's not true. This is a monitor with touch screen feature. It works as if you operate an iPad when connected to a PC.  Other than  connecting it like a regular monitor through a video interface, you have to also connect a USB interface from the monitor to your PC. You want to use an operating system that supports touch screen monitor.  In my case, Windows 8 is the one  and the monitor has been working perfectly with my application and has enhanced features of the application by the touch screen functionality.

Question 3

Hi, I'm wondering if this monitor (and display) can be rotated to be used in portrait mode?  I work with many documents and this would a huge bonus for me.  I know there are some degrees listed in the product description but I'm not sure what they mean.
Many thanks,
Kesmith95

Accepted Answer

This monitor has a horizontal "U" shaped kickstand that only allows landscape orientation out of the box. The kickstand cannot be moved or remounted to allow for portrait mode.

However, the monitor does have a standard VESA 100x100 mount holes option on the back. You could rotate this monitor to portrait mode by using an independent 3rd party mount (Ergotron, SIIG, Planar, etc.) that has a swivel to allow as such. Your graphics card would then require a driver option to rotate the display on the screen.

Question 4

Does this monitor work as asecond screen to Windows 7?

Accepted Answer

Since it has HDMI and VGA input I think it will if the video card has the outputs for both monitors.  I was using and replaced a VGA monitor with this one and yet the computer had HDMI and VGA outputs so I expected that might not be an option with Windows 8, but I haven't tried since I don't really need it.  Now I am curious if I have that capability.  In your situation I don't see why it wouldn't function (no touch screen, of course) and allow two monitors.

Question 5

This is  touch screen monitor, no need for mouse?

Accepted Answer

It is touch and yes you dont need a mouse but thats only if you have windows 8 or higher, anyways i find it annoying to not use a mouse on 7 but even on 8 its strange not to use one, its a matter of preference really..

Question 6

Does it have a power cable?

Accepted Answer

No, it has a two piece power brick.  The brick itself plugs into the monitor, and the second piece plugs into the brick and the other end goes into a standard outlet.

Question 7

Does this work on Linux? I was unable to find information about the touchscreen interface used. It's probably USB HID but I would like to confirm. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Hooked it up to a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian and it automatically worked without having to load any drivers or compile anything for the touchscreen. USB HID is correct. Cheers!

Question 8

How does it stand. Do item come with a way to stand it up on your desk or is it a wall item?

Accepted Answer

It has a large plastic thing I wouldn't really call a kickstand or an A frame stand because it is almost the width of the monitor but it pulls out and the monitor rests on this and the bottom of the LCD to stand up. It also has a standard VESA pattern for wall mounting or adding a custom stand/arm.

Question 9

Does this include a base?

Accepted Answer

It has an adjustable base behind it much like a picture frame stand that allows you to tilt the screen pretty far back if needed.

Question 10

Are the speakers removable?

Accepted Answer

They are not removable. The grey space at the bottom is where the speakers are and that's part of the LCD bezel.

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