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I got Dell Inspiron 5521 notebook with one HDMI port. Currently I use it with Ubuntu 14.04 with one external monitor and with lid open. I dream to close notebook lid and connect the second external monitor.

The notebook doesn't have USB type-C port, only USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports.

Will this device or similar help me implement my dream?

PS

I've read through this question and this one. the first one could be obsolete. The second relates rather to DisplayPort.

zuba
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  • I multi-task alot so always have laptop lid open plus two external monitors. The exception being movie time where I'll close the lid and move apps to small external monitor and run movie full screen on big external monitor. My point is after an extra screen we seem to develop habits of opening extra windows... – WinEunuuchs2Unix Nov 28 '18 at 23:50
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    Welcome to AskUbuntu! We don't really do hardware recommendations or reviews here. You may find out sister site at https://hardwarerecs.stackexchange.com/ a better fit. – Elder Geek Nov 29 '18 at 17:10

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If the adapter uses a DisplayLink chip, it will probably work. They provide drivers (14.04,16.04,17.10,18.04), installation guides and troubleshooting tips on their website. AFAIK, you won't be able to use third-party graphics drivers though.

Adapters using Fresco Logic chips will probably not work.

Closing the lid won't work. For some reason, applications won't react anymore when the internal display is disabled.

danzel
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  • Just have found this device https://www.startech.com/AV/USB-Video-Adapters/USB-3-to-Displayport-Video-Card-Multi-Monitor-Adapter-2560x1600~USB32DPPRO – zuba Nov 30 '18 at 08:48
  • If your monitor has a DisplayPort input, it should work, but it is extremely overpriced IMO. Most adapters, also the cheap ones, use DisplayLink nowadays. You can take a look at my answer here if you haven't already. – danzel Nov 30 '18 at 11:40