Do USB 3.0 to DVI adapters work with Surface Pro to power monitor?

[mitchellvii]

Seems the beveled edge on the display port connector (why MS why?) is causing people problems with standard display port to DVI connections. Thinking about USB 3.0 if it works.

 

[J515OP]

The answer is yes. The other answer is just trim the collar of the adapter. I did this with a cheap micro to HDMI cable and it took about 30 seconds. It went from not working to working just that quick.

JP

 

[mitchellvii]

Thinking about picking up a Toshiba Dynadock Docking Station for $130 bucks. Seems pricey but you can run up to 2 secondary monitors and all your peripherals off a single USB 3.0 connection. One plug and you are golden to run 2 monitors, mouse, keyboard, external speakers, etc.

Pretty tempting.

Amazon.com: Toshiba Dynadock Docking Station (PA3927U1PRP): Computers & Accessories