I use a passive Displayport to VGA adapter and have no input lag problems with it. This is with gaming on modern AAA titles using a GTX 1080.

The headaches might not end then, however, as some folks have been reporting problems with the VGA out for the very similar Mini 2140 netbook, and with a USB-to-VGA adapter used with the Mini 1000.

And instead of a full sized VGA port, there’s a proprietary display port that requires a VGA adapter. While the HP Mini 1000 has been on sale for several months, the VGA cable hasn’t been ...

If you're looking to connect a computer to a TV or monitor, your choices are HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA. What's the best connection?

Connect the first external monitor to the white DVI or blue VGA port on the rear of the HP laptop. Some HP laptops have only one of the connector types, while high-end models may have both.