USB to HDMI adapter for external display in clamshell mode?

Hello.
Does anyone know of a USB to HDMI (or DVI) adapter so that I can connect an external display (with an HDMI or DVI cable) to a USB port on my Macbook air?
I need to run it in clamshell mode, mirroring the Air display. The Monoprice USB to HDMI adapter (which uses DislplayLink drivers) I tried does not work properly in clamshell mode with mirroring (though it works in arrangement mode). I know I can use the Thunderbolt port, but I need to leave this free for a Firewire device.
Thanks.

Unfortunately, I have the same problem, but using USB devices and Displaylink software. I know there are issues with Displaylink software as they say the problem is with Apple. I have three external monitors with a late 2008 I Macbook Pro which gives me four screens. I was able to get two to work + the Macbook, but there were so many issues, like you described, that I have given up and I am just using the Mini Display port which gives me one external and the Macbook. Looks like we will just have to wait until Apple does something. I have found no other solutions at this point - hardware or otherwise.

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