How can I connect 2 monitors to a macbookpro? I'm ordering a new one, what extra cables etc. do I need? I currently have a 24" HP display and a 21" dell that my office won't approve replacing so I will need to connect both of those to the macbookrpo.
MacBookPro; PowerMac G4; iPhone 3GS, Mac OS X (10.5.5), iPhone 3GS
One monitor to the Thumderbolt port.
One monitor to a USB to video port (extra hardware).
USB display will be too slow for games or video.
Good enough for office applications such as word, spreadsheet etc...
For three monitors, a iMac 27" is recommended.
Apple is not big on multiple monitors.
Advice on the USB to video extra hardware? I work in print/corporate web design, no video/gaming, and use one monitor at the office strictly to watch email and proof web work on our corporate standard displays.
I do have to be able to connect two different size displays and run them at separate resolutions.
Connect one display via the miniDisplayPort or Thunderbolt port on your MBP (depending on which port your MBP has)
Connect the second display with a device like this one from OWC:
Warch this video.
Pick the one you want.
I found this post when I was looking to connect to a _fourth_ monitor and figured I'd share my scenario. I have a Macbook Pro screen, a separate monitor using my miniDisplayPort, and I use my iPad's "Air Display" app as a third monitor. I was looking to see what it would take to setup a fourth. Thanks for the insight on using the Thunderbolt and/or USB port. I will try that, perhaps both since I'm a nerd, and let the thread know which I found to be the best.
Note on using the "Air Display" app: the refresh isn't lightning fast so you'll probably see a slower refresh than you would even on the Thunderbolt or USB port. That being said, I keep my email and other static office apps on my iPad screen using "Air Display". It's a great way to add extra desktop space if you already have an iPad. In fact, I highly recommend "Air Display". I don't usually push apps on other people but I figured many in this thread (and perhaps others who come here later) would benefit from knowing about it. Here's their main website followed by the iTunes page for it. For $10 you really can't beat it. The setup is easy.
http://avatron.com/apps/air-display
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-display/id368158927?mt=8
Have a good day everyone!
AG3
How to connect 2 monitors to macbookpro?
