Dual monitor (in addition to native screen) on MacBook Pro 2010

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Dual monitor (in addition to native screen) on MacBook Pro 2010

I have a mid-2010 MacBook Pro (13 in) (2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo), and am hoping to extend the desktop with two external monitors. I have used one external monitor with great success, but I want to use another. Both are VGA and one also has HDMI. The spec sheet for this MacBook Pro (http://support.apple.com/kb/SP583) says it supports one external monitor, but I'm wondering if I can push it to two. If yes, what cables/dongles would work best? Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), mid-2010

Posted on Jul 31, 2014 11:05 AM

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Answer 1

JoanMM

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Jan 16, 2017 12:52 AM in response to libsterloo

Same issue for me.

If no high quality is needed, an alternative would be using USB, as suggested here.

"An option for this MacBook Pro is to add a USB Video adapter to get that 2nd external monitor. They are available in a wide range of resolutions and connectivity. Not sure which is the best one to buy but here is an example of a USB 2.0 to DVI Display Adapter."

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Melophage

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Jul 31, 2014 3:33 PM in response to libsterloo

libsterloo,

I have the same model MacBook Pro as you. You’ll need a device such as the Matrox DualHead2Go Digital Mac Edition adapter to support two external monitors.

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libsterloo Author

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Jul 31, 2014 4:22 PM in response to Melophage

Hi Melophage,

Thanks for the reply. That does look like it would be perfect, except for the price... is there any cheaper alternative? I don't need high quality or video capabilities, as I will be using the monitors to study if that makes a difference!

Thanks!

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Melophage

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Aug 1, 2014 9:33 AM in response to libsterloo

libsterloo,

it’s not a market segment which I’m familiar with, so you’ll need to do your own research to see if there are less expensive suitable alternatives for you. If you find such a beast, be sure to mention it in your reply, so that others will also benefit from your research.

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