justwantittoworkguy
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I run two 27 inch monitors in my office connected to my MBP. Can I connect these monitors to the new MacBook? Thanks.
Q: 2 monitors connected to new MacBook?
Grant Bennet-Alder
May 15, 2016 8:38 PM
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MacBook with USB-C? that can support ONE, using an HDMI port provided by an adapter or docking station. Use the internal display as the second display, it does not have to be mirrored.
2nd Display Support: Dual/Mirroring 2nd Max. Resolution: 3840x2160
Details: This model can simultaneously support the internal display as well as up to 3840x2160 on an external display, both at "millions of colors."
Also see: How do you connect an external display to the Retina MacBook? What is the maximum supported resolution? What adapters are required?
from:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-m-1.2-12-early- 2015-specs.html
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justwantittoworkguy
May 15, 2016 9:02 PM
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Level 1
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Sounds like only ONE external monitor. I use two plus the screen on my MBP.
It does not look like the MacBook will work for me.
Chime in if I am missing something. Thanks for the answers.
There are USB video adopters available and those should work with a USB-C adopter that has USB ports in addition to HDMI like this one
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TCDOCK11PGD/
Note that typically there is lag I a monitor connected by USB
Grant Bennet-Alder
May 16, 2016 1:48 PM
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Level 9
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Extra displays generate heat, and you are likely to be doing work that may require a higher-rated MacBook, such as the MacBook Pro 15". that model supports more displays directly, and has a discrete graphics chip and more RAM memory on board. Better all around, but more money.
justwantittoworkguy
May 16, 2016 1:51 PM
in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
Level 1
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Best answer yet. Makes sense. I have an MBP 15 now. 2014 vintage.
I will assume MBP is needed if I want two external monitors.
Thanks for responding.
Lanny
