Best way to use dual monitor setup with existing lenovo monitors.

[lindseybp]

My company has a BYOPC (Bring your own PC) which allows us to use our personal computers to access a virtual desktop. I just bought a new mid-2017 macbook pro 13" and want to use it for this purpose. Right now my company issued computer is a lenovo and I have two widescreen lenovo monitors hooked up to the dock so I can have dual screens running. My work IT department said I get to keep the dual monitors if I do the BYOPC. So my question is what is my best option to hook my BMP up and have it run dual monitors? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping there are some options as I would love nothing more than to get rid of this monstrous lenovo laptop. Thanks.

 

[utgjon]

What connections do the Lenovo's support, and which model MBP?

A guess would be that 2x USB-C > Monitor-connection adapter would work fine.

If, however, you've got the MBP without the touchbar and only 2 ports, you're going to need to consider how you're going to power the laptop while using both of it's ports for monitor connections. You'll probably need to have a USB-C dock/multi-adapter with pass-through charging and the right connector for your monitor.

 

[lindseybp]

Here are the specs for both monitors:
The ThinkVision LT2323p Wide monitor (3024) features:

• Display resolution of 1920 x 1080 for full HD experience
• USB2.0 Hub – 4 USB2.0 ports
• VGA,DVI and DP connections
• Detachable tooless stand
• Full ergo stand (Lift, Tilt Pivot, Swivel)
• Support Lenovo Tiny PC and 3rd party thin client via optional L bracket
• The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold certified
• Energy Star 6.0 draft
• TCO Certified Edge 1.1
• UL Environment Gold
• Available in Raven Black

Right now I have the regular 13" MBP and not the touchbar. I've only had it for a week so could take it back and upgrade to the touchbar 13" MBP if it's a better option to make this work.

 

[utgjon]

I don't think there's any real need to return the non-Touchbar, you just need to remember that you'll be using all the ports on it!

Something like this might be good, since it passes power through.

http://www.cabledepot.co.uk/usb-typ...MI-NSz4uO-2AIV1G4bCh21NA18EAQYAiABEgINU_D_BwE

There's also the apple version which is a bit pricier but gives you a USB-A port too:

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MJ1L2ZM/A/usb-c-vga-multiport-adapter

 

[Fishrrman]

I'm going to -guess- that the easiest way to connect the two displays is with a USB-c to displayport (or minidisplayport, you'll have to check the monitor).

Actually, two of them...
...With each display connected to its own USB-c port.

But then, you'll lose the ability to connect USB3 devices.

Then again, you could get the touchbar MBPro, which has four USB-c ports...

There may be easier ways to do this, others will have to jump in...

 

[lindseybp]

This may be a dumb question but if I get two usb-c to displayport dongles is it pretty easy to set up the screen to be split between the two monitors, i.e. I usually keep my email up on one monitor and the other is my "working" monitor.

 

[utgjon]

in short - yes, very easy.

System > Preferences > Displays