Connecting a Monitor and Projector at the same time to a Macbook

[scubapiglet]

Hi
I can connect the projector using the mini DVI adapter and the VGA cable.
However now I want to connect both a monitor and the projector at the same time. I would prefer to have the image remain on the laptop screen however it does not matter if I can no longer see the laptop screen as I plan on using a gyro mouse too. (if you have any recommendations for which gyro mouse is best - please recommend away!)
Is it possible to do on a 2008 model with the new snow leopard update?
If yes, what would I need to purchase?

Thanks for your help.

 

[iThinkergoiMac]

Not really possible. You're essentially attempting to connect 2 external monitors to your MacBook, which only supports one external monitor. If you got a USB monitor, you could probably swing it, but they're small, expensive, and USB isn't really designed for video so you'll get a low refresh rate.

 

[scubapiglet]

VGA distributor

After researching I think if I were to buy a
'1 In 4 Out, VGA Video Splitter VGA Distribution Amplifier'
http://www.ambery.com/1to4vgadiamu.html
and 15ft to 25ft long standard VGA cables to run to monitor and projector it should work.

Thanks for you input.

 

[iThinkergoiMac]

True, splitting the signal always works. Your computer will still see it as one monitor, though, and thus your resolutions between the monitors will have to be the same.