Is is possible to use a 17" MacBook Pro monitor and a 23" HD Monitor at the same time? Or do I have to buy 2 Apple monitors of the same size, for this feature?
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yes. You should be able to run both the laptop screen and an external monitor screen at the same time through dual display.
You can use both at the same time. You can run an extended desktop no problem.
Just be careful if you have 10.5.2, as there are some kinks that have not been worked out at this time.
Just be careful if you have 10.5.2, as there are some kinks that have not been worked out at this time.
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A MBP will only drive one external monitor as it only has a single (dual-link) DVI port. You can use both internal and external screens simultaneously as an extended desktop, or just use the external display alone. I use mine in extended desktop mode on a regular basis.
if you've got the money for two 23", though, buy yourself a single 30" - great screen =]
Thank you everyone! And yes I meant to use it as an extended desktop.
Also, I thought a 30" monitor would just be too damn big. I don't have much room for it as it is now, and a 30" monitor in a film school dorm might loom to large. I don't know, just a thought.
Also, I thought a 30" monitor would just be too damn big. I don't have much room for it as it is now, and a 30" monitor in a film school dorm might loom to large. I don't know, just a thought.
