Dual External Displays MBA 13 2012

[Dropped]

Hi Guys,

Searched but didn't come across what im trying to do.

I have a 2012 Macbook air 13 inch
I would like to know if it is possible to run an external display from the display port and also run another screen via USB to HDMI converter.

I know both work individually just not at the same time.

The second USB screen will not be used for video.

any info would be great.

 

[Acorn]

there is no reason why this wouldnt work. however the resolutions are stricter on those external usb monitor adapters. usually they dont go as high as say a apple cinema display or thunderbolt. if the usb monitor adapter is connected to a standard resolution monitor it should be fine.

 

[SBA]

The USB adapter works fine. I tried a Buffalo one from Amazon a couple months ago.

Keep in mind that there will be some lag though through the USB-connected display. This is why I no longer have this setup - it drove me nuts.