Hello, I have a 2012 macbook pro. I have an adapter from the mini display port that goes into a hdmi output and a VGA output. I have 2, 24" tv's that I'm using as dual monitors. The adapters/wires/tv's all work just not at the same time. I can use the hdmi and connect a single monitor, same thing with the vga. But when i hook both of them up at the same time, the "vga connected screen" comes up but not the hdmi. I have checked the settings, it only detects my laptop/1 tv screen. Im updated on all software, Ive done the smc reset, I've reset and re-plugged everything, unplugged everything, ETC. This is driving me crazy, any help at all is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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HELP PLEASE. Dual Monitors.
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what exact type of adapter are you using?
If you are using one of the adapters that connect to Mini Displayport, and have VGA/HDMI/DVI connections, such as this one.
reading the note:
If you are using one of the adapters that connect to Mini Displayport, and have VGA/HDMI/DVI connections, such as this one.
reading the note:
My guess would be the same. Those sorts of adaptors typically only function with one output at a time.
Passive adaptors are likely only usable for one attached device at a time.
You would need to find an active adaptor of some kind, such as one of the thunderbolt docks.
Here's one
You would need to find an active adaptor of some kind, such as one of the thunderbolt docks.
Here's one
Trying to avoid that price lol. Quick question, if I keep my mini display port to hdmi, and add this adapter via usb to hdmi (refer to video please!
- It should, yes. But be aware that performance won't exactly be at native levels with those USB devices.
Hopefully that will be fine. Not doing anything hardcore with the extra monitor. Just more screens to be opened when doing doing research lol. Appreciate all the help.
I have a set up like this for a 2011 MBP 13. It works, but it is not ideal. If you move the mouse between external monitor 1 to external monitor 2 there is a 1/2 second delay. Also, forget about doing anything video (youtube, etc) on the USB connected monitor lots of frame drops, etc.
If I just run a minimal game on there would it be okay? Requires nothing special for this game to process lol.
Any game can be OK - if you are also OK with how it runs, and how it appears on the screen.
Try the game out, use it on the USB-connected display.
You are really the only one who can decide if the common lag of a USB-connected display will be acceptable.
Try the game out, use it on the USB-connected display.
You are really the only one who can decide if the common lag of a USB-connected display will be acceptable.
I would run the game play on the monitor connected to the mini-DP. That will have better performance then the monitor connected to the USB.
A game on the USB screen? Not a very pleasant experience. Those are best suited for static stuff such as text, too many framerate issues otherwise.