How to Connect rMBP to Another Display

[macNewbie02]

Hey,

I own PC which is connected to Dell 2007FP display. I would like to do the following:

* keep the Dell 2007FP as the monitor of the PC.

* be able to use the Dell 2007FP as a second monitor of my rMBP, while not plugging out the connector from the PC.

Is such configuration possible?

link for the Monitor if needed (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4687)

Thanks.

 

[terraphantm]

Hey,

I own PC which is connected to Dell 2007FP display. I would like to do the following:

* keep the Dell 2007FP connected via DVI connector to the PC as the monitor of the PC.

* be able to use the Dell 2007FP as a second monitor of my rMBP, while not plugging out the connector from the PC.

Is such configuration possible?

Thanks.

Asides for using VGA (via a displayport to VGA adapter), I don't see how you can achieve what you want.

 

[macNewbie02]

Asides for using VGA (via a displayport to VGA adapter), I don't see how you can achieve what you want.

VGA - no way

Isn't there a switcher or other device that can handle two DVI connectors?

 

[terraphantm]

VGA - no way

Isn't there a switcher or other device that can handle two DVI connectors?

Maybe one of those HDMI switchers in conjunction with an HDMI-DVI cable.

Not sure if you'll run into issues w/ HDCP and whatnot though

 

[clumeng]

I think that a DVI switcher would be the best option but these aren't that cheap.

There are some nice software solutions for dual monitors. Screen Recycler might actually work for this - where you use the PC as a secondary Mac monitor - done over the network I think. No physical switching needed.


http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html


Air Display is a great app but I think it's more for iOS devices to Macs