Macbook Air M2 setup in clamshell mode set up, with pic

[StoneJack]

My clamshell MBA m2 setup with

1. desk
2. mba m2 on stand
3. Edifier G2000 speakers, connect with USB
4. Apple magic keyboard with touch id and logitech pebble mouse
5. Dell 27 inch 2k monitor, connected through USB-C - DP cable
6. 

 

[TinaBelcher]

Mine is clamped behind my Studio Display. IDK if that's a good thing, but it felt the most convient way for me to have more room on my desk and not fall off lol

 

[wingennis]

Have you considered posting here: Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 20)

 

[TinaBelcher]

Have you considered posting here: Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 20)

That's a good idea. I love coming to this page and see other people's setup. It's so inspiring

 

[StoneJack]

Have you considered posting here: Post Your Mac Setup: Past & Present (Part 20)

yes i posted there. Seems there many lovely setups.

 

[Eithanius]

Is there a way to connect to an external display and just use that display without closing the MBA lid aka clamshell mode…?

I know I did that with my 2010 MBP by placing a magnet on the left side below the speaker grill to simulate clamshell mode… but often times I have to remind myself not to close the lid with the magnet on it and accidentally crack the glass screen.

 

[StoneJack]

Is there a way to connect to an external display and just use that display without closing the MBA lid aka clamshell mode…?

I know I did that with my 2010 MBP by placing a magnet on the left side below the speaker grill to simulate clamshell mode… but often times I have to remind myself not to close the lid with the magnet on it and accidentally crack the glass screen.

i think you can use both screens at same time if you open the lid

 

[Eithanius]

i think you can use both screens at same time if you open the lid

That's what I'm trying to prevent... I just want to use the external display only but without having to close the lid for better heat dissipation...

 

[StoneJack]

That's what I'm trying to prevent... I just want to use the external display only but without having to close the lid for better heat dissipation...

maybe it is possible i am not sure. I just use external display, its 2k, plenty of monitor space

 

[JPack]

Nice entry level setup.

 

[StoneJack]

Nice entry level setup.

Actually, I brought a soundcard (Solo 3 gen) to work on Logic Pro

 

[rocketbuc]

This is how I am using my M2 Air in clamshell mode. Specifically installed a drawer to host it to keep the desk clean. Works like a charm.

More details in this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...eryone-welcome-to-share.2372233/post-32319902

 

[cramazing]

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This is how I am using my M2 Air in clamshell mode. Specifically installed a drawer to host it to keep the desk clean. Works like a charm.

More details in this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...eryone-welcome-to-share.2372233/post-32319902

is the drawer a custom piece or part of your desk?

 

[rocketbuc]

is the drawer a custom piece or part of your desk?

Was not part of the desk but purchased separately afterwards. I did lots of research to find a high-quality drawer that has a slim profile.

 

[VineRider]

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This is how I am using my M2 Air in clamshell mode. Specifically installed a drawer to host it to keep the desk clean. Works like a charm.

More details in this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...eryone-welcome-to-share.2372233/post-32319902

Nice setup....Really like that desk and the lower shelf.

 

[StoneJack]

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This is how I am using my M2 Air in clamshell mode. Specifically installed a drawer to host it to keep the desk clean. Works like a charm.

More details in this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...eryone-welcome-to-share.2372233/post-32319902

Lovely setup! Very modern looking and functional