Matrox Triplehead2go DP on Macbook Pro 13'' Early 2011 via VGA?

[Wongers1]

Hi,

I have been trying to find out what leads I need to connect a Triplehead2go DP to 3 VGA monitors? I have searched all over google without any answers. On the Matrox website there isnt any information about the VGA side. On the actual box it says supports Displayport, DVI and VGA monitors.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience of this?


Regards

Alan

 

[simsaladimbamba]

You probably need MDP to VGA adapters or cables, Monoprice offers them at a good price.

Mini DisplayPort (MDP) / Thunderbolt

Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.
Since 2011, all Macs come with a Thunderbolt port, which is meant for fast data transfer and also as means to connect to an external display device to mirror or extend the Mac's screen.

To learn more about Thunderbolt (TB) and its compatibility with Mini DisplayPort (MDP): Introducing Thunderbolt​

MDP adapters and cables can be bought online from:

Apple Online Store (or the physical Apple Store)

• MDP to VGA adapter
• MDP to DVI adapter
• MDP to Dual-Link-DVI adapter
• Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support adapter

Monoprice

• Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI adapter
• Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter
• Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter
• Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
• Mini Displayport Male and USB Male/Toslink Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter
• Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting adapter - *NOTE* Will only support 2 channel stereo. Will not support 5.1 Dolby Surround like the above adapter.

• Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cables
• Mini DisplayPort to VGA cables
• Mini DisplayPort to DVI cables
• Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables
• Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables

Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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[Wongers1]

You probably need MDP to VGA adapters or cables, Monoprice offers them at a good price.

On the Triplehead2go, the output ports are 3 displayports. Im thinking do I need, displayport to Passive or active VGA?

I cant believe Matrox does not have any information about it at all?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

On the Triplehead2go, the output ports are 3 displayports. Im thinking do I need, displayport to Passive or active VGA?

I cant believe Matrox does not have any information about it at all?

Yeah, sorry, was confused.
I guess you need DP to VGA cables then: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10246&cs_id=1024609

What about contacting Matrox and asking them?

 

[Wongers1]

Yeah, sorry, was confused.
I guess you need DP to VGA cables then: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10246&cs_id=1024609

What about contacting Matrox and asking them?

I have tried contacting them, its been over a week since I sent them a technical support question, no answer yet.

I would have ordered from that shop but I live in the UK, lol

Customer service is rubbish