MBP Unibody and external display

[Mr D]

Is it possible to run a set up where I have the MBP unibody running through a 24" Samsung (or whatever brand display) with both screens displaying simultaneously? I am not sure the exact term for it, but it's basically where both the laptop screen and the external display are running and I can work with both screens as they are "one." If someone can provide me with this term it'd be helpful too.

I saw this set up at the Apple Store with the 24" Cinema display and it was great. I could use the MBP keyboard and trackpad or I could use the connected keyboard and mouse... very efficient.

I'm planning to get the MBP 17" with an external display and this would be crucial...

Thanks in advance!

 

[macbook123]

Yes, it is standard. You need to pay $29 for a mini display port to DVI cable though.

 

[warlun]

The term is 'mirroring'.

 

[Mr D]

Yes, it is standard. You need to pay $29 for a mini display port to DVI cable though.

Yeah, I've read on that. I'd rather have to do that and be able to get a monitor that I can use for many things....

What's the difference between the DVI and the Dual DVI?

 

[Cantunis]

Yeah, I've read on that. I'd rather have to do that and be able to get a monitor that I can use for many things....

What's the difference between the DVI and the Dual DVI?

Dual DVI is for monitors that require an extreme amount of bandwith , like Apple's 30 inch Cinema Displays .

With a 24 inch you will be fine with normal DVI