Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Multiple Displays on MBP

ryanflucas

ryanflucas

macrumors regular
Original poster
Mar 28, 2006
146
17
Milwaukee, WI
I'm coming from a mid 2011 iMac 21.5" and I'm considering replacing it with one of the new MBP's coming soon, whichever model has Iris Pro graphics. I'd likely not use the laptop as a laptop though, but closed with external display, magic trackpad, mechanical keyboard. Basically a replacement for my iMac, but with the option to take it with me if needed. I'm still planning, but I'm thinking a 24" Dell IPS panel, possibly two matching panels if I'm able.

Anyone here using multiple displays on their current MBP?
 
I run either a 2560x144- 27" QHD (TB1->DP) and a second 27" 1080p monitor (USB -> HDMI) + the 1680x1050 display on my 2011 MBP at work, or a 34" 3440x1440 + laptop display at home w/out issues, so I wouldn't be too concerned.

The display size doesn't matter - the resolution does, but a single panel of any res should work with the newer models w/out issue.
 
ryanflucas said:
I'm coming from a mid 2011 iMac 21.5" and I'm considering replacing it with one of the new MBP's coming soon, whichever model has Iris Pro graphics. I'd likely not use the laptop as a laptop though, but closed with external display, magic trackpad, mechanical keyboard. Basically a replacement for my iMac, but with the option to take it with me if needed. I'm still planning, but I'm thinking a 24" Dell IPS panel, possibly two matching panels if I'm able.

Anyone here using multiple displays on their current MBP?
Click to expand...

I have 2 Dell 24 inch displays at home and 2- Asus 24 inch displays at work. They work fine with the rMBP (15").
 
ryanflucas said:
The port situation on the new model will be interesting. I'll see if I need to buy a dock or just a few dongles.
Click to expand...

It is supposed to have 4 USB-C ports. So the decisions to use a doc or dongles is up to you. Perhaps Apple will introduce a dock with the new MacBook Pro. That would be nice, but the price might be frightening!
 
JTToft said:
- Except 5K. That will still be a dGPU exclusive.
Click to expand...
I actually thought about editing/adding that one after posting, but absolutely - I know some are focused on > 4K but I rarely think about it for my own use.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back