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multiple monitors & Blu-ray on Mac

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Maxi86

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some time ago I'd asked the same thing, but here's the thing:
I've a 27" iMac and a 30" Dell monitor sitting next to it. after some advice, I orderded a Mini DisplayPort + USB to Dual-Link DVI Adapter from monoprice.com.
with that cable it worked right away when it's booted into Windows...
but somehow I don't manage to do it on the Mac... does anyone have any idea what's the catch?

one more thing: what is the current state of playing Blu-ray movies on the Mac drive? is it possible?
 
thanks, B...
I'm at Windows now, I'll check the display next time I go to Mac OS.

I took a look at the mentioned thread. I must say it's far from user friendly...
Is it easier on Windows? Besides, most of the time I'm watching my Movies on Windows anyway, especially because of the monitor thingy...
 
do I need an external drive?

btw I also have the Kanex HD, so in theory I should be able to watch my blu-ray movies via my PS3... unfortunately I didn't succeed it getting it up and running :(
 
the display worked! I went to displays and reconnected it, and after trying to gather all windows, it showed up...
thanks for the advice!
 
Maxi86 said:
I tried it on Mac and Windows, but as I insert a Blu-ray disc, it will be ejected automatically... can I turn this off?
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This may be a dumb question..(it was a dumb question)


Edit: Nevermind, it appears that you are using your PS3 to output to your iMac. I have never used the Kanex XD and wouldn't be able to add any value to this issue.

GL
 
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@GroundLoop
no it's not a good question...

I thought I could try it with the internal drive... but I guess it can't read Blu-rays... :(

but is the method mentioned in Cave Man's thread also using an external drive?
 
Maxi86 said:
I tried it on Mac and Windows, but as I insert a Blu-ray disc, it will be ejected automatically... can I turn this off?
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GroundLoop said:
This may be a dumb question...but, are you using an external Blu-Ray drive with your iMac (since the iMac superdrive cannot read BDs)? If so, what model?


Edit: Nevermind, it appears that you are using your PS3 to output to your iMac. I have never used the Kanex HD and wouldn't be able to add any value to this issue.
GL
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Maxi86, my only BR experience is with my DIY PC, and I have only used it with DVDFab to rip and convert for ATV. I haven't even installed Cyberlink that came with the drive.

If you are really interested in making this work on Mac, discuss it in Cave Man's thread or a new thread in that forum and specify what exactly you are doing.

EDIT:
Maxi86 said:
but is the method mentioned in Cave Man's thread also using an external drive?
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Yes, or an internal drive in a Hackintosh.

B
 
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