J JustinK101 macrumors newbie Original poster Jul 14, 2008 21 0 Mar 15, 2009 #1 I have a MacBook with the Mini-DVI to DVI adapter. I am wondering if it is possible to run dual external monitors. Thanks.
I have a MacBook with the Mini-DVI to DVI adapter. I am wondering if it is possible to run dual external monitors. Thanks.
A aaronw1986 macrumors 68030 Oct 31, 2006 2,622 10 Mar 15, 2009 #2 As in your macbook monitor and an external one? Yes, use the adapter... If you mean 3 displays total you'll have to add some hardware to do that.
As in your macbook monitor and an external one? Yes, use the adapter... If you mean 3 displays total you'll have to add some hardware to do that.
J JustinK101 macrumors newbie Original poster Jul 14, 2008 21 0 Mar 15, 2009 #3 @aaronw1986, Thanks for the reply, yeah I mean two external monitors, not the MacBook lcd. What hardware do I need, can you recommend brands/models? Thanks.
@aaronw1986, Thanks for the reply, yeah I mean two external monitors, not the MacBook lcd. What hardware do I need, can you recommend brands/models? Thanks.
NewMacbookPlz macrumors 68040 Sep 28, 2008 3,266 0 Mar 15, 2009 #4 JustinK101 said: @aaronw1986, Thanks for the reply, yeah I mean two external monitors, not the MacBook lcd. What hardware do I need, can you recommend brands/models? Thanks. Click to expand... You'd need the Matrox Dual-Head2Go and depending on the resolutions, the DVI-Dual Link adapter as well I'd wager.
JustinK101 said: @aaronw1986, Thanks for the reply, yeah I mean two external monitors, not the MacBook lcd. What hardware do I need, can you recommend brands/models? Thanks. Click to expand... You'd need the Matrox Dual-Head2Go and depending on the resolutions, the DVI-Dual Link adapter as well I'd wager.
J JustinK101 macrumors newbie Original poster Jul 14, 2008 21 0 Mar 15, 2009 #5 @NewMacbookPlz, That looks perfect, but Yikes, $144 on NewEgg. Anything a bit cheaper?