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    Dual External Monitor support on new MBP's?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by dbam987, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    Is it possible to hook up two external monitors with the new MBP?
     
    dbam987, Jun 22, 2009
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Short answer is no.

    Longer anser is yes if you use non-native solutions like the Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital etc.
     
    lixuelai, Jun 22, 2009
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    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    longer long answer is external connectors such as the triplehead2go only work on CERTAIN MBP's please make sure your unit is compatable from the manufacturers website before you purchase an external display unit
     
    crazycanuk, Jun 22, 2009
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    thekatt, Jun 23, 2009
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    qhn, Jun 23, 2009
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    Not yet, and not sure if it'll be supported with current hardware. Multi-monitor hookup using a single cable is coming for Displayport.
     
    Vogelbung, Jun 23, 2009
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