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SingGuy · Oct 28, 2006, 08:30 PM

Hi,

I am considering the possibility of buying a new MacBook Pro 15" and wanted to know if it can drive multiple external displays. Ideally, a 30" Cinema and a 20" or 23" Cinema could be used simultaneously...

Is this possible or am I am asking for too much?

Thanks for any help and advice that can be given.

Duncan

eatinwokout · Oct 28, 2006, 08:32 PM

Single external as far as I know. There are DVI splitters but that will only mirror the two displays.

You have the 15" on the MBP already. Just mate that to a 30" and you're set.

romeosc · Oct 28, 2006, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by eatinwokout

Single external as far as I know. There are DVI splitters but that will only mirror the two displays.

You have the 15" on the MBP already. Just mate that to a 30" and you're set.

I think there are now expresscard dvi monitor cards that will drive the 3rd monitor!

SingGuy · Oct 30, 2006, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by eatinwokout

Single external as far as I know. There are DVI splitters but that will only mirror the two displays.

You have the 15" on the MBP already. Just mate that to a 30" and you're set.

Thanks for the input.

SingGuy · Oct 30, 2006, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by romeosc

I think there are now expresscard dvi monitor cards that will drive the 3rd monitor!

Thanks for the tip...

Are these cards produced by Apple or a 3rd Party?

webmonkie · Oct 30, 2006, 08:37 AM

If you are planning on getting a 15" MacBook you should get 20" Apple display if you are planning on using the MacBook as a duo display. If not I think you can go with a 23".