Connecting two extra displays

I was wondering whether it would be possible to connect two external monitors to my macbook. I currently have one connected but would like to add another- any help?

It's possible that you could get what you're after.
You'll need an external hardware that can split your display output. There are third party solutions for PC's - even for desktops that don't have internal PCI/AGP/PCIe expansion.
Matrox has a LONG standing history at providing solutions for Windows. Actually I just took a look at their site and saw "Matrox DualHead2Go DisplayPort Edition"
Specifically I read: "Run two monitors from your notebook or desktop computer even if that system only supports one monitor output" & "Includes Matrox PowerDesk software for Windows and Mac"
Be careful though. Currently I saw lack of support for 10.6.
"Mac® OS X v10.4, Mac OX v10.5 Leopard"
Source: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2009/gxm/gxm_dp/
Take a look around to see their competitors which has begun to flourish in the past 3-5yrs.
Hope this helps.
Donny

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