Solutions for connecting dual screens to MacBook Pro?
Anyone have any solutions for connecting TWO (2) individual displays to a MacBook Pro? I am currently using "Matrox Power Desk" but this thing *****! I have two Apple 23" Displays (they're older, probably from 2006ish) and want a better method for connecting them both to my MacBook Pro.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
The Matrox MXO is a pretty good solution.
http://library.creativecow.net/articles/ross_shane/MXO.php
Shane
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thank you, I have the adaptors so glad that would work. I just heard adaptors burn out often. So Just thought for my main iMac computer, a plug would be best. I will get one once I move.
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