The mac mini is even easier. There is a thunderbolt port which you can use and also a hdmi port you can use. You will just need to buy an adapter for the thunderbolt port.
I think that MacBook Pros have DisplayPort 1.2 ports on them, so you don't need to use this external GPU thing, you can just get an adapter that splits DisplayPort to three DVI ports and use that instead. I can't link to stuff in YouTube comments, but you should be able to find one on NewEgg
THE SOLUTION OF THE LAGGY OF THE SCREENS IS THAT USB PORTS ARE NOT MADE FOR VIDEO RESOLUTION.. ITS BETTER TO CONECT THE ORIGINAL SCREEN TO THE OTHER ONE AS SERIES.
too bad you FORGOT to mention this only is currently compatible with 10.4 and 10.5 and no newer iMacs, powerbooks, and mac hardware... thanks a lot for me wasting $69 since I run 10.7
great video i've been trying to find out how to do just this. I sometimes have to use the zoom function as my eyesight isn't the greatest. how well does this setup work when using the zoom please?
The Dock appears on the middle monitor because the Apple menu bar is set to the middle display and the Dock position is set to the bottom of the screen.
To select which monitor has the Apple menu bar when more than one display is connected:
1. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.
2. Click Displays, then Arrangement.
3. Click and drag the bar between the display thumbnails to set the Apple menu bar.
To set the Dock position:
1. Go to Apple menu > Dock and select "Position on Bottom".
You will notice a menu bar symbol on the top of one of the pictures of the monitors. Drag that to the monitor that you want the dock and menu bar to be on.
The Dock appears on the middle monitor because the Apple menu bar is set to the middle display and the Dock position is set to the bottom of the screen.
To select which monitor has the Apple menu bar when more than one display is connected:
1. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.
2. Click Displays, then Arrangement.
3. Click and drag the bar between the display thumbnails to set the Apple menu bar.
To set the Dock position:
1. Go to Apple menu > Dock and select "Position on Bottom".
So does he need a total of 2 of those things? or just 1? the first monitor is connected just with HDMI and the second one need that external video card thing? or both screens need the external video card thing?
@lighteningxl someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think that a VGA splitter just duplicates the same image that's being put out. So you connect this to a laptop then you would ultimately have three displays but two would be showing the same image.
@mauriciogon1167 Because that splitter, is a USB powered VGA splitter. i am wondering if the USB power does that mean its powering a video card or something so it can link up to 2 more screens, i am totally green on these things. So dont wanna waste $60 before i get everything clear
@lighteningxl Oh I see... Today I purchased a usb to vga adapter and it has a box-type thing in between. I think that the idea behind this adapter is that it's an external graphics card so that it can run that third display. I dont know if I confused you with my last comment but I am not familiar with a "VGA splitter".. we might be talking about the same thing but I'm just not sure..
@mauriciogon1167 I have no idea, i don't know anything about these so i guess i will just go and ask in the shop. The splitter that i talked about, also need a USB power and has a tiny box. I have no idea if there is a video hard in there or not. But the difference is just only $20 so i guess doesnt make much difference
@mauriciogon1167 sorry i cant post that link but just wondering, cos Gigaware® 2-Port USB Powered VGA Splitter looks pretty similar and its half the price.... and higher resolution at 2048x1536. So i am just wondering if anyone know, they do the same function
Hey, just wanted to say THANK YOU. Seriously, I have been on the phone with several different reps from Best Buy, Apple, etc not to mention stopped into stores asking people how to do this and NO ONE could help. Your setup is exactly what I wanted and works great. I appreciate you taking the time to post this on youtube. Thank you!!
Thanks so much i have been searching for a video like this and you have brought it to me thanks. i went out and bought the Adapter and it has been working great so far thanks again. Really appreciate it.
What do u do for sound? Are those pc monitors or hd tv's? Nice setup man. I'm also thinking about running an extra monitor with my MBP but not sure whether to get a hd tv or pc monitor. Wanna play my ps3 on it too but the resolution won't look as good on a hd tv with my MBP than a pc monitor.
I recently set up this same rig and it works well. The monitor running off the BVU195 adapter shows a little lag or jerkiness if I’m dragging a window around the screen, but otherwise it is fine, even video is smooth—it’s only when you start moving things around that you notice anything but that is not a problem in the least. This is a really nice setup and performance is good. I’m on a 2011 MBP i7 with 8 GB RAM running the latest Lion (10.7.2 as of today).
i have 15" macbook pro unibody intel core 2 duo and i use 27" cinema display, i wondering if i bought 1 more 27" cinema display can i do this set up with usb adapter pro? thanks :)
How did you keep the same desktop background when running the hdmi adapter from your mac book pro to your TV? Everytime I plug the in the hdmi adapter my desktop background automatically changes to the galaxy one. Please help :)
How do you achieve the full resolution? I'm not utilizing at least an inch on both sides of my screen. I have MacBook Pro 15" and using 2 Dell ST2420L 24" monitors.
Or you could just buy an alienware laptop for the same price and have 3x better specs, a way better looking laptop and just plug in an hdmi and be done in less then a minute
@ImperialArmour no it won't, the adapter is essentially a really small graphics card. The left monitor doesn't go through the macbooks Gpu at all, Hence why the left screen is alot laggier than the right screen. it's running on a lot less powerful card.
@ImperialArmour I don't think you understand electronics well. The on board GPU is not handling the second external monitor. This is fairly standard practice if you need more than two or three monitors on a desktop. You can't play games on the USB video card monitor, but this is a mac, so it's only for development and work in most cases.
wait, so now for the new macs, we are forced to buy the thunderbolt display because the mini-display port is gone yea? or is there any other thing that i could use the thunderbolt display port to plug to use other monitors?
So if only want to use this for just 1 display, i am assuming i will have the mac dock in the 1 external display. Am i correct? And can i also shut my macbook and still have the monitor running? Thanks!
hey. i just bought a macbook pro 15inch. i been using a pc with dual screens and now i want to hook my mac book pro to the dual screens. i asked in the apple store and they did not know how to do it. please could u drop me a message please. thanks
Hey, Hi, can u explain me the thing u said about the 2 graphics integrated on the MBP 15' and 17'. I mean, what i have to do to not scew up the adapter ? ( i have a MBP 15' 2010) Thanks, Good vibes.
Hey im thinking about getting a set up like this i already have an mini display port cable and im probably gonna get one of those usb display adapter for a triple monitor set up like yours, but could you show us your system preferences> displays> Arrangement just for a look at that?
You can set desktop backgrounds for EACH monitor, individually. Go to System Preferences>Desktop & Screen Saver>Desktop and you will have a separate window in each monitor where you can make your settings for that specific monitor. Pretty cool, huh?
@ClanReckless I bought one after seeing this video. Turns out that you need extra support (check displaylinkdotorg) if you want this to work on Lion. It won't let me post url's here so let me know if you're looking.
I watched this video and purchased the Diamond BVU195. I just purchased 2 23'' monitors and was wondering what resolution you were using. This is a great video. They should use it to sell this item.
I have the same setup and I like it. Like the video shows there is a bit of lag at times, most notably when using expose or video. Works with lion. Really no complaints.
have you tried spaces using spaces across the monitors? I'd like to have one monitor for my windows VM and one for the osx. Do you think it would work?
@TheMexicanNerd - How did you go with using "spaces"?? This is the big seller for me... Would be perfect if you had your same set-up in this vid, but then also had the "macbook" (or even the "middle" monitor) acting as a a screen which still supported the use of "spaces".
Let me know how you go with this... VERY keen to find out!
Question for you. Does your MacBookPro see your second monitor as one in display preferences? Did you have to do anything special in your system preferences? Thank you for the video. I am going to buy one of these.
i have just got a splitter and i am trying to find out how to make both my monitors work. i have 1 external monitor working but i dont no how to get the other monitor working. i no its somewhere in system preferences
@williamstart123456 yes you can, if you connect one thunderbolt to your mac, then the other to the display ( 1) then you connect the second display to number 1, and number 1 is connected to the mac
@philbaileyTV there are different brands of these which are DisplayLink certified, i found out that the Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter was pretty much the same version as this only it's from UK, gonna buy one for £50 :)
I'm just testing my Diamond BVU195 USB display adapter, it's quite laggy but it's awesome having 2 dell 27" 1900x1200, the principal connected directly to the macbook (late 2008 not unibody 17", lion)
i'm currently seeing this video in full screen and is quite smooth , instead expose it's laggy, i haven't switched off my graphic card (so i think they updated those drivers)
That's why USB isn't a good solution for having a third monitor, USB isn't powerful enough to handle the display. The lag with expose for both is just because 13" macbook pros don't have very good Video Cards, a 17" macbook pro would have sufficient VRam to cope with such video performance.
Just bought the DualHEad2Go DP edition and I HATE IT. I makes one large screen instead of 2 monitors and does not work with the macbook closed. Returning tomorrow and going to this option. Have you seen any better Display Adapters since you made this vid???
The mac mini is even easier. There is a thunderbolt port which you can use and also a hdmi port you can use. You will just need to buy an adapter for the thunderbolt port.
FreebornStudios 1 day ago
i clicked on the add on the side on your video 40 times does that give you money?
GrandTheftClassic 2 days ago
software i'm sorry xD
lyseng1 6 days ago
does this adapter work with the newest macbooks/hardware? please answer, cuz i won't buy it if it doesn't :)
lyseng1 6 days ago
I think that MacBook Pros have DisplayPort 1.2 ports on them, so you don't need to use this external GPU thing, you can just get an adapter that splits DisplayPort to three DVI ports and use that instead. I can't link to stuff in YouTube comments, but you should be able to find one on NewEgg
walropodes 1 week ago
THE SOLUTION OF THE LAGGY OF THE SCREENS IS THAT USB PORTS ARE NOT MADE FOR VIDEO RESOLUTION.. ITS BETTER TO CONECT THE ORIGINAL SCREEN TO THE OTHER ONE AS SERIES.
chuy5683 1 week ago
I'm thinking about getting one for my macbook air. Does this thing make your fans go crazy? Or does it heat up your computer???
jubarnet0615 2 weeks ago
anyone want to buy mine for $50 let me know. it's useless for me.
barccat 2 weeks ago
@barccat YESSSS MEEEEE wait which one the two monitors or the mac? ;) jk is it the 2 monitors?
jdkrs19 1 week ago
too bad you FORGOT to mention this only is currently compatible with 10.4 and 10.5 and no newer iMacs, powerbooks, and mac hardware... thanks a lot for me wasting $69 since I run 10.7
barccat 2 weeks ago
@barccat It did pop up in the video when he showed the driver downloads, but still, he didn't actually say it so I feel your pain
TheArtieChoke 5 days ago
Does this work with a mini mac?
gassygiants 2 weeks ago 2
@gassygiants And what are ur monitors???
gassygiants 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
great video i've been trying to find out how to do just this. I sometimes have to use the zoom function as my eyesight isn't the greatest. how well does this setup work when using the zoom please?
LeeZerUK 2 weeks ago
77777 vieuws...
dendecmaartens 3 weeks ago
How did you get the dock on the middle monitor?
Great video!
PavleP1 3 weeks ago
The Dock appears on the middle monitor because the Apple menu bar is set to the middle display and the Dock position is set to the bottom of the screen.
To select which monitor has the Apple menu bar when more than one display is connected:
1. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.
2. Click Displays, then Arrangement.
3. Click and drag the bar between the display thumbnails to set the Apple menu bar.
To set the Dock position:
1. Go to Apple menu > Dock and select "Position on Bottom".
Wrendercow 3 weeks ago
@PavleP1
System Preferences > Displays > Arrangement
You will notice a menu bar symbol on the top of one of the pictures of the monitors. Drag that to the monitor that you want the dock and menu bar to be on.
WindowsAndMacintosh 2 weeks ago
Do computer monitors come with the connecting cable
ddogs45 3 weeks ago
How many gigs of ram do you have?
jdh10475 3 weeks ago
@TheMexicanNerd how did you set it up so that the dock and stuff is on the first monitor and not on the macbook screen,
Anyone else know what im taking about and knows how to do it, please let me know, thanks
IKIERAN 3 weeks ago
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The Dock appears on the middle monitor because the Apple menu bar is set to the middle display and the Dock position is set to the bottom of the screen.
To select which monitor has the Apple menu bar when more than one display is connected:
1. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.
2. Click Displays, then Arrangement.
3. Click and drag the bar between the display thumbnails to set the Apple menu bar.
To set the Dock position:
1. Go to Apple menu > Dock and select "Position on Bottom".
Wrendercow 3 weeks ago
So does he need a total of 2 of those things? or just 1? the first monitor is connected just with HDMI and the second one need that external video card thing? or both screens need the external video card thing?
lighteningxl 4 weeks ago
@lighteningxl One screen goes connected to your laptop's VGA and this device gives you the capability to connect the second monitor.
mauriciogon1167 4 weeks ago
@mauriciogon1167 can you help me with 1 more question? does the Gigaware® 2-Port USB Powered VGA Splitter do the same thing??
lighteningxl 4 weeks ago
@lighteningxl someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think that a VGA splitter just duplicates the same image that's being put out. So you connect this to a laptop then you would ultimately have three displays but two would be showing the same image.
mauriciogon1167 4 weeks ago
@mauriciogon1167 Because that splitter, is a USB powered VGA splitter. i am wondering if the USB power does that mean its powering a video card or something so it can link up to 2 more screens, i am totally green on these things. So dont wanna waste $60 before i get everything clear
lighteningxl 4 weeks ago
@lighteningxl Oh I see... Today I purchased a usb to vga adapter and it has a box-type thing in between. I think that the idea behind this adapter is that it's an external graphics card so that it can run that third display. I dont know if I confused you with my last comment but I am not familiar with a "VGA splitter".. we might be talking about the same thing but I'm just not sure..
mauriciogon1167 4 weeks ago
@mauriciogon1167 I have no idea, i don't know anything about these so i guess i will just go and ask in the shop. The splitter that i talked about, also need a USB power and has a tiny box. I have no idea if there is a video hard in there or not. But the difference is just only $20 so i guess doesnt make much difference
lighteningxl 4 weeks ago
@mauriciogon1167 sorry i cant post that link but just wondering, cos Gigaware® 2-Port USB Powered VGA Splitter looks pretty similar and its half the price.... and higher resolution at 2048x1536. So i am just wondering if anyone know, they do the same function
lighteningxl 4 weeks ago
Nice background of Hong Kong! Makes me miss home. :P
buttpork 4 weeks ago
I feel bad for that macbook pro. He might as well jut be doing dual screen from a iphone.
danflyinghigh 4 weeks ago
CAN IT HANDLE MINECRAFT??
PDTMinecraft 1 month ago
Hey, just wanted to say THANK YOU. Seriously, I have been on the phone with several different reps from Best Buy, Apple, etc not to mention stopped into stores asking people how to do this and NO ONE could help. Your setup is exactly what I wanted and works great. I appreciate you taking the time to post this on youtube. Thank you!!
amkramer 1 month ago
What moniters do you have?
234hairbrush 1 month ago
Joinha quem veio do MacWordBrasil!
MrLourival127 1 month ago 12
Thanks so much i have been searching for a video like this and you have brought it to me thanks. i went out and bought the Adapter and it has been working great so far thanks again. Really appreciate it.
themeganame1234 1 month ago
What do u do for sound? Are those pc monitors or hd tv's? Nice setup man. I'm also thinking about running an extra monitor with my MBP but not sure whether to get a hd tv or pc monitor. Wanna play my ps3 on it too but the resolution won't look as good on a hd tv with my MBP than a pc monitor.
KimCheeHuu 1 month ago
@KimCheeHuu sound comes out of the speakers of the laptop or if you have speakers, they come out of where they ae set up in relevance to you
IamAutiz 1 month ago
I got one question? Does this monitor on the left still gonna be laggy if you will use USB adapter and only monitor on the left?
mrti3 1 month ago
I recently set up this same rig and it works well. The monitor running off the BVU195 adapter shows a little lag or jerkiness if I’m dragging a window around the screen, but otherwise it is fine, even video is smooth—it’s only when you start moving things around that you notice anything but that is not a problem in the least. This is a really nice setup and performance is good. I’m on a 2011 MBP i7 with 8 GB RAM running the latest Lion (10.7.2 as of today).
MudbirdVideo 1 month ago
Great video! One question: were you able to also use the MacBook display and turn it into a 3 screen rig?
marchwill5 1 month ago
@marchwill5 I'm actually curious about this as well
silverfiltermusic 2 weeks ago
@Themexican maybe with a i7 it runs with out lag
pkilla617 1 month ago
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macs are shit
vidic245 1 month ago
THIS IS VERY NICE!!
i have 15" macbook pro unibody intel core 2 duo and i use 27" cinema display, i wondering if i bought 1 more 27" cinema display can i do this set up with usb adapter pro? thanks :)
ronnisugiharto 1 month ago
hey can you tell how do I get the display on teh 2nd monitor? I plugged it in and then installed the driver and then what?
vasanth23 1 month ago
I want this video on my Xelibri 8 phone.
olbywong717c 1 month ago
Sick!
urbanitegeek 1 month ago
How did you keep the same desktop background when running the hdmi adapter from your mac book pro to your TV? Everytime I plug the in the hdmi adapter my desktop background automatically changes to the galaxy one. Please help :)
LuckyCelinc 1 month ago
Really detailed vid. I think buy one. Thanks!
MrVodX 1 month ago
i love you!!!!!!!!!!!
Stomp204 1 month ago
yay it's hong kong!!
laiyau 1 month ago
Thanks
JDhillon24 1 month ago
how much did the whole setup cost ya
TheSHASHANKBHONSLE 1 month ago
dual head 2 go...
skiing54 1 month ago
How do you achieve the full resolution? I'm not utilizing at least an inch on both sides of my screen. I have MacBook Pro 15" and using 2 Dell ST2420L 24" monitors.
LibertyLion 1 month ago
Nice set up. I'm on windows and I'm wondering if I could use my laptop screen AND external monitor for two combined monitors.
ijoshchang 1 month ago
can you still use the macbook pro as a third screen, or as your primary screen, and the other two are just additional screen??
justinschmueck 1 month ago
This vid is a favorite on Solomon Islands
eddyallen615 1 month ago
y do need to mods
pokemonwhite231 1 month ago
Thanks so much for the video. Took me a bit of time to find you - but this was perfect.
indheritage 1 month ago
Or you could just buy an alienware laptop for the same price and have 3x better specs, a way better looking laptop and just plug in an hdmi and be done in less then a minute
Arcassasin 2 months ago
Great video. Answered all my question. Nice to have dual 1080p monitors.
pandasharks 2 months ago
Nice video.. Just one question....
PHOTOSHOP... when you open the"images" OR "50% Grey" on the laptop, does it look the same colour when you move to another two screen?
I know some that need two graphic cards to mtch the same colour..but ONE graphic card on your macbook pro... interesting to know how it turn out...
corcoranjohnny 2 months ago
nice vid dude
machkay 2 months ago
You are my lost brother!!
ZER0EVO 2 months ago
GUYS is the macbook pro good for gaming? or shud i wait for the razer blade?
ashkanani007 2 months ago
or you could use a duel dvi to dvi setup...
themasterbaitor69 2 months ago
This will burn out your GPU in time.
ImperialArmour 2 months ago 21
@ImperialArmour no it won't, the adapter is essentially a really small graphics card. The left monitor doesn't go through the macbooks Gpu at all, Hence why the left screen is alot laggier than the right screen. it's running on a lot less powerful card.
TrueKinth 1 month ago
@ImperialArmour You would definetly need a more advanced GPU than a macbook can offer.
tlight26berry 1 month ago
@ImperialArmour Not correct.
EnhancedExhaust 3 weeks ago
@ImperialArmour I don't think you understand electronics well. The on board GPU is not handling the second external monitor. This is fairly standard practice if you need more than two or three monitors on a desktop. You can't play games on the USB video card monitor, but this is a mac, so it's only for development and work in most cases.
michaelmoskie 3 weeks ago
@ImperialArmour How quickly?
rosstripi 2 weeks ago
@ImperialArmour how?
JoveroIV 1 week ago
@JoveroIV Basically your putting more stress on it by running multiple displays.
AznPryd4Life 1 week ago
love your channel!!
TecnologyEnforcer 2 months ago
Great review! One of the best reviews on youtube :), answered a lot of questions I've been going over in my head for a while now : )
UR2WKD4ME 2 months ago
are you mexican?
Phooth 2 months ago
can you use a vga splitter from the mindisplay port?
TheCroyCrab 2 months ago
wait, so now for the new macs, we are forced to buy the thunderbolt display because the mini-display port is gone yea? or is there any other thing that i could use the thunderbolt display port to plug to use other monitors?
ilikesupercars 2 months ago
So if only want to use this for just 1 display, i am assuming i will have the mac dock in the 1 external display. Am i correct? And can i also shut my macbook and still have the monitor running? Thanks!
5koliny 2 months ago
THANK YOU! I've been scouring the internet for this.
ChalkDinosaur 2 months ago
Why doesn't this work for me :-(
nielsintveen 2 months ago
great movie, cheers for the help :)
chemicalpunk86 2 months ago
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techguy1223 2 months ago
Maybe the lagging left monitor may be due to you using an USB adaptor instead of a 'direct' cable. I'd say the lagging comes from the adaptor.
Fly0High 2 months ago
hey. i just bought a macbook pro 15inch. i been using a pc with dual screens and now i want to hook my mac book pro to the dual screens. i asked in the apple store and they did not know how to do it. please could u drop me a message please. thanks
EliteDnaTrix 2 months ago
Hey, Hi, can u explain me the thing u said about the 2 graphics integrated on the MBP 15' and 17'. I mean, what i have to do to not scew up the adapter ? ( i have a MBP 15' 2010) Thanks, Good vibes.
MikhailAbramovich 2 months ago
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comm1098 2 months ago
Hey! Great videos you make man!
- Do the CPU use extra power to run the USB graphics? Do the Mac run warm? Could you maybe, write a bit about this?
Thanks! :) And keep up with your videos - They are great :)
Herguff 2 months ago
Hey. This was really clear and helpful. Thanks a bunch for posting it. Follow me on twitter! I'm a indie filmmaker. @mothtoflame.
cchen428 2 months ago
nice vid
Dcubs5 2 months ago
does it work on mac mini?
japiorecki 2 months ago
The reason why the left one lags is because the monitor is connected by usb and the right monitor is connected by thunderbolt
itsmactalk 2 months ago
what kind of power is in that exernal vid card? please speak in "invidia language". just wondering.
fleebus090 2 months ago
I now a better way to connect it for a cheaper way
HAMWI253 3 months ago
Hey im thinking about getting a set up like this i already have an mini display port cable and im probably gonna get one of those usb display adapter for a triple monitor set up like yours, but could you show us your system preferences> displays> Arrangement just for a look at that?
bergy4040 3 months ago
awesome
pichuboy3 3 months ago
Very cool setup! I can't wait to get my monitor Tommorro I m going hook up my Macbook pro and ps3 slim! Great job!
coolshariq 3 months ago
Very very cool! This is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you so much nerd :)
xSuBax 3 months ago
You can set desktop backgrounds for EACH monitor, individually. Go to System Preferences>Desktop & Screen Saver>Desktop and you will have a separate window in each monitor where you can make your settings for that specific monitor. Pretty cool, huh?
ShekiStuff 3 months ago
does this work with lion?
ClanReckless 3 months ago
@ClanReckless I bought one after seeing this video. Turns out that you need extra support (check displaylinkdotorg) if you want this to work on Lion. It won't let me post url's here so let me know if you're looking.
johnyoon 2 months ago
could you of used hdmi ??
TrutherTube2012 3 months ago
I watched this video and purchased the Diamond BVU195. I just purchased 2 23'' monitors and was wondering what resolution you were using. This is a great video. They should use it to sell this item.
webdoc90 3 months ago
You are the best. I have found the answer on how to do this. Thanks for the helpful video. Kudos to you.
vonjose888 3 months ago
Nice video
sfaxcity 3 months ago
Thanks for the help! how much about did this cost?
Haxorminecraft 3 months ago
Screw desktops, I need a monitor to connect to my macbook and a kick-ass keyboard and mouse!
MutationLabpro 3 months ago 12
Really works well, thanks for all the great info
oneofakindfilms1954 3 months ago in playlist Liked videos
i like the effect that your setup does when you move a window to another screen...if u understand what i meant
anappystuds 3 months ago
I have the same setup and I like it. Like the video shows there is a bit of lag at times, most notably when using expose or video. Works with lion. Really no complaints.
TrnsmitFailure 3 months ago
Finally, an answer I needed ... I can't wait to do this and I'm so glad you posted this!!! Thanks again!
ginamina28 3 months ago
Hey if i get this would it also work on boot camp coz i will would use this on my flight simulator. Would it work??
ItsMrSeb 3 months ago
Great video. Thanks. Any idea if this adapter works with OSX Lion?
farlandlee 3 months ago
@farlandlee
yes, running this on lion now.
TrnsmitFailure 3 months ago
thank you for the great video Man! very helpful! keep helping us... thanks
MrVaggan 3 months ago
@MrVaggan Im glad I helped you out.
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
@TheMexicanNerd where did you get that background for your laptop??? i am curious as to where you found that!
TheMpd13baseball 3 months ago
can u drag web pages too the right screen on ur pro??
DeejayCassette1 3 months ago
@DeejayCassette1 Yea I can. So I basically have three monitors.
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
have you tried spaces using spaces across the monitors? I'd like to have one monitor for my windows VM and one for the osx. Do you think it would work?
bensycamore 3 months ago
@bensycamore No I haven't tried spaces yet but I will.
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
@TheMexicanNerd - How did you go with using "spaces"?? This is the big seller for me... Would be perfect if you had your same set-up in this vid, but then also had the "macbook" (or even the "middle" monitor) acting as a a screen which still supported the use of "spaces".
Let me know how you go with this... VERY keen to find out!
ajbones22 1 month ago
i like how ur ok with everything and dont b!tch n whine bout anything.. subscribed! hope to see more vids from u.
miker2209 4 months ago in playlist More videos from TheMexicanNerd
@miker2209 lol Thanks for subscribing man.
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
Can you still use your macbook's monitor as a 3rd display ?
JoachimLindkvist 4 months ago
@JoachimLindkvist Yea I can
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
nice wallpaper of victora harbour in HK!
nao921 4 months ago
@nao921 Thanks!
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
what about the resolution. the mac book pro is hd, not a full hd and U connect two ASUS monitors than have a full resolution?
lomox6666 4 months ago
great setup and good info. thanks.
1337likethat 4 months ago
@1337likethat Thanks, glad you like it.
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
does it give you lag ?
nexes1337 4 months ago
Does this basically work as a 3 monitor setup? Meaning the two external, and your Pro monitor all working simultaneously.
xCIHIRIS 4 months ago
@xCIHIRIS Yea all three monitors work at the same time. I can drag windows through all three monitors.
TheMexicanNerd 3 months ago
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darryljarvis 2 months ago
Question for you. Does your MacBookPro see your second monitor as one in display preferences? Did you have to do anything special in your system preferences? Thank you for the video. I am going to buy one of these.
sc2performance 4 months ago
@sc2performance Yea it sees the monitor as a second monitor. Didn't have to do anything, it just did it automatically.
TheMexicanNerd 4 months ago
@Spaarlampje Thanks! I really like it. Just need some good speakers.
TheMexicanNerd 4 months ago
Wow, that was a really quick sign in :P
jonathanredford 4 months ago
@jonathanredford
Insanely quick... I guess there is no porn on his comp lol
ArGyProductions 4 months ago
@jonathanredford lol yea I had to cut it out in editing because I showed my password.
TheMexicanNerd 4 months ago
how much would that lag on the second screen be a problem if i wanted multiple screens for using programs like logic?
azzmiller666 4 months ago
i have just got a splitter and i am trying to find out how to make both my monitors work. i have 1 external monitor working but i dont no how to get the other monitor working. i no its somewhere in system preferences
can you help?
TheMattkeeling 4 months ago
Thanks for this video. I've had that problem with my 17" MBP where it would just freeze.
salesclerk 4 months ago
thanks!
rtomson 4 months ago
@williamstart123456 yes you can, if you connect one thunderbolt to your mac, then the other to the display ( 1) then you connect the second display to number 1, and number 1 is connected to the mac
gdawg277 4 months ago
Did you set up your displays to "mirrored"? I can not seem to move pages from the right hand monitor to the left..........
craigcarey58 5 months ago
Can i only connect Asus VE248H Monitor or can i use Dell monitors?
- Thanks
666entourage 5 months ago
thanks vato loco. just bought the adapter... we'll wait and see! thanks for the vid.
asaavedra78 5 months ago
where did you get that background image of HK? Dope
asaavedra78 5 months ago
@asaavedra78 I don't remember, its been a while. You could probably google dual monitor hong kong wallpaper and find it.
TheMexicanNerd 5 months ago
Can't seem to get the Diamond BVU195 USB Display Adapter in the UK which is annoying
philbaileyTV 5 months ago
@philbaileyTV there are different brands of these which are DisplayLink certified, i found out that the Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter was pretty much the same version as this only it's from UK, gonna buy one for £50 :)
MasterFProductions 4 months ago
oh shit thats sick
shayorshayorshayor 5 months ago
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shayorshayorshayor 5 months ago
subbed.
magic629 5 months ago
whered you get that SICK hong kong wallpaper?
ogtsui 5 months ago
I like your editing. Good work Mexican Nerd! :)
bobbykenobe 5 months ago
@bobbykenobe hey buddy :)
immaTobi 5 months ago
DualHead2Go??? haha sounds like a good blow job there!
tighmir 5 months ago
How did you hook up the apple keyboard and magic mouse? Does the monitors provide bluetooth? If it does, i'm going to get it! (:
VoguishArts 5 months ago
@VoguishArts The keyboard and mouse are connected to the macbook and the monitors are connected to the macbook
dalynthesk8r 5 months ago
@dalynthesk8r I was wondering because I am going to purchase a Mac Mini and I later found out that it provides bluetooth for the mouse and keyboard.
VoguishArts 5 months ago
@VoguishArts All macs provide OOB bluetooth connection for the keyboard and mouse
dalynthesk8r 5 months ago
@dalynthesk8r yeh, at first I didn't know that the mini did.
VoguishArts 5 months ago
I'm just testing my Diamond BVU195 USB display adapter, it's quite laggy but it's awesome having 2 dell 27" 1900x1200, the principal connected directly to the macbook (late 2008 not unibody 17", lion)
i'm currently seeing this video in full screen and is quite smooth , instead expose it's laggy, i haven't switched off my graphic card (so i think they updated those drivers)
sailorgrillo 5 months ago
That's why USB isn't a good solution for having a third monitor, USB isn't powerful enough to handle the display. The lag with expose for both is just because 13" macbook pros don't have very good Video Cards, a 17" macbook pro would have sufficient VRam to cope with such video performance.
shortysbest 5 months ago
Thanks for the video, good demo on dual monitors on macbook pro!
iBeachHD 6 months ago
Just bought the DualHEad2Go DP edition and I HATE IT. I makes one large screen instead of 2 monitors and does not work with the macbook closed. Returning tomorrow and going to this option. Have you seen any better Display Adapters since you made this vid???
MrStephancoste 6 months ago 8