Can I connect my Mac Book Pro to my PC laptop?

mlg · mlg #1 (**permalink**)

04-13-2010, 09:13 AM

Hi there,

I have a new Mac Book pro and usually work with an external monitor for artworking. I am currently working overseas and don't have an external monitor. I do however, have a 19" HP laptop with me. Could I use a cable to connect to this and use this as an external screen or is this just a stupid idea?! If it is possible, what cable would I need?

Many thanks

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

04-13-2010, 06:01 PM

Yes, it's possible. Check out this website.

Regards.

Kevin6432 · Kevin6432 #3 (**permalink**)

04-13-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chscag

Yes, it's possible. Check out this website.

Regards.

That's actually pretty cool...

Slydude · Slydude #4 (**permalink**)

04-14-2010, 01:16 AM

I used an earlier version of this program a while ago to use my iBook SE as a second screen. It worked really well. I was connecting the two machines wirelessly and that showed things down a bit. The cable should work much better.

In my setup I had Photoshop palates on the smaller laptop screen while the larger screen was used to house the main document. Changes to the palates kinda dragged a bit but that was probably due to the iBook having an older 802.11b wireless card.

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mlg #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 11, 2010 Posts: 6	04-13-2010, 09:13 AM Hi there, I have a new Mac Book pro and usually work with an external monitor for artworking. I am currently working overseas and don't have an external monitor. I do however, have a 19" HP laptop with me. Could I use a cable to connect to this and use this as an external screen or is this just a stupid idea?! If it is possible, what cable would I need? Many thanks
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,378 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	04-13-2010, 06:01 PM Yes, it's possible. Check out this website. Regards.
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