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Old 12-19-2010, 11:36 AM
Is there any way i can run duel displays while in clam shell mode, specifically i want to have two separate desktops not a mirror effect??

Currently i have a mini display port to HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable to my tv but im looking to use my MBP for more as desktop while i edit video.

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Old 12-19-2010, 12:08 PM
you can do what you are trying but as far as i know you have to use the onboard display as one of your displays...im pretty sure the graphics card will support only one external as the second display
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Old 12-19-2010, 05:47 PM
You can indeed run two external monitors in clamshell mode. I am doing it right now as a test. I have a 24" Samsung and another 19" monitor attached to a 2008 MacBook Pro. The Samsung monitor is attached to the computer's video out port. The 19" monitor is attached to the USB video device I reviewed ATPM 15.08 - Review: OWC USB 2.0 Display Adapter

I suggest doing your homework first. There are similar devices on the market that may or may not have the same limitations this device does. Normally I run with the laptop's screen on. I have noticed that if I switch from clamshell mode back to three active screens I sometimes need to use the Detect Displays option in the Displays preference pane.
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Old 12-19-2010, 08:20 PM
Thank you for getting back so quickly, do you feel that running the monitor through the USB port its slower or the quality lacks?
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Thank you for getting back so quickly, do you feel that running the monitor through the USB port its slower or the quality lacks?
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Old 12-19-2010, 08:30 PM
Not really but then again I am mainly using that monitor to have Mail up, iTunes when it's open and screen sharing. I am not doing any 3D modeling or tasks that really push things graphically. Even when using Photoshop it is mostly photo editing.
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