multiple displays

TomNJ · TomNJ #1 (**permalink**)

10-24-2011, 03:38 PM

Hi All,

Have a question and I think I know that answer. If I'm right, I'm pretty disappointed about this.

I have an MBA 13 and a Dell U2410 (24 inch IPS display).

I just bought a BT keyboard, mouse and a display port to HDMI converter.

What I WANT to do is the option to run my MAC exclusively on the Dell display at FULL NATIVE resolution which is 1920*1200.

Instead what I see are native options for what Windows calls Extended Desktop and another for a screen clone.

Screen clone (Mirror) is "sort of" what I'm looking for, but not really since the Dell monitor is forced to interpolate downwards to 1440*900 instead if being run at the Dell full native resolution.

Again, I want the option to be able to use the Dell "as if" the Mac were a desktop device at the full native resolution of the Dell monitor.

EvenStranger · EvenStranger #2 (**permalink**)

10-24-2011, 04:05 PM

Check out SwitchResX and see if it'll do what you're looking for. It's got a 10 day free trial, and if you like it, I think it's less than $20.

TomNJ · TomNJ #3 (**permalink**)

10-24-2011, 04:42 PM

thanks, I just took a quick look and not quite sure it will do what I want.

I have to admit, I'm disappointed so far. I have a Windows XP notebook form work that does this all the time with no problem.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

10-24-2011, 08:36 PM

I believe if you run the MBA in clamshell mode your Dell will display the full native resolution. Give it a try. You will, however, need an external keyboard and mouse to do it. See the following Apple LINK.

TomNJ · TomNJ #5 (**permalink**)

10-24-2011, 09:32 PM

Yeap. That was the ticket - Clam-shell mode.

Typing this message on the Apple keyboard i just bought today. Screen is 1920*1200.

Color and overall quality is garbage, but I'm 99% sure the store sold me a garbage adapter today, which will go back soon enough.

...thanks, you guys rock!

chscag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,978 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	10-24-2011, 08:36 PM I believe if you run the MBA in clamshell mode your Dell will display the full native resolution. Give it a try. You will, however, need an external keyboard and mouse to do it. See the following Apple LINK. Community Guidelines
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TomNJ #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 12, 2011 Posts: 23	10-24-2011, 03:38 PM Hi All, Have a question and I think I know that answer. If I'm right, I'm pretty disappointed about this. I have an MBA 13 and a Dell U2410 (24 inch IPS display). I just bought a BT keyboard, mouse and a display port to HDMI converter. What I WANT to do is the option to run my MAC exclusively on the Dell display at FULL NATIVE resolution which is 19201200. Instead what I see are native options for what Windows calls Extended Desktop and another for a screen clone. Screen clone (Mirror) is "sort of" what I'm looking for, but not really since the Dell monitor is forced to interpolate downwards to 1440900 instead if being run at the Dell full native resolution. Again, I want the option to be able to use the Dell "as if" the Mac were a desktop device at the full native resolution of the Dell monitor.
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EvenStranger #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 09, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 845 Mac Specs: Currently 13" Late 2010 MBA, 4GB/128GB; Early 2011 13" MBP, dual core i7 2.7ghz, 4gb ram, 500gb hd	10-24-2011, 04:05 PM Check out SwitchResX and see if it'll do what you're looking for. It's got a 10 day free trial, and if you like it, I think it's less than $20.
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TomNJ #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 12, 2011 Posts: 23	10-24-2011, 09:32 PM Yeap. That was the ticket - Clam-shell mode. Typing this message on the Apple keyboard i just bought today. Screen is 1920*1200. Color and overall quality is garbage, but I'm 99% sure the store sold me a garbage adapter today, which will go back soon enough. ...thanks, you guys rock!
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