Macbook pro as a second monitor?
- Thread starter tausen
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There are no video input ports on any notebook that I have ever seen.
I know. but I need a software solution. something like ScreenRecycler between two mac.
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As "tausen" already mentioned...there is a application called "Screen Recycler":
ScreenRecycler
...which via software allows you to use a second Macintosh as a second monitor. I have personally not use this application...I have heard that screen redraws with some computers can be a little slow.
Another link explaining how it works:
http://www.ehow.com/way_5378079_can-use-laptop-monitor.html
- Nick
ScreenRecycler
...which via software allows you to use a second Macintosh as a second monitor. I have personally not use this application...I have heard that screen redraws with some computers can be a little slow.
Another link explaining how it works:
http://www.ehow.com/way_5378079_can-use-laptop-monitor.html
- Nick
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