Can 17" MacBook use 3 DVI and 1 HDMI monitor simultaneously?

I'm considering buying a used 17" MacBook instead of updating my Windows 7 PC. My PC has 3 monitors connected to it and can simultaneously use my HDTV as a fourth monitor. Is this possible with the last generation 17" MacBook Pro or the new generation MacBook Pro?

floridaguy said:

I'm considering buying a used 17" MacBook instead of updating my Windows 7 PC. My PC has 3 monitors connected to it and can simultaneously use my HDTV as a fourth monitor. Is this possible with the last generation 17" MacBook Pro or the new generation MacBook Pro?

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Just so you know (and in case you didn't know)…Apple has discontinued the 17" MacBook Pro. So the "last generation" and the "new generation" are the same thing. Unless by "new generation MacBook Pro" you mean the the 2012 MacBook Pro's (which there is no 17" MacBook Pro).

In any case…the MacBook Pro's only have one video out port…so too run more than one external monitor with a MacBook Pro…you need some additional hardware.

- Nick

pigoo3 said:

Just so you know (and in case you didn't know)…Apple has discontinued the 17" MacBook Pro.
- Nick

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Yes, I did know that is why I am considering a used one. What I'm looking for is a desktop replacement that I can occasionally take with me.

pigoo3 said:

In any case…the MacBook Pro's only have one video out port…so too run more than one external monitor with a MacBook Pro…you need some additional hardware.
- Nick

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What kind of hardware would allow me to use four external monitors with the 17" MacBook Pro?

floridaguy said:

Yes, I did know that is why I am considering a used one.

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In case you didn't know…you can still buy the last two generations of the 17" MacBook Pro in the refurbished section of Apple.com.

floridaguy said:

What kind of hardware would allow me to use four external monitors with the 17" MacBook Pro?

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Here are two hardware products that will get the job done (but not necessarily inexpensive):

Multi Monitors Adapter for Laptops
USB DISPLAY ADAPTER | USB Video Adapter | USB Wireless Display Adapter BVU195 - Diamond Multimedia

HTH,

- Nick

I was going to reply in MR but here is my solution..

You should acquaint yourself with the HIS mutiview II..it'll run as many 2048x1152 monitors as you have USB ports. The Driver for ML is decent even in alpha..

pigoo3 said:

In case you didn't know…you can still buy the last two generations of the 17" MacBook Pro in the refurbished section of Apple.com.

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I was aware but thanks for making sure. The initial added expense of entering the Mac world isn't as prohibitive as the added expense on all of the accessories I will have to buy down the road.