Matrox multiplies Mac monitors

(Credit: Matrox)

With monitor prices plummeting in recent years, it's not uncommon to have a few sitting idly around the house. If you use a Mac, there's a new way to connect them all without breaking your budget.

Matrox has just released Apple-compatible versions of its DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go devices, which can drive two or three monitors at the same time for desktops and laptops. Gizmag says the palm-sized boxes sell for $169 or $299 for the two- and three-screen models, respectively. That's a relatively inexpensive way to impress your friends when looking up stats at your Superbowl party next month.

[ALPICH]

2 monitors wow

I am a little confused by this article. Why would I bother to connect up 2 monitors through an external box when I can buy the cable from Apple that lets me have two monitors (for my MacBook and my iMac) or just buy the right video card in the first place that lets me hook up two monitors to my PowerMac. Now the three monitor hook up looks interesting. I am wondering if I hooked up 1 of these to each of my two video outs on my PowerMac would I be able to hook up 6 monitors? Hmmmmmm Then I could plan my world domination. Only monitor space has been holding me back.

[dono721]

There is more than one way to get two displays

I just wanted to note that the Matrox product does support PC's as well. Also there is a tool on the Matrox site to see if it will work on your system. You might also want to check out <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.villagetronic.com" target="_newWindow">http://www.villagetronic.com</a> for a solution that has it's own memory (the matrox product of course uses your systems own graphics memory)