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Old 08-14-2018, 08:33 AM   #1
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Hi,

I have a new Macbook Air and want to create a set-up at home with two different monitors running at the same time.

Any advice on how I can do this without spending a lot of money? Will I need a dock for this? Is Kijiji usually good for monitors?

Appreciate the help!

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Old 08-14-2018, 08:44 AM   #2
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You're planning on running dual monitors at the same time?
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You're planning on running dual monitors at the same time?
That is correct (sorry, forgot that part in the OP)
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We have started buying these at work now:
https://hengedocks.com/products/tethered-dock

Seems a lot more stable than the Belkin docks that Apple sells.

I'm not sure about buying a monitor off Kijiji. You will want something that has HDMI in, and there may not be a great used market with HDMI. If you look you can find 24" monitors as low as $150.
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX62119
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Seems a lot more stable than the Belkin docks that Apple sells.
The Henge Docks look really decent. I used to use the BookArc but that wasn't for a dual set-up, so I doubt I'm of any help.
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So you mean running two external monitors in addition to the built in screen? Or two monitors including the built in screen?

If the Mac's screen is one, then you just need this cable I think (if it's an HDMI monitor):

https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-M.../dp/B0134V3KIA

Two external displays requires something more complex, one of those external docks, or there are cheaper devices which will hook up a display via USB (DisplayLink is the technology they use), though these were messed up in a recent macOS update and I'm not sure if they're fully functional or not again.

Whatever you get make sure you get it from somewhere that takes returns so you can return it if it doesn't work, we've got a bunch of different devices at work and they're all hit and miss now.
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