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    MBP as a second screen - Possible?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by AFK_Matrix, Jun 8, 2007.

  1. AFK_Matrix

    AFK_Matrix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Just wondering if I bought a MBP could I link it to my Desktop PC via the DVI? So for instance I play Supreme Commander on my PC and then the macbook is just a second screen?

    Thanks
     
    AFK_Matrix, Jun 8, 2007
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  2. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I am pretty sure no. I don't think you can get an incoming signal to display on the MB screen.
     
    cashmonee, Jun 8, 2007
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  3. system_159

    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    It is physically possible, but not without a lot of modification to your notebook, so I'd recommend it.
     
    system_159, Jun 8, 2007
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    KelchM Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know how it would be possible, even with modification.
     
    KelchM, Jun 8, 2007
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  5. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    just use the macbook pro as a second computer?

    what is the problem with that?
     
    circa86, Jun 8, 2007
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  6. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    Well it would require finding an LCD controller and splicing into the main display cable. Completely possible, but at that point you no longer have a macbook :p
     
    dietcokefiend, Jun 8, 2007
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    ageezee Notebook Consultant

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    there are a couple usb tv tuners that claim almost no lag and are targeted at consumers to use to play xbox and such using your laptop as a display..pretty sure they would be windows only but you may find it useful using boot camp if your computer has a tv out..but as everyone else has pointed out there is no way to use it as a true second digital display without heavy hardware modification
     
    ageezee, Jun 8, 2007
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