Is the Multi-display Mini finally about to debut?

Mac Mini users have been waiting a long time for a true dual-monitor solution. Sure there are a bunch of work-arounds out there that let you run more than one screen at a time but a real multi-screen solution hasn't yet been available as far as I know. (Honestly, I haven't been looking all that hard--so if there's one I missed let me know in the comments.)

Display Link has finally decided to let the mini come to the multi-display party. TUAW reader Nick tipped us off to these new beta drivers for Mac OS X.

The DisplayLink hardware supports up to 4 USB-based monitors. You're limited to Intel Macs but minis and MacBook Airs are supported. The beta does not support OpenGL acceleration so Keynote and iPhoto slide shows will not properly function.

From what I could tell from the site, Display Link seems to be sold with third party branding. The Kensington USB docking station (model 33415) for $140 is apparently the product in question.

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Source: http://www.displaylink.com/mac_beta_drivers.html

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flyrod

Screen Recycler is another way to get more screens. I think a lot of mini owners might also have the old DOS box around somewhere too.

April 01 2008 at 12:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

FabioC

I won this on a Internet Giveway. Still waiting to receive the item though, so I can't tell how it works with my mac mini. Really Looking forward to try it

April 01 2008 at 6:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Bob Mc

I love the idea of these USB monitors. I can't wait untiil they are released.

March 31 2008 at 6:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

OlsonBW

Check out http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/gxm/support/mac/home.php

Here is what they say:

More space for your Mac with DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go

Matrox Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXM) connect externally to your system to add up to three monitors to your Mac notebook or desktop computer. More desktop space means you can open more applications full screen like never before. Discover a new Mac experience with Matrox DualHead2Go and Matrox TripleHead2Go GXM.

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Fuzzmanmatt

It's about dang time! I was one of the winners in Engadget's DisplayLink contest back in, shoot, January? I'm going to have to dig out the adapter and see how it compares to the actual DVI out on the MacBook Pro.

March 31 2008 at 3:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Gene Williams

I think IOGear has a few similar branded DisplayLink products.

March 31 2008 at 3:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ollyt

Surely the cost of one of these and two 17 inch matching monitors is more than the cost of one big ass LCD (24-30inch) I dunno about you guys in america but it is certainly cheaper here in the UK to do it that way. Plus you dont get the massive line down the middle, the cabling and the general hassle of all these hacks.

March 31 2008 at 3:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

JGO

I think you meant iPhoto slides hows, not iPhone. Erica, you have waaaayyyy too much iPhone on the brain!!

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JGO

*slide shows

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