I have bought an MacBook Air Model A2337 and would like to add an external monitor(s) to it but there are two ways to go, the question is what do you think is the best option? This laptop will not be used for gaming or video production. It will be mainly used for MS Office, web surfing and other like duties, using the wide monitor to have multiple windows open without having to flip back and forth between windows.
Option #1:
- 3x 27” monitors connected via a USB-c dock with a USB-c -> HDMI adapter, a USB-a -> 2x display port adapter connected to the dock.
- Running application “Display Link Manager” (Free) to enable the two additional monitors, (the thing I don’t like about this is that you rely on this software always being compatible with the latest OS updates)
Products:
- 1x Caldigit TS3 Plus docking station (USB-c to MacBook Air)
- 1x Belkin USB-c to HDMI
- 1x Startech USB-A 3.0 to 2x Display Port
- 3x Asus VP279Q-P 27” monitors
Cost: Roughly $1,260
Option #2:
- 1x LG 49” monitor connect to the laptop via HDMI
- No third party software needed.
Products:
- 1x LG UltraWide 49WL95C-WE 49”
- 1x Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
Cost: Roughly $1,605
Option #1:
- 3x 27” monitors connected via a USB-c dock with a USB-c -> HDMI adapter, a USB-a -> 2x display port adapter connected to the dock.
- Running application “Display Link Manager” (Free) to enable the two additional monitors, (the thing I don’t like about this is that you rely on this software always being compatible with the latest OS updates)
Products:
- 1x Caldigit TS3 Plus docking station (USB-c to MacBook Air)
- 1x Belkin USB-c to HDMI
- 1x Startech USB-A 3.0 to 2x Display Port
- 3x Asus VP279Q-P 27” monitors
Cost: Roughly $1,260
Option #2:
- 1x LG 49” monitor connect to the laptop via HDMI
- No third party software needed.
Products:
- 1x LG UltraWide 49WL95C-WE 49”
- 1x Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
Cost: Roughly $1,605
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