That may not be a huge problem for some people, but for others it could be a deal-breaker. Because the device draws power via USB, you’ll have fewer ports for other peripherals, such as external hard drives or optical drives.
One issue is worth noting for laptop users, especially 2011 Mac users. PowerDesk also lets you move the Dock to one of the external displays. If you opt to use each screen individually, the software configures the displays in a “4×2” manner, allowing for up to eight different applications across both monitors. The Desktop Divider allows you to choose between using the extra monitors as one big display for widescreen viewing (also handy for digital signage), or using them in a traditional setup as individual screens. Mode Management lets you customize display settings such as resolution and refresh rates.
Through PowerDesk you can optimize your new display landscape via the Mode Management tools and Desktop Divider feature.
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After everything is hooked up, you simply install the Matrox PowerDesk software, and the DualHead2Go is ready to use. External monitors connect to the DualHead2Go Digital ME’s DVI ports. As for the second included cable, you connect the Mini DisplayPort end to the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt connector on your Mac, and the other end to the DisplayPort on the DualHead2Go Digital ME. Using the USB cable, you connect the DualHead2Go Digital ME to a USB port on your Mac to power the device. The DualHead2Go Digital ME is a straightforward device to use you can finish installation in a few steps.