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In my search for a new display, I came across the Dell Multi-Monitor Hub MMH11, which seemed to be an alternative to my search for daisy-chainable DisplayPort displays.
However, before I cave and spend $179 on this device, I am wondering if this will be similar to other splitting devices where it appears to the computer as one big monitor and the device does the splitting (which I don't want). Or, does this use the packet-based nature of DisplayPort to present two/three separate displays to the computer?
Also, would this device work on my MacBook Pro? (I know the Dell site says it's for Windows, but it also says that no driver installation is required. I'd assume since the MBP supports DP 1.2 it would work, but it's better to ask). Thanks!
Edit: I've checked out the similar-looking Cirago DisplayPort splitter, but I have extreme doubts as to whether or not it's a genuine displayport splitter, or just another monitor-conglomerate. Their DVI solution looks identical to Dell's, which I'm pretty sure won't do what I want. I also don't want to order this DisplayPort "hub" and find that it doesn't do what I want it to.
No DP 1.2 hubs yet... – Mircea Chirea – 2011-01-12T04:45:11.480
@iconiK Anything to back that up? While a DisplayPort hub would be nice, I'm trying to ascertain whether or not this will do the same thing. – squircle – 2011-01-12T22:07:01.480
@squircle, look at the specs; says no where it is DP 1.2. Besides, all current DP hubs merge all monitors into a single big monitor. – Mircea Chirea – 2011-01-13T05:11:59.940
I just got off a chat with a Dell rep and was told that the Dell Multi-monitor hub (MMH11) was not compatible with macs (not sure whether they know that it does not work or they just don't know and reply conservatively). Sucks though, I was considering it too! – wrocks – 2011-02-02T22:22:05.133
@wrocks I'm pretty sure it would be Mac-compatible, but the software wouldn't be (other identical devices without the Dell branding are compatible with any OS). – squircle – 2011-02-02T23:43:34.450
3Anyone found any updates on this? – GreenKiwi – 2011-04-29T00:04:09.063
FYI the Cirago is definitely a monitor aggregation hub, and reports a single monitor to the host machine. – ocodo – 2011-09-05T03:24:38.723
2It's 2013. Any updates on this? – BrianTheLion – 2013-02-11T17:33:59.263
@BrianTheLion Yep, there certainly is. See my answer. – squircle – 2013-11-06T13:51:07.077