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I have here a Windows computer (Lenovo W510) and a MacBook Pro (Early 2011). Now I want to connect each Displayport output of the computers to one Displayport input of the monitor (iiyama PL2779Q). So the Windows computer has a standard Displayport output and the Mac has a Mini-Displayport output. Both outputs should be connected to one Displayport input of the monitor.
The reason is that I want to use the full resolution of 2560x1440 px
, so I don't want to use another port. Also a Dual-Link-DVI adapter is very expensive. Therefore I tried this adapter, but it didn't worked. From the connectivity standpoint it should work. I don't want to use both computers at the same time and I don't want to switch the monitor cables every time.
Is the only option an expensive KVM-Switch? I don't need keyboard/mouse/audio connectivity, because Audio would be over Displayport and I have external Bluetooth accessories (trackpad, keyboard).
Edit:
I come up with the following options:
- KVM-Switch: expensive, but it would do the work. Additional adapter if you use the Mini-DP of the Mac.
- Displayport to Dual Link DVI Adapter: expensive, no sound
- Software - Remote Desktop: resolution? clamshell mode? Why network if the device is right beside you? If it would work, it would be the cheapest solution.
- Buy a new monitor: expensive
Also you have to think which connections will be outdated soon. Hmmm.