Re:Ask HN: Macbook Air + Remote Server = Macbook Pro?
by fHbjKlf6 on Sunday January 06, 2013 @09:10AM
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Thanks, I don't do any gaming but I would like the ability for multiple monitors. This article suggest that the latest 2012 models do support 2 external displays - http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/06/new-macbooks-can-manage...
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Re:Ask HN: Macbook Air + Remote Server = Macbook Pro?
by nytheus on Sunday January 06, 2013 @09:20AM
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I didn't know the 2012 models support multiple monitors. Since that's the case and you do not want to game it's a no brainer.
8GB of ram + SSD will get you far!
Re:Ask HN: Macbook Air + Remote Server = Macbook Pro?
by dfamorato on Sunday January 06, 2013 @11:41AM
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My Retina Macbook Pro 13" is my main machine and I connect 2 27" Viewsonic monitors to it daily. It works just fine for everyday work (iterm, vim, intellij, rdp and office apps)
If only it had 16GB (not available on the 13" rMBP model), it would be the perfect laptop
Re:Ask HN: Macbook Air + Remote Server = Macbook Pro?
by bjustin on Sunday January 06, 2013 @01:48PM
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While it can drive two external displays, it only has one Thunderbolt port. The only easy way to attach multiple monitors is chaining Apple's Thunderbolt Displays. Other setups may require Thunderbolt docks or the like.