![]() That was a well-equipped "cheesegrater" Mac Pro with a 32" Cinema Display. It's been 13 years since I had a Mac setup that worked as well as the current one does. I sold my 1-year old setup second hand and got enough money to get the M1, the dock, AirPods Max, and still had money left over. * NightShift/Flux doesn't work on DisplayLink monitors, only on the primary 5k TB3 monitor that is direct-connected, and also works as a USB-C hub for DisplayLink daisy-chaining, for 2 more WQHD monitors. * Log in with Apple Watch doesn't work when ext monitors are active (due to screen recording API being active) it works when undocked in laptop mode. Windows PC Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 users can connect up to dual displays. M1/M2 based Macs do not support dual monitors through their Thunderbolt ports. Trade-offs, which I consider minor compared to the upsides, are: Your best bet is to get a combination dock, like the Satechi Slim Aluminum Type-C Multi-Port Adapter ( 48 / 70 on Amazon). macOS users on M1/M2 Pro, M1/M2 Max, or Intel based Macs can connect up to dual displays. The native M1 app is just icing on the cake. Performs just as fast as a "real" GPU for my graphics/design-related workflows. One more TB3 port (and bus) free for other peripherals. Three ext monitors connected via one TB3 cable that includes power. ![]() Nothing to eject, just pop the M1 off when done. Coming from an MBP16 + eGPU combo, it's so much more responsive overall. I've been trumpeting the M1+DisplayLink combo a few times, might as well do it once more.
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