Which TripleHead2Go or DualHead2Go do you need?

There are six different products in the Triple-/Dual-Head2Go line. While there are Digital and DisplayPort editions of both products, there are distinct differences that you need to be aware of to make an informed decision.
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TripleHead2Go Digital Edition (our top recommendation for full DVI-equipped computers)
VGA -OR- DVI inputs. Three DVI-I outputs (convertable to VGA with DVI to VGA converters). Powered through USB. Resolutions supported (per screen) include 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1280x1024. NOTE: The maximum resolution, width or height, from all currently shipping Macs is 4096x4096 pixels, which means your maximum capable resolution is 1280x1024 per screen, though this size is NOT recommended for smooth playback. Matrox only officially supports the DisplayPort edition of the TripleHead2Go for use with the mini-Displayport . The Digital Edition can also be used as a Dual Head output.
| Resolution |
Refresh Rates |
| 1920 x 480 (3 x 640 x 480) |
60Hz |
| 2400 x 480 (3 x 800 x 480) |
60Hz |
| 2400 x 600 (3 x 800 x 600) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 3072 x 768 (3 x 1024 x 768)** |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 3840 x 720 (3 x 1280 x 720)** |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 768 (3 x 1280 x 768)** |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 800 (3 x 1280 x 800)** |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 960 (3 x 1280 x 960)** |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 1024 (3 x 1280 x 1024)** |
60Hz |
| 4080 x 768 (3 x 1360 x 768)** |
60Hz |
**NOTE: The Mini-Displayport is capable of a MAXIMUM resolution for the TripleHead2Go of 2400x600 with a VGA or DVI adaptor to a Digital TripleHead2Go. Further, Matrox only officially supports the DisplayPort edition of the TripleHead2Go for use with the mini-Displayport.
TripleHead2Go DisplayPort Edition (our top recommendation for full mini-Displayport Equipped computers)
Full-Size Displayport Input. Three full-size Displayport outputs (convertable to VGA or DVI with converters which come with Renewed Vision Displayport Bundles). This edition uses a full-sized DisplayPort connector for both the input and the output and as such requires an adaptor cable to connect to the Mini-Displayport found on current Macintosh machines. Renewed Vision sells this unit as a bundle with the appropriate adaptors. This edition is the ONLY way to get resolutions higher than 800x600 out of each output for a Mini-Displayport machine. Powered through USB. Resolutions supported (per screen) include 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1280x1024. NOTE: The maximum resolution, width or height, from all currently shipping Macs is 4096x4096 pixels, which means your maximum capable resolution is 1280x1024 per screen, though this size is NOT recommended for smooth playback.
| Resolution |
Refresh Rates |
| 1920 x 480 (3 x 640 x 480) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2400 x 480 (3 x 800 x 480) |
60Hz |
| 2400 x 600 (3 x 800 x 600) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 3072 x 768 (3 x 1024 x 768) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 3840 x 720 (3 x 1280 x 720) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 768 (3 x 1280 x 768) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 800 (3 x 1280 x 800) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 960 (3 x 1280 x 960) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 1024 (3 x 1280 x 1024) |
60Hz |
| 4080 x 768 (3 x 1360 x 768) |
60Hz |
TripleHead2Go Analog Edition (DISCONTINUED)
This product has been discontinued and is no longer available. VGA Input; 3 VGA outputs. Powered by an included AC adaptor. We do not recommend this unit as much as the Digital Edition because it does not have as wide of support for the Mac. There are no 16x9 resolutions supported on the Mac platform. Plus, in order to use the 640x480 (total 1920x480) which is required to work with Mac Minis or plastic MacBooks requires the use of third party software (SwitchResX).
| Resolution |
Refresh Rates |
| 1920 x 480 (3 x 640 x 480) |
60Hz |
| 2400 x 600 (3 x 800 x 600) |
60Hz |
| 3072 x 768 (3 x 1024 x 768)** |
75Hz |
| 3072 x 768 (3 x 1024 x 768)** |
85Hz |
**NOTE: The Mini-Displayport is capable of a MAXIMUM resolution for the TripleHead2Go Analog Edition of 2400x600.
DualHead2Go Digital Edition
VGA Input; 2 DVI-I Outputs (convertable to VGA); Powered by USB. This is an odd box because it takes a VGA in yet outputs a digital signal out, but may be useful to those that have these kinds of needs.
| Resolution |
Refresh Rates |
| 1600 x 480 (2 x 800 x 480) |
60Hz |
| 1600 x 600 (2 x 800 x 600) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2048 x 768 (2 x 1024 x 768) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2560 x 720 (2 x 1280 x 720) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2560 x 768 (2 x 1280 x 768) |
60Hz |
| 2560 x 800 (2 x 1280 x 800) |
60Hz |
| 2560 x 960 (2 x 1280 x 960) |
60Hz |
| 2560 x 1024 (2 x 1280 x 1024) |
60, 75Hz |
| 2720 x 768 (2 x 1360 x 768) |
60Hz |
| 2880 x 900 (2 x 1440 x 900) |
60Hz |
| 3200 x 1200 (2 x 1600 x 1200) |
60Hz |
| 3360 x 1050 (2 x 1680 x 1050) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 1080 (2 x 1920 x 1080) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 1200 (2 x 1920 x 1200) |
58Hz |
DualHead2Go DisplayPort Edition
Full-size Displayport Input; 2 Full-size DisplayPort outputs (convertable to VGA or DVI with bundles sold by Renewed Vision); Powered by USB. This is the only Matrox-approved DualHead2Go for machines with mini-DisplayPort outputs.
| Resolution |
Refresh Rates |
| 1600 x 600 (2 x 800 x 600) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2048 x 768 (2 x 1024 x 768) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2560 x 720 (2 x 1280 x 720) |
60Hz |
| 2560 x 768 (2 x 1280 x 768) |
60Hz |
| 2560 x 800 (2 x 1280 x 800) |
60Hz |
| 2560 x 960 (2 x 1280 x 960) |
60Hz |
| 2560 x 1024 (2 x 1280 x 1024) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2720 x 768 (2 x 1360 x 768) |
60Hz |
| 2880 x 900 (2 x 1440 x 900) |
60Hz |
| 3200 x 1200 (2 x 1600 x 1200) |
60Hz |
| 3360 x 1050 (2 x 1680 x 1050) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 1080 (2 x 1920 x 1080) |
60Hz |
| 3840 x 1200 (2 x 1920 x 1200) |
60Hz |
DualHead2Go Analog Edition (DISCONTINUED)
This product has been discontinued and is no longer available. VGA Input; 2 VGA Outputs; Powered by USB.
| Resolution |
Refresh Rates |
| 2048 x 768 (2 x 1024 x 768) |
60, 75, 85Hz |
| 2560 x 1024 (2 x 1280 x 1024) |
60Hz |
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