When you keep talking about a 'software lock' and artificial restrictions, you give other readers the impression that the machines MUST be able to support more first-class hardware video outputs. It's been shown they can support 2 external monitors, but not via the native software because It's not supported. You can buy a Mac that supports multiple external displays. The hardware is different (different cpu) and the specifications are very clear (one external display). The computer you purchased does not support your needs so you are now arguing that it should. It sounds like you purchased a lower priced computer assuming it would have the same capability as a higher priced computer with the higher spec chip. Only by voicing this can we hope for change otherwise next they will remove the headphone jack and claim the M3 cant support it because the mac has inbuilt speakers.įWIW, There are differences in capabilities, functionality, and price points.

The M2 is an amazing tool and perfectly capable of driving these displays, the people making feature rationing decisions at Apple are the problem. It’s mad that Intel i3’s from 2012 could do multi monitor but the M1/2 cant. It’s anti-consumerism to lock out functions on hardware that can support them. This is more like saying I bought a drill that had the ability to drill 3' inch holes but the onboard sensor detected when i used over a 2” hole saw and stopped the drill from turning. I'm not saying there should be laws, I'm saying it feels like a bait and switch from a company I love, and they should stop doing it. This type of practice is why consumer laws are put in place. Its ludicrous to me and the majority of people.

I thought I could, cause I just didn't think that a Macbook pro of any spec would not support multiple external displays. I've learned my lesson that I can't trust Apple. Look, I admit, I should have read the specs carefully. Why in the world would it even come to anyone's mind that the upgraded equivalent, with a whole new architecture that is supposed to increase capability, would not support something so simple as two external HD displays? Just get the thunderbolt 2 to HDMI and boom 2 even 3 displays while my computer sits closed in a dock. It has support for multiple external displays natively, no problem. A 15' Macbook Pro from like 2016 or something. Its just that I had the equivalent computer before I bought this one. You can provide feedback to Apple here: Product Feedback - Apple Arguing here is of no value and will not change the spec. Sorry that your computer does not do what you need it to do.

RE: FWIW, There are differences in capabilities, functionality, and price points.

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