I've got a MBP (2015) and am looking to purchase the Dell UltraSharp U3415W. I still don't really understand how all of the different connections interact.
What's the most efficient way (i.e. least amount of cords and adapters) to make sure that a) my MBP is connected to the monitor b) is charging c) is connected to an ethernet cable d) is connected to an external keyboard?
The Dell has the following connections:
If I plug the ethernet cable into a USB adapter, and then plug that into one of the Dell's USB upstream ports, will my MBP be connected to the internet?
Then just use the other upstream port for my external keyboard?
I also have an external mouse that works with usb and also bluetooth. I assume the bluetooth will still work with the MBP screen shut? If not, what would I do with that, considering the two upstream ports would be occupied? Buy an additional adapter with more upstream ports?
What's the most efficient way (i.e. least amount of cords and adapters) to make sure that a) my MBP is connected to the monitor b) is charging c) is connected to an ethernet cable d) is connected to an external keyboard?
The Dell has the following connections:
- 1x HDMI
- 1x MHL
- 1x Mini Display Port
- 1x Display Port (v 1.2)
- 1x DisplayPort (MST)
- 4x USB 3.0 Downstream
- 2x USB 3.0 Upstream
- 1x Audio
If I plug the ethernet cable into a USB adapter, and then plug that into one of the Dell's USB upstream ports, will my MBP be connected to the internet?
Then just use the other upstream port for my external keyboard?
I also have an external mouse that works with usb and also bluetooth. I assume the bluetooth will still work with the MBP screen shut? If not, what would I do with that, considering the two upstream ports would be occupied? Buy an additional adapter with more upstream ports?