StarTech.com 2-Port Multi Monitor Adapter - Mini DisplayPort to 2x DisplayPort MST Hub - Dual 4K 30Hz - Video Splitter for Extended Desktop Mode on Windows PCs Only - mDP 1.2 to 2x DP

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For £19.15 ex‑VAT, this is a pretty decent “fix-the-problem” adapter if you’ve got a Windows laptop/PC with Mini DisplayPort and you specifically need a quick, low-cost way to add two external screens. In real office use, it’s the kind of thing you buy when you don’t want to get into docks, cabling projects, or expensive docking stations just to hit extended desktop mode. The MST angle matters too: if your device and graphics support MST properly, you’ll get a clean multi-monitor workflow without faffing around.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for anyone who expects it to be universally plug-and-play. These MST hubs are picky: some miniDP ports/GPUs and some Windows setups behave differently, and you can end up with “it works but not reliably” or weird refresh/resolution limitations depending on the machine. Also, it’s **Windows only**, so if any staff are on macOS or you’re standardising for mixed fleets, skip it. For techy teams who can test on their own laptops and keep spares, it’s great value; for IT wanting one adapter to magically work across every workstation, you’ll likely be better off with a proper dock solution.