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    External monitor with macbook pro 15.4

    I'm going to buy a June 2017 Macbook Pro 15.4 and I wish to use it for almost of the time with an external 27 inch FullHD IPS display, like this or this for instance or other similar displays, if it's not so important the model), connecting with a HTDI to thunderbolt cable Will the ratio...
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    16" MacBook Pro ghosting / smearing...

    Hi all, Received my 16" yesterday. After some playing around last night and today I've noticed a potential issue I'd like to compare. When using the launch pad and moving between apps, the display seems to have ghosting - its not smoothly transitioning between each page of apps. Ive noticed the...
  3. Ricky11111

    Best external monitor for MBP 13" Intel Iris 655 1536?

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    iPad Pro + Asus monitor = black bars above/below the screen

    Hi all— Just bought an Anker USB-C hub with 4K HDMI output. I have an old Asus 1080p 27” monitor, and figured if I paired the two up with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard I could have a pretty nice big-screen iPad hookup. It works! Except, the output is smaller than it should be. I know the iPad...
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    Macbook Pro Mid 2012 Non-Retina Display Issue

    Hi All, I recently purchased a second monitor (Dell S3219D) for my MacBook Pro Mid 2012 (With Intel HD4000). The monitor supports a resolution up to 2560 x 1440. According to the Apple website, my laptop support a resolution up to 2560 x 1600 on an external display. When I go to change the...
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    3 monitors

    Hey guys, this question: how can I connect 3 monitor to Mini 2011? I have now a Samsung TV and a an other one LCD. thanks in advance best
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    Macbook pro 2018 external monitor issues

    If i connect my primary LG thunderbolt screen (which is recognized and displays) and then try to connect any other monitor directly using either usb-c to displayport or usb-c to hdmi, nothing is displayed on the second monitor. The monitor acts like no cable is even attached. I have to...
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    Can't get 2K resolution on 4K monitor

    Hi folks, I'm pulling my hair out with this one and I'm wondering if anyone can help. I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) and a 4K monitor ACER CB280HK. I want to get 2K resolution (2048×1080) on my monitor but the options I have in display are only these: I have tried to...
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    Using Macbook Pro with only 1 speaker

    I am using a single Rokit 6 monitor speaker for sound from my Macbook Pro. It is connected with a single cable from the RCA jack to the headphone jack on my mac. Do I need to change any settings to make sure the full sound is properly coming from the speaker and not just one side of the stereo...
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    MP 6,1 Mac Pro 2013 Monitor compatibility

    Hey Friends I'm looking to upgrade my monitor, I've been using a Asus PA248Q for about 6 years and its been fantastic. Im looking to get a 27 inch 4k monitor, my budget is around 550GBP, I've identified the BenQ PD2700U (linked below) However Im concerned about the connectivity and getting...
  11. ComfyMac

    Early 2013 MBP and a 144Hz monitor?

    Hello everyone. Several months ago I built a gaming PC and connected it to an Acer XF270HUA monitor. It's stunning: 1440p, 144Hz, 4ms, IPS, FreeSync, thin bezels. I like it. I like it so much that I wanna connect my MacBook Pro to it when I'm not gaming and simply use it as my main monitor...
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    24-27" 4K Monitors for 2018 Mac mini?

    We are getting ready to buy a 4K 24” or 27” monitor to replace our ~10+ year old 23” Apple Cinema Display. We are using Safari, Mail, Omnifocus, iTunes and Photos on a daily basis on a new 2018 Mac mini. We'd love to have our next monitor last as long and perform as well as our current one...
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    Need help finding a monitor....

    I have a late-2015 imac 27 inch and will be acquiring a 2018 mac mini in the near future. Mac mini will be used largely headless for a plex server, but I would like to have a monitor that works well with both the imac and the mac mini, as needed. Any suggestions? Prefer high quality screen but...
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    LG UltraFine 23.7” 4K Screen VS LG27UK850

    I want to get a new monitor to go with a new MacBook Pro 15”, I’ll be using it mostly for app development & photo editing. Could someone tell me what’s the advantages / disadvantages of the new UltraFine 4K screen over the LG27UK850? I have no idea which one is better for my needs, but I’m...
  15. AirBeagle

    High-End Widescreen Monitor Recommendations

    Hi! I’m an IT guy running the single Mac system in a network of 8000 Windows machines. Currently my office has my MacBook Pro (with a Wacom interactive display beside it as the second monitor, which is too dim to use regularly), which I use for 90% of my work, but I also have a number of...
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    Buy an External Display for Macbook pro retina 15 mid 2015

    Hello Everyone! I'm buying an external display for my Macbook Pro Retina 15" mid 2015.... I think a Dell 4k p2115q would be a good choice...but unfortunately I'm on a budget, and was thinking maybe about an Acer R240hy Bidx...but not sure if that will be a great loss of quality for me? Any...
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    Budget monitor ideas to use with a Macbook

    Hello, I've spent the last few days searching for a monitor to use at home with my Macbook, but couldn't come to a conclusion. I am going to mainly use it for programming. Would appreciate if you guys could help me with some suggestions. The specs that I'm looking for, are: curved...
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    Current Best Value 4K USB-C Monitor w/>85W Power Delivery?

    I'm hunting for a monitor to use with an incoming standing desk. All the threads I've found on here were over a year old, and most of the articles I've seen were targeted at gamers or creative professionals. I'm neither of those, but I am looking for a USB-C monitor that will charge my 2018 15"...
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    Mac Mini Experts: What TV/Monitor Should I Get?

    Background The last TV I bought was a "box" TV I bought over a decade ago. I have always wanted a wide screen TV and, now that I watch Netflix, movies, and TV shows on my computer and flat screen TVs are becoming cheaper and more computer-compatible, it seems like a good time to buy one...
  20. djivatma

    Best ext. monitor for SHORT-SIGHTED / MYOPIA (Macbook Pro)

    Hi guys! I need your advice: what external monitor to choose if you have myopia? In my case, it's -2,5 (not serious) and I work without glasses. Thus, I stay very close to the screen: it's OK if I work on my MacBook Pro 15" Retina 2014 but I experience some troubles when switching to a big...