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  1. mehulparmariitr

    Glossy screen of Lg ultrafine 5K

    I got my lg 5k monitor today with 218 ppi (27MD5KL) and the ppi is really good but the screen is like heavily glossy!! It is acting like a mirror. Whenever I open any IDE I can clearly see myself while typing code which makes me lose attention. In dark and white backgrounds I can particularly...
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    dell released their newest ultrasharp model ,U2723QE, U3223QE ultrasharp monitor

    dell released their newest ultrasharp model, looks like this may be a cheap alternative and an enough good monitor for mac, 2000:1 contrast, not as good as apple display, but its not expensive u2723qe u3223qe spec: 98% DCI-P3 2000:1 contrast 90w type-c
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    OLED 2022 Monitor Options? MBP & Gaming

    This year will hopefully be the year I can consolidate my old iMac and Windows PC with just 1 display. I just need help picking one. These options are - Dell Alienware AW3423DW - Samsung Odyssey G8QNB - LG C2 42" Criteria - Preferably OLED (I love my LG CX) - >=120hz RR for gaming - Not too...
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    iPad Air Portable Monitor

    Hello Guys I own an IPad Air Generation 4 I have the UsbC cable to HDMI but want to purchase a portable monitor that I can extend my work Any people have any suggestion and will it allow for me to share and extend my work etc THANK YOU
    • Bambrick72
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    • ipad air monitor
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: iPad
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    Connecting a Dell P2715QT to 5K iMac (late 2014)

    Hi All Im after a new 2nd monitor for my late 2014 5k imac as my Dell 24" has packed in. Ive been looking at re-conditioned Dell P2715QT on ebay but wanted to check what my connection options are if anyone knows? Im using thunderbolt 2 to go to some G-raid external drives and a spare port on...
  6. mehulparmariitr

    Minimum distance between Lg ultrafine 5k monitor and table surface in its minimum height

    Hello, I want to know the minimum height between lg ultrafine 5k monitor's bottom and the table surface on which it is placed in its minimum height? Attaching picture for better clarity. I like to use my monitor at the lowest height and as close as to the surface that's why this question.
  7. mehulparmariitr

    New monitors in 2022 with more than 163 ppi under 1200 USD for macos, except lg 5k

    Hello, I am looking to buy a monitor with more than 163 ppi(27 inch 4k provides this) to use with my macos. I found these ones - The ones around 1200 USD are not available in my country India and lg ultrafine 5k is quite old to use. Does anyone know in this year we will be finally seeing...
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    How has your 14” or 16”MacBook Pro worked with external 27” displays?

    Before I go ahead and order my 14” MacBook Pro, I’d like to hear about how your experience with 27” external displays has been. I’ve read about some issues with external displays and I’m wondering if the majority of owners don’t have any issues at all when running a 27” monitor. Perhaps it’s...
    • davedirect
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    • display external monitor macbook pro monitor
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. mehulparmariitr

    Can I simply use two 4k usb-C monitor in two thunderbolt port of macbook pro 2019 intel with usb c cables

    To attach two 4k usb c monitors, Do I have to simply attach it to two thunderbolt ports of laptop with two usbc cables? Or it won't work as some people pointed in google? I have a macbook pro 2019 intel.
  10. mehulparmariitr

    Ultrawide 3440*1440 (LG 34WN750 ) vs LG 32UN880 4K monitor/ Why different clarity on same visual ppi

    I have a Dell U2720Q(4K monitor) with 163 PPI and the text looks clear. Earlier I had Acer XV272U (2K monitor) display with 109 PPI and the text looked so fuzzy. Now I want to get a 32/34UW/38UW display. What should be the ideal PPI for them? Very confused since people are saying 110 PPI is good...
  11. Rikintosh

    What is the pinout of old apple monitors?

    I want to use my G3 Bondi Blue 1998 as a CRT monitor, I found diagrams on the internet that only show how to connect a traditional vga monitor to an old mac, but I can't find anything about old monitors being used as vga. My country doesn't have adapters that do this for sale, and I can't...
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    Need Help in deciding to Buy Monitor for New M1 Mac Mini.

    Hello Community, I have recently purchased M1 Mac Mini which i am using with TV as of now. Wants to buy a Monitor for it. So i am confused in some setup process. Let me tell you all first what my primary task is. 1. Upcoming Youtuber so Video Making. 2. General Office work which primarily...
    • RKChoubey004
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    • 1080p monitor 1440p macmini macminim1 monitor videoediting
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    MacBook Pro Big Sur update/monitor

    I'm using MacBook Pro late 2013. I want to update my MacBook to Big Sur but macbook's screen is broken. Can I mirror my MacBook screen to external monitor while updating?
    • brsg10
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    • big sur display macbook mirror monitor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    MP 1,1-5,1 5,1 Mac Pro Blurry output on 75hz.

    I have a LG 27ML600M monitor that supports 75hz but when I set Mac OS to 75hz in the display settings it looks blurry. If I set it back to 60hz it looks normal. Any ideas on why this is happening? It is a 2010 Mac Pro with the AMD 5770 card.
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    Monitor choice 4k

    Hi, I’m getting into video editing and I’d like to buy a 4k monitor but I understand these are problematic on Macs due to the issues with scaling. Is it true that fonts look way too small on the screens? I’m pretty old and now have to wear glasses and I peer at monitors even now. I was...
    • willie45
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    • editing mini monitor video
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. ecarbotti

    iMac with Secondary Display

    I have an iMac with an external 4K monitor I use for video/photo editing. My question is this: if I scale to gain more space, as available in the display settings in Mac OS, am I “wasting the 4K” point of my second monitor, or do I still benefit from increased pixel density/sharpness/clarity...
    • ecarbotti
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    • 4k screen display display scaling monitor
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
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    27" Thunderbolt Display Issues

    Hi Everyone, Iv been searching for a little while and read loads but cant seem to find an answer, so i bought 2 thunderbolt displays in the middle of last year, i paid £30 for both! very very lucky to find someone selling them who didn't know what they were, both works fine when daisy chained...
    • sam19
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    • display help monitor sleep thunderbolt thunderbolt 2 display
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  18. J

    LG Ultrafine 4K vs Thunderbolt Display

    Hello guys, I bought a m1 mini and I'm looking for a monitor to complete the setup. I'm looking at used options, and I was in doubt between the Thunderbolt Display (in the box, conserved and already comes with the TB2-TB3 adapter) and the LG Ultrafine 21.5 4K (2017 model, without a box, but also...
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    Best monitor for 14" MacBook Pro (less than £400) does PPI make a huge difference?

    I've just bought a Base 14" Pro and am looking for monitor to go with it, I've not had one before so don't know much about the best specs to pair with my Macbook. I came across this article - https://bjango.com/articles/macexternaldisplays/ which says displays within 110PPI and 220PPI are a bad...
    • Beth19
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    • macbook macbook pro macbook pro 14 monitor monitor 4k question
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Base 14" Pro w/ monitor or base 16" for programming (Xcode)?

    I'm currently debating whether to get the base 14" or 16" MacBook Pro 2021. I was set on the 16" but am now thinking it would maybe be best to get a base 14" w/ a monitor, my question is, will 8 cores & 16GB in the base model be enough for programming on Xcode. Ideally I will want this laptop to...
    • Beth19
    • Thread
    • m1 pro macbook macbook pro macbook pro 14 macbook pro 16 monitor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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