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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...
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    How attach TWO external monitors to my iMac 27"

    I have a 27 inch iMac, 2020 (retina 5k). How do I attach TWO external monitors to my iMac? (I will be using 2 VESA arms attached to my desk.) Does iMac support this and what type of extra hardware will I need to purchase?
  3. kToni73

    M1 Supported Monitor

    Hello everyone, I've spent a fair amount of time on this Forum, reading posts about Monitors and the M1 chip. As you see by the Topic, this is for an M1 MacBook Pro. I have recently ordered a Dell S3221QS (32" 4k) Monitor, but due to the screen flickering problems it had to be returned. I...
  4. sbn

    Dillemma: What monitor solution for MBP, with high pixel density and large real estate?

    I have a 2015 iMac 5K 27" and a 27" LED Cinema display, side by side now.This is being replaced by an M1 Max 16" soon, so I'm looking for a new monitor solution. My plan is to use the 16" display of the MBP along with my desktop monitor, so no matter what I choose, I'll have the "dual monitor...
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    Dell S3221Q Monitor for Macbook Pro

    Over a direct usb/thunderbolt to displayport connection, for the native 4k resolution, every few (3-5) seconds, the Dell S3221QS monitor goes black for 0.5 seconds at 60Hz. Lowering the refresh rate to 50Hz makes it every 20 or so seconds. At 30Hz, it holds a stable image over displayport...
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    Suitability of iMac as Extended Display for MacBook Pro

    I just tried to use my 4-year old iMac Pro as a (5k) display for a new MacBook Pro 16. The MacBook is roughly twice as fast as the iMac. Unfortunately, it looks as if it is not reasonable to reuse the iMac as a monitor for the MacBook. Extending the display was not very difficult settings...
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    stuttering image with apple tv on external monitor via hdmi

    So yesterday I connected my 4K TV to my MBP via the HDMI Port to watch apple TV. But it's kinda unwatchable because the image begins to stutter every 30 seconds or so for 1-2 seconds, which is super annoying. Anyone got any clue why this could be? Image quality was flawless otherwise. This was...
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    Cannot change brightness with displayport of Alienware monitor

    Hello Just got my AW3821DW monitor. I am using a mac book pro 2018. When connected with the display cable I cannot adjust brightness and the ambient sensor is off and get refresh rate 60. With HDMI cable both are working but refresh rate is 30. I have tried with 3 display cables.
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    Smallest size FHD monitor (Eizo?)

    I am looking for an advice on [reasonably priced / used] Full HD monitor with proper color rendition (preferably >90% Adobe RGB) and smallest pixel size (and therefore overall physical size, 22" or ideally less than that). Surprisingly this turned to be a non-trivial problem: say, there are...
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    Eksternal monitor problem - 50 and 60 Hz not available in OSX 12.0.1

    Hello, I just updated to 12.0.1 and now my NEC 4010 doesn't work. Under previous OSX it has been possible to choose 1920x1080 with 50 or 60 Hz. Now the only settings I am getting is 25 or 30 Hz, which the monitor doesn't accept. Also the resolutions given in system settings are much fewer...
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    Variable Refresh Rate (FreeSync / GSync) Flicker

    Update: Issues have still not been fixed in macOS 13 Ventura. So macOS Monterey finally comes with support for external variable refresh rate monitors using FreeSync and GSync. I am using a FreeSync compatible Samsung monitor myself, which is working absolutely flawlessly in Windows machines...
  12. eugleo

    Mac displays for a programmer/photographer: a conundrum

    TLDR: Skip to the second to last paragraph, and read the questions in the last one. Hey! For the past few days I've been sifting through dozens of blogposts, Reddit threads, and tweetstorms, trying to find out what external display would play nicely with my (new) MacBook. I'm a programmer and...
  13. TripleYoThreat

    Any way to change BPC of a monitor in macOS?

    Hi, hope all are well! Is there any possible way to change a monitor's BPC setting? For some reason this monitor is defaulting to 10bpc, however it's causing flickering. It happens in Windows too. Once I set it to 8bpc it worked fine. I need to set it to 8bpc in macOS too. How can this be done...
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    Monitor for new Macbook 16" M1 Max

    I've ordered a new MacBook 16" M1 MAX to finally replace my MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2014... It's been a hard-working little thing for many years but I think it's time to put it up for retirement. So I also need to replace my ageing Thunderbolt display with something more of this decade...
  15. nickycreative

    Advice Needed For New Workflow (New MacBook Pro & Dell Monitor)

    After yesterday's announcements I am looking to buy the new 14" MacBook Pro. I want to use this as my new main workstation. I already have a Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Monitor - the U2720Q - here - which I'd like to connect to. I was also thinking about a docking station - the CalDigit...
  16. patearrings

    Best Ultra Wide Monitor for M1 mac mini

    I am going to be buying a new mac mini if one is revealed in the event on Monday. I have spent all morning researching the world of ultra wide screen monitors and it seems to be a total minefield as there are so many factors to take into consideration with specs ips/va/tn, contrast ratios...
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    Macbook pro 16 '' get hot just connected to LG UltraFine 4K

    Hey everyone, I just received my LG UltraFine 4K monitor today but unfortunately, my mbp 16'' just got much hotter as soon as connected to the monitor. Normally, the CPU temperature is around 40° without load,but with the monitor the CPU temperature is always around 65° even when there wasn't...
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    LG UltraFine 5K Display

    Is it a bad idea to purchase the LG UltraFine 5K Display? I know it came out in 2016, so there must be new technology? I am using an older 27 inch Apple thunderbolt monitor from 2011-2012. I will be replacing my 2015 MacBook Pro soon. I have a busy Etsy store so I need to edit pictures and...
  19. bakuda26

    Budget monitors for MacBook Air?

    I have a 16" MacBook Pro (2018) which runs Catalina for my work - I'm on this every weekday from 8 am to 5 pm after which I fully switch to my MacBook Air (2020) running Big Sur for personal projects, etc. I'm looking for a display that would run smooth with both of my MacBooks. My budget is...
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    Curved monitor for MacBook Pro 2019 (Interl Iris Graphics card)

    I am looking for an external monitor for my 16" Macbook Pro 2019 with 2.4ghz 8-core intel core i9 and intel uhd graphics 630 1536mb? This is for work purposes (software development - non graphics related) and not for gaming. It would be ideal if it is curved ultrawide (38" to 49"), but the...