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  1. anjanesh

    Dell UltraSharp U2720Q

    I would like to know if this will work perfectly with my 2018 MacBook 15" Pro macOS mojave 10.14.6. https://www.amazon.in/Dell-UltraSharp-U2720Q-Backlit-Monitor/dp/B086H26XWV/ This connects via USB-C and has high-res which I want. Is there anything I have to watch out for before purchasing this ?
  2. R

    Connecting early 2015 Macbook Air to brand spanking new monitor.

    Hi all. First time posting anything like this, and I'm so desperate for help so please go easy on my limited knowledge. I have an Early 2015 Macbook air (2 x USB 3 ports, 1 x Thunderbolt 2 port) running on Catalina 10.15 and a brand new ASUS PA279CV 27" monitor. I purchased this under the...
  3. C

    Mac Quality Monitor for MacBook Air

    I've used variations of MacBook Pro's since first switching to Mac in 2007 and recently went from a 2016 Retina MacBook Pro to the new MacBook Air. I bought a 24" 1080p monitor for around £200 knowing the resolution wouldn't be as high, but damn. It was ugly after coming from a Mac display. I...
  4. paulodl

    iMac 27" not extending desktop with second monitor

    Hello everybody. I have a strange problem. I recently bought a new monitor (benQ PD2700U), and wanted to use it as a second display connected to my iMac Late 2013 27. Turns out it only shows the mac image when I'm in desktop "mirroring" mode. connection using a miniDisplayport to Displayport...
  5. Romahaaa

    Monitor scaling performance on MacbookPro M1

    Hey Macbook owners. Most of you knows about Macbook weak performance using resolution scaling for external monitors. Currently I am on Macbook Pro 2015 15" top spec, and after I purchased LG 4K monitor, I met that issue face to face as well. From what I understood checking the web that MBP...
  6. H

    m1 mini flickering in random scenarios.

    Ever since upgrading to Big Sur 11.4, my M1 mini has been flickering in certain scenarios with my display (Dell S2721QS.) I haven't noticed it pre-11.4, though I heard others were having M1 "flickering" issues since launch. I can't tell from the descriptions if they're the same as mine. For...
  7. E

    I have this C49HG9x Display and was thinking about having 2 one above the other

    but I cannot find this model much on the web and i'm wondering if it is out of production/superseded. also i have no idea if it is possible to easily mount one of these above the other. i do have a big desk. If it is superseded, can i get one the same size and curvature and mount it above. I...
  8. J

    External display suggestion

    I've got a 2015 13" MacBook Pro and I'm looking for an external display. Usage: study, develop, some office, some youtube. Multimedia will not be primary use I'm looking to get a 24-27" monitor and evaluating if 1080p is good enough to do the stuff listed before or if I should wait until a...
  9. S

    Macbook Pro + 4K monitor mouse lag

    Hi, I am using following setup - Macbook Pro 16 inch (2019) - belkin thunderbolt 3 dock plus dockingstation - iiyama XUB2792UHSU-B1 4K Monitor As I connect those with a display port cable, the mouse is suddenly really laggy, which makes it really hard to work focused. Does someone know what I...
  10. T

    A 4K 24 inch matte "Retina" Display does exist, and I just bought one! [Review]

    I have been on the hunt for a 4K 24 inch monitor, and finally I found one! The Electriq Eiq-244kMHDR. It has a light matte AG coating, 10 bit IPS panel, 300 nits, and costs £140 ($190). Text looks ultra-smooth like a printed page on this screen! It works perfectly with my Mac and is detected...
  11. S

    How to connect an external monitor to M1 iMac?

    I've preordered an M1 iMac, but I'm confused about how to connect my existing monitor to it. The monitor I have can display 4K@60hz either via DisplayPort or HDMI. With my current Intel iMac I'm connected via Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable. Is there an adapter I can buy to keep using that...
  12. E

    LG 27UN880-B vs. Dell U2520D

    I just got an LG 27UN880-B monitor and I'm really satisfied with the picture quality and the build overall. Even the speakers have surprised me as not too bad. This is also known as the "Ergo" model and I think the 27" is being discontinued in favor of the 32" unit. The model seems to be pretty...
  13. Roadster Lewis

    This forum has ruined my keyboard and monitor plans...

    But potentially saved me buying the wrong products. I am trying to slim down my home office set up from the current work laptop/screen/keyboard and personal iMac/keyboard. I am going to replace my iMac with a MacBook Pro and ideally, I want to have one monitor and keyboard that I can plug the...
  14. L

    Do you think Watch Series 7 Will Have Glucose Monitoring?

    Rumours suggest that both the Samsung watch this year and the Apple watch are getting glucose monitoring. What do you guys think? Will it happen?
  15. L

    MacBook Air M1 with 4K monitor

    Hey, I was thinking about getting a new external monitor for my MacBook Air M1. From what I can tell, the Dell P2721Q 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor seems like a good choice. I would like to get 4K at 60Hz through USB-C, so that I can use the Monitor-MacBook as a "one-cable-setup" . From what I...
  16. A

    MacBook Pro 15'' (late 2013) and monitor for photo editing

    Hi All, i had a look at various topics but havent found clear answer yet. Hoping you can help. I am looking at a monitor for my Mac, i mainly use it for browisng and photo edit, not much more. I havent been very active in photography recently but now trying to focus on it so i am looking for a...
  17. C

    Upgrading to an UltraFine 4K monitor ?

    Hi ! I just have bought a Dell P3421W monitor (3840 x 1440, that is 109 ppi) and I just do not like how fonts look like. I have a Mac mini M1 and so am using this as my main monitor. I understand that there is not that much to do regarding blurring (I already have tested some tweaks), and so I...
  18. B

    The Dell u4919dw for macbook air m1

    Did any one tested the Dell u4919dw with Macbook air m1? I want to buy it, but i'm affraid to spend this amount of money without knowing if it will produce problems, or have a low quality or so... would really love if someone can share his experience or knowledge about it. i have no idea about...
  19. vergoshinjo

    Best monitor for my MacBookPro 16' (2019)

    Hi, I want to add a monitor to my Macbook pro 16' (2019) but I'm reading a lot of bad stuff so I would like recommendations of people about their setup. I do a little gaming and watch movies but nothing crazy. Main use will be work. My priority was an ultrawide 34' monitor (LG, DELL) but I...
  20. C

    Light bar for thin bezel Monitor

    I'm looking for a monitor light-bar that fits well with thin bezel monitors (like the BenQ screenbar, but apparently Chinese products are already taking over the market) All the lightbars I've seen they have a "foot" that sits in the front of the monitor to counter the weight that keeps then in...