Can the Macbook drive a large screen (ie 24", 1900x1200ish)?

[Wolfpup]

Double checking this. I've heard the visuals slow down when driving an external screen, particularly a big one.

(Dangit Apple, just put a cover under the hard drive in the MBP to make it easy to change!!!)

 

[techlover828]

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

its all here

I've heard they're laggy on extended desktop

 

[FleurDuMal]

Yes it can drive 1920x1200. But its a bit laggy with things like Expose or anything else requiring the GPU.

 

[Wolfpup]

Okay, thanks. I'm going to be mainly using my laptop with an external screen (at LEAST 8 hours a day), so slow/laggy video is not good.

 

[ezekielrage_99]

I find it's only laggy with an extented desktop, it seems to be fine at 1680 x 1050 when I run it in clamshell mode with a keyboard and mouse.

I hope this helps

 

[ab2650]

Yes it can drive 1920x1200. But its a bit laggy with things like Expose or anything else requiring the GPU.

GPU? We ain't got no stinkin' GPU!

 

[iToaster]

I believe it'll drive it. But like they said, kinda laggy, as the MB really doesn't have a GPU.