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Macbook pro 2017 and Dell U2415 24"
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I will have mine (15", 2017) on Friday, so will be able to answer that. My monitor is similar, Dell U2515H. Got the cable already (USB-C to Display Port at 60Hz.), which is this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06WD66SKK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For the monitor ports, I'm going to use this hub: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MTNODWR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll see how it works and let you know.
Thanks, please, keep us informed.
Regarding the ports - monitor itself has:
1 Audio Line out (connect your speakers)
5 USB 3.0 ports - Downstream (5 at the back, 1 with battery charging)
1 USB 3.0 port - Upstream
Any idea how to use them effectively?
nothing, havent found a solution to this problem and the same issue has been posted in the apple support area and hasnt been answered...
Ok, the delivery was late. Instead of Friday, I've got it yesterday.
I've tested the cable - usb-c to display port - works well, full resolution at 60Hz.
The dock also works without any problems.
And the Macbook Pro itself - I love it. Switched from 2011 and it's a huge upgrade. Starting with the performance, disk speed, screen, graphics, finish quality and the Touch Bar. Bit pricey, but after a day with it - it's money well spend for an upgrade, that will last 3-5 years. Recommending.
Went for 15", 2.8, 512 SSD, 16GB RAM, Radeon Pro 560.
I've tested the cable - usb-c to display port - works well, full resolution at 60Hz.
The dock also works without any problems.
And the Macbook Pro itself - I love it. Switched from 2011 and it's a huge upgrade. Starting with the performance, disk speed, screen, graphics, finish quality and the Touch Bar. Bit pricey, but after a day with it - it's money well spend for an upgrade, that will last 3-5 years. Recommending.
Went for 15", 2.8, 512 SSD, 16GB RAM, Radeon Pro 560.
Thanks! So there is no doubt we have at least one monitor that works with newest mbp 2017 out of the box!
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I guess I go full paranoia, could you please provide the link to your monitor?
Sure, no probs. Here it is: http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/hom...spx?refid=dell-u2515h-monitor&cs=ukdhs1&s=dhs
Hi skornos,
I didn't have to activate anything. Just connected and it worked, but...
Had problems in Windows 10, bootcamp. W10 thrown messages, that it can't identify the display. I had to re-connect the monitor from time to time.
Switched to HDMI cable and no more problems. Works great in macOS and W10, bootcamp.
The monitors usb ports are only for charging and power it says so on dells website,
http://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/cty/dell-24-ultrasharp-monitor-u2415/spd/dell-u2415
you will need a thunderbolt 3 or usb c monitor with dock cabalities to have use of USB ports on a monitor from your Mac. They will be far more expensive.
I would buy a little dock like this and use that to connect monitor and peripherals
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HooToo-Shuttle-100W-Charging-Resolution-Space-Gray/dp/B073WW6H9H
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Hi Leez,
I have a Dell monitor U2415 and a HDMI-HDMI cable, which works with my old macbook and an adapter HDMI-thunderbolt. Should it be enough with the dock and my (HDMI-HDMI) cable connected to the dock for my new macbook? Or do I have to buy the usb-c to DP cable too?
Thanks,
M.
Works fine with HDMI to HDMI. Go for it.
Usb-C to DP cable worked fine under macOS for me. It caused some trouble under Win10 (bootcamp). Had messages about the display not being recognised (but it worked as well). Messages were annoying, so I've switched to HDMI-HDMI and no more problems.