Macbook Pro on Apple Cinema Display

[toomuchstereo]

I am currentlly stuck between buying a Macbook Pro or iMac. And it comes down to productivity at home. I prefer a bigger screen, but like the portability.

I would want to connect to a 20" ACD, and I'm just wondering if anyone has had any problems with their MacBook Pro running in clamshell mode, overheating, not switching video to external source...etc.

Thanks

 

[PeterKG]

Mine is working perfecly connected to my 20" ACD. I keep it closed, and heat is not an issue.

 

[Peyton]

I'd say you'd have the best of both words with the MBP. iMac is a little redundant with the 20 ACD. iMac is faster, even faster than the 2.16 MBP and has a bigger hard drive, but...

But, you get the great silvery matching matching going on with the MBP .

 

[Bibulous]

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[powerbook911]

Apple designs it so you can use it in clamshell mode. Plus then all your VRAm goes to your cinema display. It will work great. Nice setup!

 

[mmmcheese]

I would use both screens at the same time. If you get the 2.0GHz version, each screen will get 128MB of video memory, which should be lots to each.

I plan on using both at the same time (I use both with my iBook now...with only 16MB each...a little painful, but I love having 2 screens when I'm not traveling).

 

[toomuchstereo]

Thanks alot for your replies. My decision has been made.....MacBook Pro.

 

[mmmcheese]

Thanks alot for your replies. My decision has been made.....MacBook Pro.

Hey, why not get 2?!?!?