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monitors

  1. Anto38x

    BenQ PD3200U Compatibility

    I'm wondering if there is a way to get this possible new monitor purchase or mine to work with my MacBook Pro 2017 with Touch Bar that only has USB Type C connections... is there an adaptor that I can get that will still deliver a 4K experience...? Also... I'm potentially getting this new...
  2. haralds

    Third Party Monitor Brightness, Contrast, and Volume Control

    I have Dell U3818DW hooked to my Radeon 7970 via mDP and was missing the ability to control brightness. After mucking with ddcctl, OSDisplay and bash scripts that i wanted to feed unto Karabiner I found it had all been packaged already! This thing does multiple monitors, brightness, contract...
  3. Q

    Looking to get a monitor for MBA 11" + more

    Hi there, I have both an 11" MBA (2011 model) and a Surface Pro 4. I currently use these without connecting to a monitor, as I mainly used my old 27" iMac for big screen use. Since that's ancient now (2006 model), I'm looking to get a monitor to replace it, which I can connect both the MBA...
  4. K

    27” Cinema Display Issue!

    I have a MiniDP 27” Cinema Display that I use with my MBP and it recently starting not working. When I first connect the MBP, it will generally work, but after closing the lid, the Cinema Display goes black. If I disconnect/reconnect the MiniDP, the MBP screen flashes as it sees the condition...
  5. D

    Setting up 2013 Mac Pro with (2) Sony X720E works, but...

    Hi, here's the scoop. I have a 2013 Mac Pro (Black) running High Sierra 10.13.4. I purchase (2) Sony X720E displays. One is a 43 inch, the other 49. In order to get every thing to work, I purchased: (2) Vantec VLINK Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to HDNO 2.0 Active adapter. I provided the link below...
  6. jedijaceon

    USB External Monitor

    I have a Macbook Air and until recently I would operate off 3 monitors, the Air's, one hooked into the thunderbolt, and one hooked into the USB. The USB monitor stopped working recently. I have swapped out the connections and the monitor, so I have eliminated that. The USB ports work for all...
  7. jess96

    Connecting additional monitors to Mac Pro

    Hi, wondering if anyone can help us out. I work in a graphic design studio and we all use Mac Pros with a single screen at the moment but have acquired some extra HP monitors that we would like to connect so we can use two screens at once. However we are struggle to find a way to connect the...
  8. J

    Variable refresh rate displays?

    The iPads and MacBook Pros have those "variable refresh rate" displays. I haven't seen any information about the new iMacs yet. I fear that Apple only cares about this feature in respect to battery life on laptops and iDevices. But variable refresh rates also improve the fluidity of games (and...
  9. jeffreyk

    No 32-inch iMac Pro?

    Why won't Apple make a 32-inch iMac? With all the supposed advancements today for the iMac Pro, wouldn't it make sense to offer that in a larger screen size than 27-inches? It's very frustrating to me that they don't even offer that option. It seems like Apple avoids anything larger than a...
  10. H

    MBP to Dual External Monitors - 1 has horrible resolution

    On the new MBP Space Gray, and like to dock it under one monitor. Both are HDMI connections. One USB-C is an Apple dongle and the other is an Anker dongle. The problem is -- whenever I hook them up, only ONE monitor has the amazing resolution, and the other goes to potato quality. It doesn't...
  11. zachlegomaniac

    Dell U2717D or LG 27UD68

    Hello all, So after a long time looking into monitors within my price range I have narrowed it down between the Dell U2717D ($440 on Amazon) or the LG 27UD68 ($400 at Best Buy). I will be using one of them with my late 2013 rMBP and 2014 Mac Mini (so no 4k at 60hz, although the Dell is only...
  12. J

    High Def Monitor for MBP 13 inch?

    Hi! I have a MBP 13 inch from 2014. (see below for specs) I'm trying to upgrade my external monitor that's prob around 5+ years old insignia tv. I read somewhere that the newer high def, maybe 4k or more monitors can't be powered by a 13 inch mbp. Is there a monitor that will be better...
  13. rdav

    Phillips 40"UHD/4k Curved LCD Monitor /BDM4037UW.

    TVP/Phillips BDM4037UW LCD/W-LED pannel - 3840x2160 (8-bit) 3000R. http://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/57f86d7 It looks like this monitor being slowly rolled out, Europe first (for once). And it's clear that they've made a lot of compromises in order to keep the prices at "consumer...
  14. smirk

    A few questions about monitor resolutions

    Hi, I've been using my late-2013 15" MacBook Pro a lot more lately, and am thinking of getting a separate monitor for it. I was hoping you experts could share some of your knowledge and answer a few questions. Here goes: If you drive modern monitors at non-native resolutions, do they get...
  15. M

    TN, IPS or VA?

    I'm wanting to upgrade my Acer V173 TN 17" monitor to something larger and clearer (maybe 24") to go with my Mac Mini. I use my computer mainly for novel writing, e-mailing and browsing. I play no games, watch very little in the way of video and don't do anything like photo editing therefore...
  16. Inframan

    I Use Three Monitors - How Do I Only Make Two Sleep & Keep One Awake?

    Hi Guys, I have a Mid 2010 Mac Pro (DeskTop) and I'm Running Sierra 10.12.1 - With that said I have 2 Apple Cinema Displays which are using the Mini Display Ports on the back of my Mac Pro and I have one HD TV That is Using the DVI Port in the back of my Mac Pro. All of these monitors work...
  17. zachlegomaniac

    4k 30Hz or 1080p 60Hz Monitor for Mac Mini late 2014

    So I read on this MR article that the late 2014 Mac Mini I have will only support a 4k monitor at 30Hz or a 1080 at 60Hz. What would be better for the 27" monitor I intend to buy if I can find one at a good price around the holidays? I don't know much about monitors, as you can tell. Also, It...
  18. zachlegomaniac

    What Monitor for Viewing Construction Documents/Plans?

    I am trying to find the right monitor to view 24" x 36" construction documents. When I bid jobs I typically shell out $55 to a print shop, and I feel like I'm throwing money out the window because I don't need a physical copy (typically) unless we win the work. It would be hooked up to either...
  19. M

    Video signal from DVI splitter unrecognized - two different devices. Why??

    Searching for answers - Replaced a powered DVI-Splitter which worked fine for over a year - Am using HDMI>DVI adapter to connect from Mac Mini i7 2012, OSX 10.8.5, HDMI port , to Aluratek DVI splitter. Configuration shown below - Worked fine for about 2 wks. Then came in after a couple of...
  20. B

    Using iMac as third monitor for PC and vice versa

    I have an iMac for my personal computer and use a docked HP laptop with 2 external monitors for my work set up. Is there a way to have the iMac function as a third monitor when I'm using my work set up and also use the 2 external work monitors as extra monitors when I'm using my iMac? Let me...