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I am using my MBP more and more for image manipulation. I'd quite like to stick with it as I love the portability for working on location but at home it would be useful to be able to connect to a large HD screen/monitor.
Anyone doing this, and if so care to recommend something please? I'm lost with all this tech stuff.
BB
Do you know if you have a Thunderbolt port? Oh, and what's your budget?
[url= http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC914 ]Expensive but nice[/url].
V good idea
How much (or little) do you want to spend?
For instance, an Apple Cinema Display would be nice, but I don't imagine you want to splash out £900 just on a screen!
I suppose I was looking at about 200 maybe a bit more for the right screen.
I don't know if I have a Thunderbolt port, it's a 2yr old alloy body MacBook Pro.
BB
If it's 2 years old, it won't be a Thunderbolt, but will be a normal Mini Display Port. Whatever screen you get, you'll need the correct Mini Display Port adapter (which is about £25) so don't forget that.
Right, for £200 or less there's plenty of decent screens about. Personally, I like Samsung, others may differ but they're my fave. You should be getting something like a 23/24" screen, with either 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 resolution for your money.
Something like the following would be ideal...
[url] http://www.ebuyer.com/260581-samsung-syncmaster-s24a350h-lcd-led-24-hdmi-monitor-ls24a350hs-en [/url]
It is a very competitive market now though, so have a look around and do some homework before you buy.
A quick Google suggests that i do have a Thunderbolt port! Life is good (I hope).
BB
Head to a big computer store to plug a few in and see which you like. Samsung a fair shout.
I have a Macbook pro with Thunderbolt power (I though these were first introduced in 2011?) and a Thunderbolt 27" Cinema display - it is AWESOME!
Dont forget those big tv's on managers specials at Comet and the like... Macbook and 48" HD tv working well here....
Not using it with a MacBook but just picked up a Dell u2711, really nice 27inch display (think it's the same IPS panel as the one used in the 27inch apple displays but with a matte finish) 2560x1440, can be found for around £500. You'll need to make sure you get an adapter that supports Dual-Link DVI for your MacBook.
Oops, just saw the £200 bit.