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Display for Macbook Pro (retina 2012)

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Gill Bates

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Aug 28, 2014
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Hi

I'm looking to buy an external display for my macbook pro (retina 2012)
Can't afford a Thunderbolt Display (budget is 200-500 $)

A Dell Ultrasharp could be a decent alternative, no?
Please do tell, if you know a good/better alternative
I'm aiming for the best of the cheapest displays, with decent quality and resolution (4k/whatever is not needed)

Can I use the thunderbolt port for mini-display output?

Thanks
 
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larrysing1963

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Gill Bates said:
Hi I'm looking to buy an external display for my macbook pro (retina Can't afford a Thunderbolt Display (budget is 200-500 $)
A Dell Ultrasharp could be a decent alternative, no? Please do tell, if you know a good/better alternative I'm aiming for the best of the cheapest displays, with decent quality and resolution (4k/whatever is not needed) Can I use the thunderbolt port for mini-display output? Thanks
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So you don't want 4K. What size monitor do you want? 2560x1440 is probably your target resolution? Do you play games? Do you need full Adobe RGB for photo/video work, or is this just "general usage?"

Yes, you can use your TB port for mDP output.
 
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Gill Bates

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Aug 28, 2014
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larrysing1963 said:
So you don't want 4K. What size monitor do you want? 2560x1440 is probably your target resolution? Do you play games? Do you need full Adobe RGB for photo/video work, or is this just "general usage?"

Yes, you can use your TB port for mDP output.
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Thanks
I think size anywhere between 20-30"
Resolution.. I really don't know. Whatever fits! :)
Yeah it's mostly for "general usage". As extra screen realestate (music programs and web developing)
Maybe a bit of gaming and movie watching, but with no superhigh needs
As long as it's not FAR off the macbook's colors

But without a Thunderbolt Display, I miss out on all the smart "dock" connections, yes?
 
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Gill Bates

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Maybe I should get a Dell UltraSharp U2415
Looks good. quite good reviews etc.
 
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bootz

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Jan 7, 2014
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I would agree. I have a U2515H and while it is a great monitor, the resolution is a little (too) high for me to use at native resolution (2560x1440). I think U2415H has most of the features of the U2515H (thin bezel, great screen coating, adjustable stand, multiple USB 3 inputs), but a more manageable resolution and aspect ratio (1200p / 16:10).
 
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LaloG

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Mar 29, 2013
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Do the 2012 retinas support 4K monitors? What are some good monitors? Is the current apple display worth the refurb price of $799? I read that the Dell U2415 is very good and it costs around $300.
 
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