Monitor for 13 Macbook Pro

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iAlexG

macrumors 6502a

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• Aug 11, 2009

• #1

Hi, I am looking for a monitor for my 13" MBP to sit on my desk. It will be used at my main display for my mac and some gaming. I'm looking for a 20" or 22" for less than $180. 1080p? HDMI input for my mac?. Thanks in advance 😀

 

Tallest Skil

macrumors P6

• Aug 11, 2009

• #2

Not sure how much good HDMI will do on a computer that doesn't have it...😕

Just gaming? Nothing of a professional vein? In that case, just find a cheap TN panel with a good response time.

 

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iAlexG

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Original poster

• Aug 11, 2009

• #3

I use my mac to watch tv shows and movies on my 40" Samsung HDTV and HDMI seems to be fine, Mini display port dvi --> DVI to HDMI adapter --> Hdmi cable.
The monitor would be used as my MAIN display for my mac. I have a apple wireless keyboard and mouse but i just want a bigger display for when i use my macbook at home.
Would dvi be better than hdmi?

 

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Matt J

macrumors newbie

• Aug 11, 2009

• #4

I've got a 13" and an Acer H213H monitor, which I picked up from Future Shop for CAD$212 total (~$190 US). It's got 1920x1080 resolution like some physically larger displays and looks fine in my opinion. If you're just looking for more screen space, it's a good option.

 

Tallest Skil

macrumors P6

• Aug 11, 2009

• #5

iAlexG said:

Would dvi be better than hdmi?

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Fewer conversions, so it's your call. You can just get a Mini DisplayPort-HDMI adapter, though.

 

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iAlexG

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• Aug 11, 2009

• #6

Matt J said:

I've got a 13" and an Acer H213H monitor, which I picked up from Future Shop for CAD$212 total (~$190 US). It's got 1920x1080 resolution like some physically larger displays and looks fine in my opinion. If you're just looking for more screen space, it's a good option.

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Thanks, I'm currently looking at this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9183224&type=product&id=1218049006792
Seems like a good deal

 

brn2ski00

macrumors 68020

• Aug 11, 2009

• #7

iAlexG said:

I use my mac to watch tv shows and movies on my 40" Samsung HDTV and HDMI seems to be fine, Mini display port dvi --> DVI to HDMI adapter --> Hdmi cable.
The monitor would be used as my MAIN display for my mac. I have a apple wireless keyboard and mouse but i just want a bigger display for when i use my macbook at home.
Would dvi be better than hdmi?

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no, just get MDP->HDMI from Monoprice.com

 

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iAlexG

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• Aug 11, 2009

• #8

Tallest Skil said:

Fewer conversions, so it's your call. You can just get a Mini DisplayPort-HDMI adapter, though.

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i already have the cables i stated above. I was just wondering if the picture would be better with DVI direct?

 

Tallest Skil

macrumors P6

• Aug 11, 2009

• #9

iAlexG said:

i already have the cables i stated above. I was just wondering if the picture would be better with DVI direct?

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I can't imagine that there would be a difference. Your signal is completely digital all the way through, so there shouldn't be any degradation.

 

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iAlexG

macrumors 6502a

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• Aug 11, 2009

• #10

Tallest Skil said:

I can't imagine that there would be a difference. Your signal is completely digital all the way through, so there shouldn't be any degradation.

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Thanks, if i buy the monitor in the link above (best buy) would the input fill the screen? because when I plug in my 40" Samsung the whole screen is visible but does not fill the screen (sides blank about 2-3 inches) Sorry i cant show you a picture as I am on holiday.