19" screen for macbook? Yes/no?

[Reno404]

Hey guys!

Quick question. Is it relevant to buy a 19 inch external screen for a MacBook (with resolution going up to 1280x1024)?
I used to have a 17" hooked up to my macbook, and if i remember well, the resolution for the external screen could only go up as high as 1280x800.

My point being: should I buy that 19"? Can the macbook handle it?

 

[psycoswimmer]

It should be able to handle it. The MB is more powerful (I think) than the Mac Mini and on the Mac Mini's BTO page you can add a 20" or 23" ACD. I'm sure that if the Mini can handle a 23" ACD the Macbook should be able to handle a 19".

 

[mkrishnan]

Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

I would personally suggest getting a 20" widescreen, but sure, yes, the 19" would work fine.

 

[j26]

Go for it.

I have a 1440x900 19" with my MacBook and it is fantastic.

 

[grum]

I think i will get rid of my two 17" screens i am using on a desktop pc and get one 19" widescreen instead for my new macbook.