Aluminium MacBook, need help choosing a display

[northy014]

Hi, I am not particularly technical, so I kinda need help with this - it's probably quite obvious to some of you, but...

I just bought the new aluminium macbook, and I want to buy either a 15" or 17" lcd monitor for it. I could probably stretch to 19", but whatever.

However, I am not sure how to connect a monitor to the macbook - I heard that there is some new port on the macbook now, so could someone explain if regular monitors will work with it.

N.B. I can't afford to get an apple cinema display - beautiful... but well overpriced.

Thanks.

 

[skorpien]

You would need one of these adapters depending on your display:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MTkzOTY4OA
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=MTkzOTY4OQ

 

[northy014]

Thanks, looks like I need the VGA one.

 

[skorpien]

Careful with the VGA one. It seems people are having issues with Samsung monitors from the reviews on the Apple store page. Good luck with the setup!

 

[futuremac]

I personally don't think its economical going for anything less than a 22" LCD.

 

[Michael CM1]

I have seen ViewSonic 20" monitors for about $200. Don't waste your money on a 15" external monitor for a 13.3" MacBook. Also, don't waste your time on the old VGA/D-Sub only monitors. Digital, duuude. Just search around and you can find a good 20" monitor for under $200. You can probably find a no-name for about $150.

What the people above told you is correct. You need a $30 adapter between the MB's new port and either VGA or DVI, depending on the monitor you get. Wait until you buy the monitor to pick one of those out.

 

[northy014]

Hi, i'm looking at this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-P193W-Crystalbrite-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B000VPG16G/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_text_b if anyone has any ideas.