Best External Monitor (cheap?)

[cambookpro]

Hi all.
After deciding I will order a new 2011 MBP, I have also decided that I'd like an external monitor!
After shelling out £2k on a computer, I don't exactly have a huge budget.
Ideally I'm looking for an external display (20-25") that will work with the new MBP.

My budget is probably £100-250. Not a lot.

Would love an ACD but simply too expensive... Getting spoilt by using a 21" iMac at a friends house so an external looks the way to go. Thanks!

Ps I'll be getting the MBP with the high res display if that makes a difference. Thanks.

 

[vanvalkinburgh]

Dell makes some nice displays.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/sna.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~topic=ultrasharp_monitor

I have a cheap Acer Monitor x223w, don't think they make it anymore. Its good enough for me after I calibrated it with a Huey Pro.

Asus seems to have good reviews on newegg, I've never owned a Asus monitor though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007617 50001315&IsNodeId=1&name=ASUS

 

[cambookpro]

Okay, these look good:

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=446765

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=446773

A few Qs:

1. Which one is better? They seem the same except one has a HDMI port.

2. Which one would work best with a new MBP?

3. What adapter for the TB port will I need?


Sorry for all the Qs but never bought an external monitor!

 

[vanvalkinburgh]

Okay, these look good:

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=446765

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=446773

A few Qs:

1. Which one is better? They seem the same except one has a HDMI port.

2. Which one would work best with a new MBP?

3. What adapter for the TB port will I need?


Sorry for all the Qs but never bought an external monitor!

The only difference I see is one has HDMI and the other doesn't. If you don't need HDMI then buy the one without it.

Either of them should work good with a new MBP.

You'll need a mini display port to DVI adapter.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10428&cs_id=1042802&p_id=5106&seq=1&format=2

Those monitors don't come with a DVI cable either, so you'd need one of those too.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10209&cs_id=1020902&p_id=2408&seq=1&format=2

 

[cambookpro]

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Thanks!!
Looks like I'll get one of them then... Can't believe Apple ask £25 for an adapter, thanks for the third party link.

Now to shell out the £60 for the Apple Keyboard I'll need (want)...

 

[hatersgonnahate]

bought a 24inch dell recently. my monoprice cable didnt work for it. had to get a belkin adapter

 

[Blipp]

I'd recommend the Dell U2311H, you can't beat having such an inexpensive IPS panel display on your desk. I haven't seen a better monitor in that price range.

 

[vanvalkinburgh]

bought a 24inch dell recently. my monoprice cable didnt work for it. had to get a belkin adapter

I have two monoprice adapters, HDMI and VGA, both work for me.

 

[FOX160]

I use an Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD TV/Monitor includes freeview £ 190.00p
Brilliant hooked to my 13 inch MBP

 

[rhkamra]

Another recommendation for the Dell U2311H. We have several at my work attached to various Macs and they work perfect. Dell also has a great return policy for their monitors.

 

[hatersgonnahate]

I have two monoprice adapters, HDMI and VGA, both work for me.

i also have the 2011 mbp maybe something about the thunderbolt causing it not to work.

 

[DarwinOSX]

Dells quality is highly variable and if you have any issues they will put you through hell getting them fixed. Take a look at the NEC EA231wm 23 inch for IPS for around $250.