There was an error in my post just above. I meant to write 1920x1080--which is what I intend to use--and I've corrected that now. Thanks again.
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There was an error in my post just above. I meant to write 1920x1080--which is what I intend to use--and I've corrected that now. Thanks again.
Oh, yep it'll work well for you I think, and with regular 2x (i.e. not a 'scaled' resolution) it's much less likely to have performance issues. (Even on the MBP there is a warning about the performance impact of a scaled resolution)
Not sure how i've managed to miss this thread to date, but glad I found it.
Considering the '18 Mini to replace my 27" '11 iMac and side 21" monitor, because I realized the wall space in front of my desk would exactly support a single 43" 4K UHD TV. Because I've enjoyed my 55" TCL Roku, the s517 43" gets good reviews from RTINGS as a monitor option.
Considering the costs savings (TCL - <$300!), the cleanliness, other feature benefits (can use for other purposes in my office, screen real estate), etc - I have this overriding sense this is a bit of "too good to be true". And I'm thinking that comes in the form of sharpness of image, is my seating position too close for this size screen (32-35" away), heat output, or whatever it may be.
I'm not stuck on the TCL, just using it as an example. Appreciate any and all insight, suggestions and recommendations. (should add I use this set up additionally as a "tv spot" in my house, so streaming video while working or just to watch is an important use, along w/ normal day to day work stuff)
Considering the '18 Mini to replace my 27" '11 iMac and side 21" monitor, because I realized the wall space in front of my desk would exactly support a single 43" 4K UHD TV. Because I've enjoyed my 55" TCL Roku, the s517 43" gets good reviews from RTINGS as a monitor option.
Considering the costs savings (TCL - <$300!), the cleanliness, other feature benefits (can use for other purposes in my office, screen real estate), etc - I have this overriding sense this is a bit of "too good to be true". And I'm thinking that comes in the form of sharpness of image, is my seating position too close for this size screen (32-35" away), heat output, or whatever it may be.
I'm not stuck on the TCL, just using it as an example. Appreciate any and all insight, suggestions and recommendations. (should add I use this set up additionally as a "tv spot" in my house, so streaming video while working or just to watch is an important use, along w/ normal day to day work stuff)
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Anyone have thoughts about this: https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27UD68-W-4k-uhd-led-monitor
They are not making it anymore (at least under this same number), but there are still places where I can find it for sale.
They are not making it anymore (at least under this same number), but there are still places where I can find it for sale.
All MacOS users have to consider that most if not all screens above 40" will be BGR pixel arrangement. Apple assumes RGB arrangement and fonts will not look so good on BGR panels. This makes TVs not a good choice for us unfortunately. The sweet spot currently is perhaps with 4k 32" screens. It can be very difficult to find out if a screen is BGR. I'm not sure why manufacturers don't put that in the specs along with all that other stuff.
So is 2440p not a good resolution for an external monitor for the MacMini?
I've got a 2010 27" iMac in need of replacing and I'm planning to get a new Mac Mini but need to buy a new monitor at the same time. Currently I use my 2440p iMac screen as a external display for my Gaming PC (back when Apple still allowed this!) and while I'm not against a 4K display the kind of GPU power required to get reasonable 4K gaming performance/quality put me off.
I've got a 2010 27" iMac in need of replacing and I'm planning to get a new Mac Mini but need to buy a new monitor at the same time. Currently I use my 2440p iMac screen as a external display for my Gaming PC (back when Apple still allowed this!) and while I'm not against a 4K display the kind of GPU power required to get reasonable 4K gaming performance/quality put me off.
You must be thinking 1440p? It is OK. It is just pixel peeping people who find it bad. If you never had problem how text looks on your 1440p iMac, then 1440p will probably be fine for you, and will be the best for gaming. If you do not have enough graphics power to game on 4K, do not buy 4K. 1440p on 4K looks horrible, just like 720p on 1080p.
I'm starting to warm to the idea of getting a 4K display. It seems everywhere I look they get recommended to be used with Macs (probably because Mojave is Retina-optimized). Plus they have that handy USB-C/Thunderbolt connectivity. I do multitask and often if not always have at least 2-3 windows/tabs open that I need to look simultaneously which is very difficult to do with my current setup (iMac 21.5" 1080p). Still, I worry that there will be more cons than pros if I pull the trigger on a 27" 4K display. Will the fonts/websites be too small? Will there be any other advantage to 4K 27" screen other than crisp text if most of time I just browse, play Youtube clips (probably at sub-4K res as my internet connection is only 10M), do some word processing and some light AV editing stuff? Would a 25" 1080p-1440p do concerning my usage and result in a lot less scaling?
My current main contenders are the Dell U2518D (1440p) and the LG 27UK850 (4K). The LG would have all the bells and whistles (although, sadly, when using the USB-C/Thunderbolt connection the USB hub on the LG will only have USB2.0) and even the price point is acceptable. However, there are a worrying number of reports of people having backlight bleed in their LG displays. I previously thought of Dell U2718Q but it seems these are not Apple-tested displays and some have reported issues regarding this.
My current main contenders are the Dell U2518D (1440p) and the LG 27UK850 (4K). The LG would have all the bells and whistles (although, sadly, when using the USB-C/Thunderbolt connection the USB hub on the LG will only have USB2.0) and even the price point is acceptable. However, there are a worrying number of reports of people having backlight bleed in their LG displays. I previously thought of Dell U2718Q but it seems these are not Apple-tested displays and some have reported issues regarding this.
Where are you getting this from? That has not been my experience at all. 1080p content looks the exact same, as long as it’s being played on a monitor capable of displaying 1080p content (or greater).
Not in my experience, sorry. It looks blurry and painful to look at.
What advantages are you looking for?
Do you want pixelation on your monitor? If so, stick with low resolution displays. If not, go with a high resolution 4K display. Simple.
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Do you have a specific example? Why would it look blurry?
I recently picked up an LG 32UD99-W 4K display on Amazon (it was on for an amazing sale price a couple weeks ago; hopefully it'll come back to the sale for Black Friday).
Currently I'm using it with my MacBook until the Mini arrives, but so far I've been blown away by the colour reproduction and the plethora of calibration options. I'm noticing things in my photos that I've never seen before. And the built in speakers are reasonably good for day-to-day use (though I have studio monitors for more serious work). The USB3 hub (2 ports) is nice, too.
Currently I'm using it with my MacBook until the Mini arrives, but so far I've been blown away by the colour reproduction and the plethora of calibration options. I'm noticing things in my photos that I've never seen before. And the built in speakers are reasonably good for day-to-day use (though I have studio monitors for more serious work). The USB3 hub (2 ports) is nice, too.
i bet the best monitor for the new mac mini and the new ipad pro will be the 2019 Apple Display
does any one have any advise as which monitor would replicate a 27 inch 2009 imac display for the mini ? or better? its 2560 x 1440
Thanks
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The LG 5K monitor available in the Apple store is the only 27” glossy monitor I can think of. It is beautiful, but very expensive.
Ordered my mini last night i5/256SSD/16GB and am planning on hooking it up to the Dell S2719DC along with my Surface Book 2.
Not sure how it’s going to perform as this is my first Mini. It’s going to replace my aging 2011 27” iMac.
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/del...ref=p13n_ena_pdp_vv&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
Not sure how it’s going to perform as this is my first Mini. It’s going to replace my aging 2011 27” iMac.
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/del...ref=p13n_ena_pdp_vv&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
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