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can the MBP use 1680 x 1050 on 30" ACD?
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Chundles said:
I assume he's talking about the 20" which does 1680x1050 native. I'm not sure why he's talking about Graphics cards though as the restriction only applies tot he 30".
im sorry, i am confused.
i thought if MBP max resolution was 1680x1050, that also would be the max output resolution to whatever display i purchase. I also thought that one may need a "required" video card to make a 2560x1600 resolution on the ACD. Since MBP video card was not listed under the specifications for the ACD, i wasnt sure if it would look good or not.
so the MBP using the 30" ACD is perfectly fine running on both MAX resolutions? 1680x1050 on the MBP and 2560x1600 on the ACD?
i thought if MBP max resolution was 1680x1050, that also would be the max output resolution to whatever display i purchase. I also thought that one may need a "required" video card to make a 2560x1600 resolution on the ACD. Since MBP video card was not listed under the specifications for the ACD, i wasnt sure if it would look good or not.
so the MBP using the 30" ACD is perfectly fine running on both MAX resolutions? 1680x1050 on the MBP and 2560x1600 on the ACD?
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/graphics.html
The max resolution you are speaking of on the MBP is the max resolution of the attached LCD not the max of the graphics card.
The max resolution you are speaking of on the MBP is the max resolution of the attached LCD not the max of the graphics card.
breadz said:
Yes, that is correct. The 17" MBP will display 1680x1050 on it's screen and 2560x1600 on a connected 30" ACD. The 15" MBP will display 1440x900 on it's built in screen and 2560x1600 on a connected 30" ACD. Both at the same time.
There is an error on the Apple Displays page, the required video cards haven't been updated since the Intel switch. Rest assured the MBP will run the 30" ACD with no trouble whatsoever.
breadz said:
Get the Apple. It looks so much cooler, and the price has now dropped, and I think the specs being updated too
i am still debating between that and the dell since the apple + 3 yr warranty is about 140 bucks more.......
is there any other difference besides the backlight?
is there any other difference besides the backlight?
dextertangocci said:Get the Apple. It looks so much cooler, and the price has now dropped, and I think the specs being updated too
well, the dell has more inputs (which you won't use) and more usb ports, but the apple has firewire ports also. I have a 20" ACD and have absolutely no regrets about not going with the cheaper dell.