connecting Dell U2415 to rMBP

[ekinnyc]

couldnt find a straight answer while searching so throwing this out there

just picked up a U2415 (awesome deal on tigerdirect if anyone is interested ). the connector specs are listed as

Connectivity
2 HDMI(MHL) connector
1 Mini DisplayPort
1 DisplayPort (version 1.2)
1 DisplayPort out (MST)

what would be the best way to connect to my rMBP? looks like it comes with a DP to mini-DP cable in the box - can i just use that and call it a day, or am i better off using HDMI?

i ultimately want to get a TB dock like the Elgato2 or the Belkin Thunderbolt2, so my guess is the DP cable will apply there as well?

 

[qcmacmini]

The DP to miniDP cable will work fine out of the box.

 

[xbpr]

Cheaper than $299?

 

[ekinnyc]

Cheaper than $299?

it was $299 but there is $20 off if you check out using the Visa Checkout process, and another $20 rebate for any order over $100 (ends tomorrow i think), so effectively after shipping to NYC, it came out to $271

 

[xbpr]

Solid deal. Thanks for the info.

 

[pscl]

hey guys

i just ordered 2 of them...

how did u connected the display? does the included cable work with the thunderbolt ports on the macbook?

what about daisy-chaining? did u tried that?

i just want to know if i must order a DisplayPort to Thunderbolt Cable?!

greetings

 

[pscl]

No one?

 

[qcmacmini]

No one?

My reply, the second post in this thread, applies to you also. Thunderbolt = Mini DisplayPort in terms of connector, but you can't daisy chain as it won't support DisplayPort 1.2.

 

[pscl]

My reply, the second post in this thread, applies to you also. Thunderbolt = Mini DisplayPort in terms of connector, but you can't daisy chain as it won't support DisplayPort 1.2.

Thank you!