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Connecting rMBP to 30 inch monitor

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carolle

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Sep 7, 2012
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I'm trying to connect rMBP to a 30 inch monitor (Dell U3011t). The native resolution of the monitor is 2560x1600.

(1) I first tried to hook up with DVI cable. Failed. It says that I need a dual-link cable, which is expensive.

(2) HDMI cable works, but can't get to the maximum resolution. I can only get 1900x1200 resolution.

What should I do? Do I must buy a dual-link DVI cable? I'm so confused.
 
Yes, you must buy a Dual-Link DVI adapter, maybe you can get a used one via eBay or Amazon. Or you could take a look at what MonoPrice is offering (link in below quote).

Mini DisplayPort (MDP) / Thunderbolt
Mini DisplayPort is the current digital standard on all current Macs to transfer video to an external display or TV. It has been introduced in 10/2008 with the release of the Unibody MacBook and MacBook Pros and has gradually been adopted on all other Macs.
MDP is capable of transmitting video, and since 2010, audio too. MDP is a miniaturised version of DisplayPort. It is also license free and can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600, which Mini DVI and Micro DVI are not able to do.
Since 2011, all Macs come with a Thunderbolt port, which is meant for fast data transfer and also as means to connect to an external display device to mirror or extend the Mac's screen.
To learn more about Thunderbolt (TB) and its compatibility with Mini DisplayPort (MDP): Introducing Thunderbolt​
MR_video_out_Mac_Mini_DP.png
MDP adapters and cables can be bought online from:


Also of interest: "What is "Mini DisplayPort"? Is it an industry-standard? How is it different from or better than Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI?"
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