Have MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) need monitor

[3wood]

This older MBP is fast with an SSD and suits my uncomplicated needs. Would like to go the external monitor route for more screen real estate which I had gotten used to on previously owned iMac 27"

Specs for my MBP are here

https://support.apple.com/kb/sp653?locale=en_US

I'd like to get a 27" external at around $300 or less. Can go a little higher if I have to. Have been reading up on the
BenQ GW2765HT 27-Inch 2560x1440 IPS Monitor, 4ms, 100% sRGB, HDMI

Would be glad for suggestions on a monitor to suit this MBP. I do not expect one in this price range to equal retina performance....that's ok. Also, any special cables needed?

Thank you
RW

 

[Fishrrman]

A good place to start looking:
Comprehensive List of S-IPS/H-IPS/e-IPS and other IPS Based LCD Monitors

I've had a Viewsonic 27" for the last 4 years, been a fine display.

 

[3wood]

A good place to start looking:
Comprehensive List of S-IPS/H-IPS/e-IPS and other IPS Based LCD Monitors

I've had a Viewsonic 27" for the last 4 years, been a fine display.

Thanks......what model Viewsonic?
Are you using it with 2012 retina 15" MBP?

 

[Fishrrman]

I use the Viewsonic (I think it's a "2770", only 1080p resolution, but fine for me) with a late-2012 Mac Mini.

 

[3wood]

Thanks Fishrrman, will look up the Viewsonics. Went to Costco this afternoon. Surprisingly they had almost nothing to look at. BJ's, Best Buy, and Amazon should yield something.

 

[Fishrrman]

Don't rush.
Take your time.
Go to amazon and "read the reviews".

I don't know whether a 2012 MBPro can support 4k.
It could surely do 1440p.

If I replace the display I have now, I'd consider one of the more recent 32" displays that are native 1440p. A pixel size of .27mm or so is about my "lower limit" but still ok.

 

[ApolloBoy]

I don't know whether a 2012 MBPro can support 4k.
It could surely do 1440p.

The max it can do is 2560x1600.

 

[3wood]

I went to Best Buy this morning and bought this......
LG - 29" IPS LED FHD 21:9 UltraWide FreeSync Monitor

• Model: 29UM60-P

http://bit.ly/2B9c1tZ

Just got it set up with the MBP. Looks pretty decent. Using the HDMI to HDMI connection.
$180 plus tax, good price.
Best Buy said I have until January to return it. I think I'll keep it.

I see that this morning (11/28) price at Best Buy has risen $20 from the $179.99 I paid at Best Buy yesterday. Guess it was a Cyber Monday deal.

Thanks to all for your information and help.

Reed.

 

[3wood]

Just thought I'd pass along a recommendation of a vertical laptop holder I received today. If you need one, this one's excellent in quality and price. BTW, I have no connection with the company.