MacBook Pro and 30" ACD question...

[brettjohn]

Hey guys i'm just curious about something.

i'm looking at purchasing a 30" ACD for my MacBook Pro and wondering about screen resolution.

If I opt for the 30" will it only run at 1680 x 1050 (my MBP's max resolution)?

If so then i'm guessing it would be a waste of money as it wouldn't offer more screen real estate or am I off the mark here

thanks in advance

 

[swiftaw]

If you mirror the displays it will run at the same resolution as the mbp, if you extend the desktop then it will run at its full resolution.

 

[hayduke]

No. The old Powerbooks (>12") and the MPBs all run the 30" at native resolution. I just got one, for my MacPro. Just, absolutely wonderful.

 

[eddietr]

The C2D MBPs can certainly run the 30" at it's full resolution. That's if you run it non-mirrored, or with the MBP closed.

I'm pretty sure the older CD MBPs can do the same.

 

[brettjohn]

great. thanks so much for quick response.

looks like a 30" for me

 

[brettjohn]

The C2D MBPs can certainly run the 30" at it's full resolution. That's if you run it non-mirrored, or with the MBP closed.

I'm pretty sure the older CD MBPs can do the same.

cool thanks alot. i have a C2D MBP so all should be good then

appreciate the fast responses