Macbook Pro with LG 34UM65 External Monitor Issue

[baidoc]

Hello guys,

I just bought my first and new external monitor LG 34UM65 21:9 UltraWide (34") for my Macbook Pro Retina (MID 2012)

Link to monitor: http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34UM65-P-ultrawide-monitor

I connected it via DVI to DisplayPort (also tried with HDMI, same issue)

First:

I reached the almost recommended resolution with the software SwitchResX, by adding manually the custom resolution, without that software, the OSX didn't show me the resolution.

My configuration of SwitchResX:

The issue is that I'm not really satisfied with the quality it gives me. The text quality, the font, looks kind of fuzzy or jagged (and yes, I have the LCD font smoothing activated)

Is it normal? Have I done something wrong? Can I reach better quality?

I bought yesterday this cable: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B008XTW666/ref=pe_386171_51767411_TE_M3T1_dp_1

Can I except more from it?

PS: Also tried to get HiDPI to my current resolution, hoping for a better quality, but I couldn't get it, only with low resolution, which is worse, but the text-quality seemd better. (method Quartz Debug)

Thank you.

 

[Samuelsan2001]

1080p monitor at that size??

To be honest that is the same resolution and pixel density as a 32 inch HD TV if you sat that close to a 1080p 32 inch TV you'd have the same issues. That is why Imacs are 1440p in 27 inchs and most larger modern monitors are 1440p.

 

[baidoc]

To be honest that is the same resolution and pixel density as a 32 inch HD TV if you sat that close to a 1080p 32 inch TV you'd have the same issues. That is why Imacs are 1440p in 27 inchs and most larger modern monitors are 1440p.

I see... But it's a PC Monitor not a TV. I've seen a youtube review of this type of monitor, running windows, it was very clear, nicely. I can't reach that qualty with my macbook? There's no way?

(Thanks for your reply)

 

[Samuelsan2001]

Well from the picture...

...the actual text and stuff looks fine but the monitor looks odd and I would say it doesn't look right I run a macbook pro 2013 to a 32 inch TV and get much better results.

It could well be a duff monitor..

 

[johnh57]

I tried a 32" samsung HDTV 1080P MDP - HDMI, and it was basically terrible. It was fair to ok for CAD, but terrible for text - ie. forums, word processing, spreadsheets. I tried all the forced RGB mode setup procedures and spent a lot of time in the calibrating menu's. My conclusion was 1080 lines are just not enough for a large monitor.

I bought a WQHD (2560 x 1440) monitor with display port and it is a huge improvement.

 

[baidoc]

Thanks for the answer,

However, It's simply not worth.. I just bought the LG 34UM95 version from amazon. I will take back the LG 34UM65 tomorrow.

 

[iCheddar]

HDMI and single link DVI from Mac won't drive that resolution. Get yourself a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable and you'll get full resolution.

 

[Stetrain]

Thanks for the answer,

However, It's simply not worth.. I just bought the LG 34UM95 version from amazon. I will take back the LG 34UM65 tomorrow.

Make sure you either use a DisplayPort or Thunderbolt cable with the 34UM95 for full resolution.

 

[boast]

I just read the user manual for that monitor.

that is a dual-link dvi cable, not a single link. So that adapter does not provide enough bandwidth.

try the display port suggestion as above.

 

[baidoc]

Make sure you either use a DisplayPort or Thunderbolt cable with the 34UM95 for full resolution.

Will do

HDMI and single link DVI from Mac won't drive that resolution. Get yourself a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable and you'll get full resolution.

I did, same resolution but native this time..

Tried 'em all:

Best so far, the Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort, I can reach native resolution without software, although, the quality is the same.

I guess I am too picky.. but as a Web Designer, every pixel matters for me. I rather give some extra bucks for a better quality. Initially, I thought the 2560x1080 would be enough for me, but I'm wrong.

Thank you all for the replies!

Peace!

 

[baidoc]

Just wanted to say, I received my UM95 Model, and I'm freaking happy with it. I reach now the 3440x1440 native resolution, via the Mini DisplayPort cable.

One in a lifetime picture