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Monitor Connect Conffusion

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levilucas03

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Apr 7, 2013
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Its driving me mad... basically i want to connect a monitor up more likely 21" or a 27", mac is the mid 2010 model, which doesn't have thunderbolt but does have the mini port

I want to connect this monitor up so i have my mac screen and this monitor, now do i need an adapter like the kanex c30, were it uses mini port and usb, or can i just buy a miniport to dvi connector....

ITS DRIVNG ME INSANE.... plus the monitor im getting is goings to be an ips monitor which the res it going to be high either the 2,560x1,440 pixels or the 19... X 1080 ??

And i dont care about sound.... i can plug in speakers
 
A simple MDP to DVI adapter will suffice:
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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As for IPS, it does not mean a bigger resolution, it just means a better display technology (better viewing angles, better colours) compared to TN displays (cheaper displays in the 100 to 300 USD range).

A proper 21.5" display will have 1920 x 1080 pixel, a proper 27" display will have 2560 x 1440 pixel, regardless of IPS or TN.
 
oh yes makes allot more sense now.... on your opinion what do you think i should get for a monitor... to be fair i dont want to splash out too much money but want a decent display i only suggested the IPS because my mate bought one and they do look awesome..... but his monitor costs 350 and that was the:

DGM IPS-2701WPH 27".... im just looking for a nice monitor that gives out a decent display.... ideas would help ????
 
levilucas03 said:
oh yes makes allot more sense now.... on your opinion what do you think i should get for a monitor... to be fair i dont want to splash out too much money but want a decent display i only suggested the IPS because my mate bought one and they do look awesome..... but his monitor costs 350 and that was the:

DGM IPS-2701WPH 27".... im just looking for a nice monitor that gives out a decent display.... ideas would help ????
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I am using the Dell U2412M and it is a 16:10 monitor with 1920 x 1200 pixel and an IPS panel and I am very satisfied with it. It is a matte display though, many people do not like them.
 
Yeah pretty nice to be fair gonna read up on it, nice size iswell cheers for your input :D
 
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