Which Cinema screen

[Rugbydman]

hi
I have a late 2009 13" MacBook Pro
Which Apple Cinema screen should I be looking for on eBay
Thanks
[doublepost=1518868291][/doublepost]Would this work

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/132506757706

 

[Rugbydman]

How much do you think I should pay for this screen?

 

[Poki]

Yes, the ones with mini Display Port (24" and 27") will work perfectly fine with your MBP.

Since they're Apple branded, the used prices are usually quite inflated though. You probably shouldn't pay more than 500 bucks for one of these, maybe a bit more if you really want that design. But then you're coming in a territory where you could get a nice 4k screen.

 

[Rugbydman]

Yes, the ones with mini Display Port (24" and 27") will work perfectly fine with your MBP.

Since they're Apple branded, the used prices are usually quite inflated though. You probably shouldn't pay more than 500 bucks for one of these, maybe a bit more if you really want that design. But then you're coming in a territory where you could get a nice 4k screen.

What would i look for in a 3rd party screen. would it power the macbook?

 

[Fishrrman]

You don't want one of those.
Get a MODERN display instead...

 

[Rugbydman]

You don't want one of those.
Get a MODERN display instead...

can you recommend one

 

[Apple fanboy]

can you recommend one

What do you use the monitor for?
Gaming?
Designer
Photographer
Videographer
Email and web browsing

What size screen would you ideally want?
24"
27"
32"

What's your budget?

Answer those questions then we can help you.

But the Apple Cinema screens are glossy fingerprint magnets that are overpriced on the second hand market imo.

 

[Rugbydman]

What do you use the monitor for?
Gaming?
Designer
Photographer
Videographer
Email and web browsing

What size screen would you ideally want?
24"
27"
32"

What's your budget?

Answer those questions then we can help you.

But the Apple Cinema screens are glossy fingerprint magnets that are overpriced on the second hand market imo.

So basically my iMac died and 2006 macbook is old. so I'm looking for a cheap screen to see how i get on and maybe wait until new macbook pros released.

i use it for email, Skype, word, powerpoint excel, and watching video that i often have to clip into smaller sections

 

[Apple fanboy]

So basically my iMac died and 2006 macbook is old. so I'm looking for a cheap screen to see how i get on and maybe wait until new macbook pros released.

i use it for email, Skype, word, powerpoint excel, and watching video that i often have to clip into smaller sections

So for a cheap screen I'd look at Dell or BenQ.

 

[Rugbydman]

So for a cheap screen I'd look at Dell or BenQ.

so I'm looking for a dvi connector for my mid 2006 macbook pro?
[doublepost=1518972396][/doublepost]it would need a camera for Skype

 

[Apple fanboy]

so I'm looking for a dvi connector for my mid 2006 macbook pro?

A DVI to HDMI connector would be pretty cheap.

 

[Rugbydman]

correction from above i have a mid not late 2009 macbook pro. will that cinema screen still work

 

[Apple fanboy]

correction from above i have a mid not late 2009 macbook pro. will that cinema screen still work

Then you have a Mini DisplayPort?

In which case you should be good without an adaptor.

 

[Rugbydman]

Then you have a Mini DisplayPort?

In which case you should be good without an adaptor.

Thanks for your help
The monitor will need a camera though for Skype

 

[Apple fanboy]

Thanks for your help
The monitor will need a camera though for Skype

That will limit your options. You could get an external camera.
Or something like this.

 

[Rugbydman]

That will limit your options. You could get an external camera.
Or something like this.

Thanks

 

[groove-agent]

It's too bad Apple stopped making cinema screens. They should make a TB3 screen with an eGPU.