MacBook Pro with External Monitor
Dec 25, 2019 12:15:11 #
frjeff
Loc: Mid-Michigan
Contemplating adding an external monitor (Dell 25”, 2560X1440) to my mid 2012 MacBook Pro. What has led me to this thought is the difficulty I am having getting a higher resolution external monitor running on a 1 year old Acer laptop.
So, should it work if I run a mini-DisplayPort cable from the MBP to the mini-DisplayPort on the Dell monitor?
If I am understanding correctly, the MMBP’s Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU should not have a problem driving the 2560X1440 resolution?
Appreciate the help in skinning this cat.........
So, should it work if I run a mini-DisplayPort cable from the MBP to the mini-DisplayPort on the Dell monitor?
If I am understanding correctly, the MMBP’s Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU should not have a problem driving the 2560X1440 resolution?
Appreciate the help in skinning this cat.........
Dec 26, 2019 07:29:44 #
Dec 26, 2019 08:45:16 #
I can't comment on the Mid 2012 MBP's ability to support 2560 X 1440 display resolution. I can verify that it will support 1920 X 1080 with ease as can be seen in the attached screen clip from my MBP and its attached Samsung display. The combination works well and very reliably.
(Sorry . . no way to attach image . .. trust me it works perfectly!)
(Sorry . . no way to attach image . .. trust me it works perfectly!)
Dec 26, 2019 09:44:18 #
mflowe
Loc: Port Deposit, MD
frjeff wrote:
Contemplating adding an external monitor (Dell 25”... (show quote)
You should have no problem. According to the support section of Apple's website your MBP should support up to 2560 x 1600.
Dec 26, 2019 09:45:31 #
Dec 26, 2019 10:17:17 #
frjeff wrote:
Contemplating adding an external monitor (Dell 25”... (show quote)
I just added a 24" BenQ monitor https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1397520-REG/benq_sw240_24_ips_wuxga.html
to my mid 2013 15" macbook pro. It came with a firewire input cable. That and plug in the power was all that was needed. Can't beleive I didd't do this years ago.
Dec 26, 2019 10:22:08 #
It will work. I use a 25” ultra sharp dell with a 2015 MBP and it works well. One downside is that I must use a xrite display 1 device to calibrate it. Others don’t work. Your video card is a limitation. Why can’t you use the much newer Acer?
Dec 26, 2019 12:02:26 #
Dec 26, 2019 17:02:23 #
I have the 2015 (or so) Mac Pro with Dell 24". Works great. Thinking of moving to 27"
Dec 26, 2019 18:35:54 #
frjeff
Loc: Mid-Michigan
morkie1891 wrote:
It will work. I use a 25” ultra sharp dell with a 2015 MBP and it works well. One downside is that I must use a xrite display 1 device to calibrate it. Others don’t work. Your video card is a limitation. Why can’t you use the much newer Acer?
I just bought a 25 Dell Ultrasharp today. It should work on the Acer no problem. Asked about the MacBook as a backup option if the Acer won’t drive it. Thanks.
Dec 26, 2019 18:52:01 #
frjeff wrote:
I just bought a 25 Dell Ultrasharp today. It should work on the Acer no problem. Asked about the MacBook as a backup option if the Acer won’t drive it. Thanks.
I believe you will enjoy it. Great value monitor. I set mine to 1980x1240 to accommodate my eyes!
Dec 26, 2019 19:04:07 #
frjeff
Loc: Mid-Michigan
morkie1891 wrote:
I believe you will enjoy it. Great value monitor. I set mine to 1980x1240 to accommodate my eyes!
Good to know. I’ll post my results. Thanks for all of the help. Happy New Year!
Dec 27, 2019 00:07:08 #
frjeff wrote:
Contemplating adding an external monitor (Dell 25”... (show quote)
2560x1600 max resolution on the 13”. At least that on the 15”. It’ll work fine.
Dec 27, 2019 01:50:06 #
Jus got the BenQ 240 monitor. Not terribly expensive and calibrated in short order. All is well.
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