What is retina display as opposed to the regular mac pro? Which is better for graphics?
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I did without Retina display on my old Macbook and was perfectly happy, but when I got an iPad 2 with Retina display I decided to get a new MacPro with it. The color is a little richer and since I do lot of "Photo Shopping" of stills and videos, I have not found any deterioration that would discourage me from paying a little extra for it. I would almost compare it to the improvement in picture quality found in HD TV vs. regular TV broadcast.
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While I suspect an Apple representative or an expert in display resolution could better answer your question, my simple, layman's comparison would be like comparing a high definition TV screen to an older analog TV display. The retina display would have more pixels, more vivid colors, better details.
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I'm about to become a switcher (purchasing a macbook for my wife and an imac for myself) so i don't know first-hand, but as far as i've heard, the bottom line is -as usual- the use you'll have for the laptop: Unless you need heavy graphic capabilities (the GPU and the screensize, both for video editing, 3D gaming, etc), i'd say a macbook, not a macbook pro. You can upgrade RAM and HardDisk and have excellent performance without the macbook pro's high price. Hope this helps :)
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It mainly depends on what you would be using the Mac for. The MacBook is a newer model and will perform just as well if not better than the older MacBook Pro. It is very easy to upgrade the RAM and HD on the MacBook which would result in better performance. Video cards have the same amount of VRAM, so they are comparable in that regard. Either Mac would be a good option, but I would personally go with the newer MacBook.
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hi, from wiki: Retina display is a brand name used by Apple for liquid crystal displays that have a pixel density high enough that the human eye is unable to discern individual pixels at a typical viewing distance. These little 10 inch or so displays have higher resolutions than my HD 42 inch monitor.
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My guess is it's lighter, has more RAM, better graphics. Because no matter what system you get, if you clear it and have Apple install the latest OS it's all the same. Good luck to you.
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I have mine connected to a 40 inch LG 1080p and it's fantastic. Apples retina displays look better but cost much more. I'm completely satisfied with 1080p and I am perticular about my viewing experience. Hope this helps
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The 15" MacBook Pro laptop? Yes. If it's the retina display model, I'm not so sure.
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Sorry, no retina display here. Native resolution is 800x480. Higher resolutions are scaled down. I must add that it handles this fairly well as it produces a decent quality image. This product is an excellent bargain for the price if you simply need a field test monitor to verify that signal is being passed.
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This monitor has DVI-D (dual link), two HDMI, and a DisplayPort™ (1.2) port to connect to, here are the specifications for what video connections you MacBook Pro Retina (15") supports: https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/. I would recommend using the Display Port 1.2 connection for best quality.
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That sounds like an apple question since their retina display is based on this decades old tech. IPS does have better image quality on still images but lacks on response time for TV viewing.
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We are only using it for normal video projector. Has not been used for a pro retina. So far it has worked well. Thanks.
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This is the professional version of the Mac. It connects to a separate monitor bought independently. It is used for demanding applications like video editing or running many simultaneous programs, perhaps in both Mac and a Windows, which is what I use it for.
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Not sure about best. We have two that employees use with newish MacBook airs. Our choice was all about consistency of screen coloring display and usability in the future with other apple products. We're pleased. The screen is enormous.
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hi janet - i have had this display since 2011 - the "best" would depend really on what you plan to use it for. I am not an adobe creative type but a novice user and it works just briliantly on a new 2015 Mac Mini. Havent really thought of upgrading. I am considering getting a dell 4k screen though since Apple really hasnt upgraded the line yet.
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I'm sorry, I don't have the retina display I just have the regular MacBook Pro 13 which it fits nicely.
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I don't have a Mac Pro, but I looked up the ports. It looks like the Pro does not have an HDMI port. However, if your TV has a computer connection, you could get an adapter for your DVI output and connect to the TV using a regular monitor cable. You would also have to run a cable for sound from the computer's headphone or speaker port.
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I use a Mac Pro desktop with Radeon Graphics and two 30" Dell U3011 displays.So, I can not relate to the question per se. On the positive side, these displays seem to be very accurate, and with AWESOME resolution.On the negative side, sometimes one of the displays stays off-line after "Sleep" and needs a reboot, which I'd attribute to the operating system or the Radeon Card.Overall, I'd give it a 4.75 rating out of five.