If I want to match both my macbook and external monitor so they display the exact same image, should I get the spyder4elite or the i1 pro display?
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You don't need the Elite for that, the Spyder Pro works, but you will never get an EXACT match because they are completely different displays. It will get it as close as it can.
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First off - I would recommend getting a better Asus monitor like the 246 or 248 - the one with LED. I sold this one already.Answer to your question is yes. You can connect macbooks to any monitory but you need the display port converter (for hdmi/dvi). As for mac tower, if they take display port, it should not be a problem. Check at the apple store.
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My Mac Pro is a 2007 model, but I believe that all of the video cards from one will work with the other. So, you should have no problem. If you're adding this as an additional video card, instead of a replacement, you're going to want to put it in the top slot (your other card is already in the bottom slot). Then, connect the highest-resolution monitor to the card in the bottom slot. The bottom slot is 16 bit; the top one is 8 bit and all the others are 4 bit. There's supposed to be a performance hit when using anything but the bottom slot, but unless you're using it for video with a high-res monitor, I doubt you'll notice it. My Mac Pro is a 2007 model, but I believe that all of the video cards from one will work with the other. So, you should have no problem. If you're adding this as an additional video card, instead of a replacement, you're going to want to put it in the top slot (your other card is already in the bottom slot). Then, connect the highest-resolution monitor to the card in the bottom slot. The bottom slot is 16 bit; the top one is 8 bit and all the others are 4 bit. There's supposed to be a performance hit when using anything but the bottom slot, but unless you're using it for video with a... » Read More My Mac Pro is a 2007 model, but I believe that all of the video cards from one will work with the other. So, you should have no problem. If you're adding this as an additional video card, instead of a replacement, you're going to want to put it in the top slot (your other card is already in the bottom slot). Then, connect the highest-resolution monitor to the card in the bottom slot. The bottom slot is 16 bit; the top one is 8 bit and all the others are 4 bit. There's supposed to be a performance hit when using anything but the bottom slot, but unless you're using it for video with a high-res monitor, I doubt you'll notice it. « Show Less
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The monitor comes with one displayport to displayport cable and one hdmi cable. NOTE - I am trying to use this with a mac pro late 2013 and the drivers are not working well. I can confirm it woks with my late 2012 MacBook Pro via mini-displayport to displayport cable (1.2 compliant)
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I own a MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) and it works fine between my MBP and my Yamakasi 2560 x 1440 monitor with Display Port input. I haven't personally tried it with a MacPro, but I don't see why it would not work since we're dealing with the same port standards. Perhaps you can give it a try. If it doesn't work you can return it.
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I happen to use both every day - the apple 27 inch at work, and the viewsonic at home. I prefer the viewsonic for the non-glossy finish, adjustable stand, and aesthetic. I'd buy it again in either case. The image quality is great on both monitors, so that wasn't a difference to consider here.
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Either or should work. The D just means Digital, and the I, I think means Integrated. Your Computer will automatically determine based on the Cable connected what your Display will present. Cable works perfectly though. Will have a Max Display 1600x900
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Yes mate, as long as the Apple monitor has a DVI connector, plug the Mini display port into the Macbook, plug the DVI from the monitor and also plugin the USB from Apple monitor into macbook too
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YES! I run my mac book pro with Mini DisplayPort out (mini DisplayPort works in the Thunderbolt jack) to the dual link converter from Apple. It works great and I get full resolution. You will need this adapter and a dual link DVI cable (I think the Crossover monitor comes with the DVI cable). http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MB571Z-DisplayPort-Dual-Link-Adapter/dp/B001IF252C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406122665&sr=8-1&keywords=dual+link+dvi+adapter There is also a less expensive adapter version from Monoprice that should work but I have not tested on my Mac.
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I use this as an external monitor for my 15" MacBook Pro (Early 2008) with DVI. The monitor comes with a DVI-HDMI adapter cable which will allow you to plug it right into your computer. Unless of course, you have the new Mini with HDMI, then its easy. This is a beautiful monitor with an exceptional picture.
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I happen to use both every day - the apple 27 inch at work, and the viewsonic at home.I prefer the viewsonic for the non-glossy finish, adjustable stand, and aesthetic. I'd buy it again in either case. The image quality is great on both monitors, so that wasn't a difference to consider here.
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You should be able to connect the display's DisplayPort (DP) input to one of the Thunderbolt outputs on your MBP. Thunderbolt is compatible with mini-DisplayPort (mDP). I believe the display comes with a mDP to DP cable.
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Yes, it is. If you have a pre-HDMI port MacBook, make you sure you pick up a Mini DisplayPort adapter: HDMI, DVI, or VGA (your choice). I use this display with my early-2011 MacBook Pro 13".
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I use my Cinema Display with a MacBook Air and couldn't be happier. The colors and screen resolution is outstanding. Definitely a great choice.
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I use window base which we must set it to recognize 2 monitors. I think it may be the similar. You may want to search on how to set macbook to recognize the extra monitor.
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It's been awile since I have used a displayport adapter, but from my previous experience the cables, being short yet also having to bend a lot makes them tend to give out. With that said I would go with the BlueRigger since their cables seem to be very well made in general. Also, with some third party displayport adapters, the end that plugs into your Mac is sometimes oversized which can interfere with surrounding ports (admittedly I don't know what the back of a Mac Mini looks like). The BlueRigger looks like it would fit without interfering with any surrounding ports. I would take it over an official Apple adapter: BlueRigger Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to DVI Female Adapter Cable It's been awile since I have used a displayport adapter, but from my previous experience the cables, being short yet also having to bend a lot makes them tend to give out. With that said I would go with the BlueRigger since their cables seem to be very well made in general. Also, with some third party displayport adapters, the end that plugs into your Mac is sometimes oversized which can interfere with surrounding ports (admittedly I don't know what the back of a Mac Mini looks like). The BlueRigger looks like it would fit without interfering with any surrounding ports. I would take it over... » Read More It's been awile since I have used a displayport adapter, but from my previous experience the cables, being short yet also having to bend a lot makes them tend to give out. With that said I would go with the BlueRigger since their cables seem to be very well made in general. Also, with some third party displayport adapters, the end that plugs into your Mac is sometimes oversized which can interfere with surrounding ports (admittedly I don't know what the back of a Mac Mini looks like). The BlueRigger looks like it would fit without interfering with any surrounding ports. I would take it over an official Apple adapter: BlueRigger Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to DVI Female Adapter Cable « Show Less
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I just returned my HP Envy 27-inch monitor to Amazon. I too have a 2012 MacBook Pro (13") and attempted to hook it up to the monitor via HDMI (adapted from thunderbolt? - not the mini video port of old). The picture was horrible, fonts were unreadable. A 90-minute call to HP support revealed that they have no driver support for Mac and all the fiddling with the settings on the Mac did not solve the problem. Oddly, I have my MacBook Pro hooked up to an older HP 23" monitor via HDMI and it works like a charm. Not sure what the difference is between the two monitors, but there it is.