Can anyone give input on the screen quality compared to a Macbook Pro w/ Retina? Better? Worse? Any details
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I use mine next to a Macbook Pro with Retina. The quality isn't bad but obviously not as clear as retina. The resolution isn't as high. I have to strain a bit with smaller fonts but everything else is fine.
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you are comparing a 14" 2K display with a 24" 1080p display of course the mac will have much better resolution.
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I use them side by side with a Rain laptop stand. Height together is good. The Retina display is clearly sharper, but almost to a ridiculous level. There is a noticeable resolution difference between the two screens. However, I drag windows between monitors all the time and it doesn't really bother me at all. Hadn't actually noticed until this question was posed.
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it is amazing laptop, however i would wait until the new version hits the market (has a much more powerful gpu and almost retina display similar to apple products), should be pretty soon!
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I am going to guess you are looking for great color reproduction since you are using a Mac. If that is the case I won't I advise you to buy this monitor because although it is a great monitor and performs really well(price to performance ratio) the color reproduction is not that good and the colors look a bit faded, not as bright or crisp as you would want it to be. Hope this answers your question.
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The ASUS screen lacks the color and clarity that the MacBook has. They do not compliment each other. Nor does the ASUS screen refresh in sync and images appear broken or shakey. Not a good match.
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If you spend the extra $300 on the more expensive MacBook Pro you get the following: - a faster processor (2.53GHz vs. 2.26GHz) - more memory (4GB vs. 2GB) - bigger hard disk (250GB vs. 160GB) These are all desirable things, however you can do the memory and hard disk upgrades yourself (probably for less than $300). It involves removing the bottom panel (something like a dozen screws) and replacing the hardware. I have not done it myself yet, but it does not look too difficult. I plan to wait for SSD and 8GB RAM prices to drop. The processor is about 11.2% faster, and I doubt that can be upgraded later. However, for me 11.2% is not a significant difference. The faster processor also generates more heat and uses more battery power, so it's a trade off. You could also increase performance with a faster hard drive, but that too would eat into the battery life (which is why I am waiting for the solid state drive prices to drop). Snow Leopard promises to run more efficiently than Leopard, so be sure to sign up for the Snow Leopard up-to-date program so you'll get the latest software when it comes out in September (it's a $10 fee). AppleCare is like an extended warranty. I believe you have up to a year after your initial purchase to sign up for it. It gives you an extra 2 years of service coverage and continues your telephone support after the initial 90 days. I am more of a do-it-yourself guy, so I didn't consider it, but it would be nice knowing you are covered. I bought it for my Mac Mini, but I never used it.
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If this is my only computer and I edit a lot of photos, I would get the MacBook Pro with retina display. If it's for "normal" use, I would get the Air.
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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.
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No. It doesn't have a Retina display. Its resolution is 1440x900. If you want Retina display, you should buy the Macbook Pro (2560x1600)
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So, I have a BenQ at home, and a TB display at work. PRO BENQ: - The Apple TB only works with Macs. BenQ has connectivity for everything, including Macs, PC's, Playstations, Roku, whatever. - BenQ has brightness controls. TB display is managed exclusively from software, which can break - it did for me! Google around and you'll see a lot of frustrated users playing with firmware or trying to determine if the cable went bad. - The cable leading out of the back on a TB display is NOT removable. The cable DOES go bad, and when it does, it's a trip to the apple store, rather than ordering a new one for $5 off of Amazon. - As mentioned, height adjustment! The TB display sits low. It also doesn't allow for VESA mounts, so no 3rd party solutions like a swing-arm or aftermarket stand will work for it either. Just phonebooks. - Same resolution, aspect ratio, screen size, panel type, etc., although BenQ is slightly matte (a big pro IMO). - Another big difference: the BenQ is $400 cheaper! (Edit: now $550 cheaper, as the BenQ just dropped to a steal at $450). Or you can get a refurb TB, but I bet the warranty on that isn't as sexy. PRO Apple Thunderbolt: - The TB display acts somewhat like a docking station for Macs. Plug ethernet, USB3, firewire, other stuff into the monitor, and that all works seamlessly just by connecting power and a thunderbolt cable to your mac. Great when it works! - Made with rare-earth materials that match your Macbook metal body. Hope this helps!
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I would go for a Mac air 11 or sony pro 11 inch. I am not super happy about this. The screen quality is really low.
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I would love to own a 13' Macbook Pro. In fact, it would be my ideal laptop. I just can't justify dropping $1,200+ for an Apple laptop with similar specs to this Asus notebook, even if they do get Sandy Bridge in March.
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The new retina display models have the new processor that has a better battery life. I think the OS is the same for both. May be wrong, but in my opinion, if you don't need the longer battery life then the older retina models should be just fine.
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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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hello i need to know this laptop is coming with Retina display or it's old version display ?
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You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you.
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I have a 13" MacBook Pro, however it does not have retina display, but it fits great. It would fit a bigger or smaller screen than what I have. Hope this helps.
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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.