I have the brand new MacPro and I can't get the 30" Apple Cinema display to appear at full resolution. Does anyone know if this will fix that issue?
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There could be many reasons, but the wrong cable/adapter could sure be one. Are you sure you have a dual link cable or adapter? If you're using the little adapter, then yes, this will fix your problem. It's pricey and eats up a USB port, but it's the only want to run a large monitor.
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There could be many reasons, but the wrong cable/adapter could sure be one. Are you sure you have a dual link cable or adapter?If you're using the little adapter, then yes, this will fix your problem. It's pricey and eats up a USB port, but it's the only want to run a large monitor.
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I haven't used it with a MacPro, so I can't answer your question. I'm currently using it without any issues with both a Mac Mini and a Mac Air 11 inch.
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To get full resolution, you *have* to use a *dual* link DVI adapter like the one here Apple Mini MB571Z/A DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter It has more pins than a normal DVI adapter that are used to generate the higher resolution. The adapter also uses a USB connection. This is to power the adapter and should be connected to a constant power source, powered usb hub or a wall adapter instead of your laptop. You can plug the USB into your laptop, but if it goes to sleep, the adapter loses power and your screen will not display correctly after waking up. To get full resolution, you *have* to use a *dual* link DVI adapter like the one here Apple Mini MB571Z/A DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter It has more pins than a normal DVI adapter that are used to generate the higher resolution. The adapter also uses a USB connection. This is to power the adapter and should be connected to a constant power source, powered usb hub or a wall adapter instead of your laptop. You can plug the USB into your laptop, but if it goes to sleep, the adapter loses power and your screen will not display... » Read More To get full resolution, you *have* to use a *dual* link DVI adapter like the one here Apple Mini MB571Z/A DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter It has more pins than a normal DVI adapter that are used to generate the higher resolution. The adapter also uses a USB connection. This is to power the adapter and should be connected to a constant power source, powered usb hub or a wall adapter instead of your laptop. You can plug the USB into your laptop, but if it goes to sleep, the adapter loses power and your screen will not display correctly after waking up. « Show Less
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Assuming you have the right connector and you have the USB plugged in to the computer (because the extra power is required), you can try going to Display Preferences and hitting the Option key. A button should pop up to show the available resolutions. I had to do this with my 27" monitor.
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First try to change the inputs a few times to see if that works. For me I tried to use their screen fill feature and when I did the screen turned blue. I was about to return it when I tried connecting it to a blue ray player and it unlocked it. Since then I have not tried to use that feature and have had no problems with it. This is technically a flaw in the monitor that I'm over looking because I don't want to go through the hassle of returning it and when Canon releases the firmware update at the end of this month it will allow for a full screen view and at this price point you cannot find a monitor with HDMI out and in, which I love. If this does not help, you may have a defective unit and need to return it. Hopefully that helped, good luck.
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I suggest you call Apple, (800) MYAPPLE, and ask specifically, now that the new MacPro is shipping. I would be surprised if the warranty and AppleCare have changed.
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I was misled by some of these answers, at least for macs ... if you use the DVI cable in the box with a standard minidisplay port to DVI adapter (less than $20), you won't be able to go over 1920x1200. You need a mini display port to display port cable or a mini display port and DUAL LINK DVI adapter (about $90+) to get this to work at 2560x1440 resolution on os x.
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Mac Pro? Then yes. The only part that does not work is during boot. Because it does not have a EFI Rom it only starts working once you get to the login screen. I haven't tried it but this could cause problems if you have encrypted your drive because I believe the password prompt would never show up. Other than that it works perfectly and is a great improvement to drive my 4k display - I can finally use mission control without it stuttering. During updates it can also look like nothing is happening for a while as the update progress is not displayed, just wait. Keep your old card around for new installs or if you run into issues where you need to see the boot process.
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I connected my 2013 retina macbook to a 4k tv and it showed up at 4k resolution, I don't know why this wouldn't.
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I haven't worked withi this monitor on a new iMac 5k. I have worked with it on a 15" 2010 MacBook Pro, a 15" 2012 MacBook Pro, and a 2014 Mac Pro. No issues with macs whatsoever.
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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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Like on Window's PC's, you will have to download the right drivers. It took me about 4 hours to get my new 1080p monitor to work right, had to download 3 or 4 drivers. Make sure that you go to the ViewSonic page to update all your current drivers first, the disk that it comes with does not have the updates on it. You will probably have to go to Apple to get the right Mac drivers too. It's a pain, but the monitor works awesome once you get it set up. I'm extremely pleased with mine, the side viewing is just as good as direct on viewing. One of my laptops that I have set up for this monitor only has 1GB of Ram, and it works just fine with it.
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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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I was wondering the same thing. I just received this and hooked it up to my MacBook Pro and Dell 2713HM. This will not display the max resolution (2500 x 1600) with a MacBook Pro. If you want to connect your Mac and get max resolution read this thread on the Apple Forum: https://discussions.apple.com/message/21188073?searchText=dell%202713#21188073 as an example of why and what to do.
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The main issue is that your Mac has DVI-D port or proper DVI-Dual link gender.By the Nvidia specification, GTX285 support 2560*1660 Resolution.http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-285/specificationsMac OS X is little bit different from Windows OS.So I suggest you find more information before buying this kind of bypass monitor.Otherwise, I just want to suggest Multi port monitor. (RGB, DVI-D, HDMI and DP port)Cheers!
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This display does not display full resolution with MiniDisplayport, MacBook Airs are out of luck. You must use HDMI to HDMI.
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I agree with Collin Flynn, and also would add to his list that there are USB 3 ports on the monitor as well. The Cinema Display only has USB 2. The only advantage to the Apple Display is the power hookup, and if it matters to you, the camera. I have gladly given up the power hookup to be able to adjust the height of the monitor and have no glare.
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As a life long Apple user I'd be the first to tell you if it was worth it for the Apple display, but it's not, not when this screen is $300. This screen would be amazing if it was $600, thats how beautiful it is. Don't get any ideas Asus. Seriously though, don't get the Apple Display. If you buy this screen I personally promise that by the end of month one, you'll love it just as much as the computer you use it with. if you're a gamer I would pass on this display, but for everything else this is what you need. I'm looking at it right now (it's hooked up to my PS4) and i'm smiling. Thats how happy this amazing screen makes me, but to answer your question, it's works perfect with the macbook pro.
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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. 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.
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What projector do you have? Does your Imac have a place for the SVGA Cable to hook up? I don't think the Imac has a place open for the SVGA cable to hook up..?Dan