How do I set up the monitor to get the full 2560x1080 resolution. I have a macbook pro, but I don't have 2560x1080 as a resolution option.
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You have three options as I ran into the same problem with my MacBook Air. 1) Hold down the option button when clicking the "scaled" radio button within the display preferences. This may reveal the resolution option. 2) Install ScreenResX and set a custom resolution. While this worked for me, it was a pain and I don't recommend it. http://www.madrau.com/ 3) Buy a mini display port to display port cable. When I bought this for $10 on amazon, plugging it in simply worked right out of the gate. No tricks necessary. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7RJQPY/
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Hello from Ecomade Arena, That is good question. Due to OS X restriction, Macbook with HDMI max resolution rate is 1920*1080 only. However, windows with HDMI max resolution rate is 2560*1440 (HDMI 1.4 supported graphic card only) so, Macbook user should be connect monitor via DP (Thunderbolt) port only. ASIN : B00HLCNNUO is 27QW DP model. It has DP port. Thank you
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Highest resolution I've used is 2560 x 1440... I have it hooked up to a 27" Thunderbolt Display. But I know you can "daisy chain" at least two thunderbolt displays together with a cable. No VGA out of the Mac Mini, if that's what you're asking.
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1920x1080 pixel full HD native resolution. This things a beauty. It's a dual monitor setup with the latest iMac and looks better
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don't use hdmi. use mini displayport ("Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable" is like $5 on amazon) to display 2560 x 1080 perfectly.
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Hello Ben. Your question asks if an HDMI cable can support his resolution. I'm not sure what you mean by "this resolution", but if you mean 2560x1080, yes it does. I plugged in an HDMI cable to the monitor and it automatically set my Windows screen resolution to 2560x1080. Hope that helps.
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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 am currently running this monitor at its native 4K (ultraHD) resolution at 60 Hz refresh rate using a Thunderbolt 2 port on the late 2013Mac Pro with a minidisplay port to display port cable.
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Plug it into the tv first and make sure you're on the right hdmi setting.. Then plug it into the MacBook last. Sometimes it picks it up right away and sometimes I have to plug and unplug it a couple times. When it picks up the MacBook you'll have to open the movie app that you're trying to watch and click and drag as if the screen was addition to your laptop screen. It won't duplicate your monitor like a windows does. There's also a setting for mirror imagine in the status bar by where the clock is. Turn that off. If you need detailed video instructions youtube is where I got all my questions answered. Macs are annoying when it comes to hdmi crap ill give you that Plug it into the tv first and make sure you're on the right hdmi setting.. Then plug it into the MacBook last. Sometimes it picks it up right away and sometimes I have to plug and unplug it a couple times. When it picks up the MacBook you'll have to open the movie app that you're trying to watch and click and drag as if the screen was addition to your laptop screen. It won't duplicate your monitor like a windows does. There's also a setting for mirror imagine in the status bar by where the clock is. Turn that off. If you need detailed video instructions youtube is where I got all my... » Read More Plug it into the tv first and make sure you're on the right hdmi setting.. Then plug it into the MacBook last. Sometimes it picks it up right away and sometimes I have to plug and unplug it a couple times. When it picks up the MacBook you'll have to open the movie app that you're trying to watch and click and drag as if the screen was addition to your laptop screen. It won't duplicate your monitor like a windows does. There's also a setting for mirror imagine in the status bar by where the clock is. Turn that off. If you need detailed video instructions youtube is where I got all my questions answered. Macs are annoying when it comes to hdmi crap ill give you that « Show Less
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I'm curious how the computer linked with to the large plasma screen looks. I would think that 1024 x 768 on such a large screen might look a bit fuzzy or pixelated. Do you see problems with this? Would you recommend going for a higher resolution?
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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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As with any periprial, this will use a VGA cable. It is compatible to the MAC, should be visible upon connection and power up. YOu can change the resolution to 1024 x 768, as this is the native resolution on this device.
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According to the manual, page 52, the photos show that only the DVI and DisplayPort inputs allow for an Optimal Mode 2650 x 1440 resolution. The HDMI photo shows an Optimal Mode of 1920 x 1080. That seems to jibe with what I've read elsewhere. You can download the manual from Samsung's site (under Support). I'm using the DVI input at the full 2560 x 1440. Hope this helps!
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Same here. I don't have the right graphics card in my laptop, so the monitor didn't work well for me. Poor resolution. Since it would cost $160 shipping to return it, I am going to get a new graphics card. Vendor tech support has been helpful. Check the specs first!
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The monitor works well on a Macbook Pro ---- HOWEVER, you will lose your ability to control the volume settings from your keyboard if you choose to use the built-in HDMI audio. If you know of any work-around for this, please let me know.
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I also have macbook pro running the latest OS X it works, the network works, the usb ports work I also believe when I first got it the monitor port worked. It is a little quirky, like when you plug in drives into the port they run even when the MBP is not connected. and you will not get full resolution on the monitor like you have on the MBP.
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Actually... you can change the resolution to 1024 x 768 - Right click on the desktop.. go to Properties &gt; Settings Tab &gt; Click on Advanced - Click on the Monitor tab... and uncheck the box that says "Hide modes that this monitor cannot display." At that point you can change the resolution to 1024 x 768. You can move the mouse to the top and bottom extremes to scroll the desktop up and down. I had this same issue when trying to install Adobe Illustrator CS3. It required 1024 x 768 minimum. I made the change and was able to install the software. No need for an external monitor. Funny thing is... I can run Illustrator fine once it is installed in the standard 1024 x 600 resolution. Hope that helps. Mark