Hey guys! I want to match a macbook and an external monitor so they display the exact same images. Should I get this one or the i1 diplay pro?
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I have the Spyder and it works fine for me. I would make sure both the macbook and the external monitor have the same display type. I understand the display pro is a good calibrator also. You may want to try both. Either is returnable. This way you get to try both and then decide.
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I examined the same question when making a purchasing decision. The question is how much does a monitor change over time and in differing places. My system (Mac) is designed to operate in one area and the requirements for changing the settings do not vary. My laptop (Windows) operates in differing environments and changes to the monitor depend upon where the computer is being used, but these changes have been minor. If you are ina commercial environment and the pictures are for sale or publication, then spend the money and buy the more expensive item. Based upon the stability of my system, I'd say save the money until you really need the more expensive item. One word of caution, the Spyder4Elite software sends reminders to recalibrate too often. I have recieved one immediately after performing the recalibration (Mac) and the laptop (Windows) has sent a notification every time I log on. I did report this a number of times, but It must have fallen upon deaf ears or the customer service group may be perfoming recalibrations in response to messages and not have the time to respond to customers.
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Yes it is. This display is great for video and photo editing. I use photoshop on my Mac with this display and also need photos to be exact in color. It is crystal clear and colors match way better than any other display I have tried with photo editing.
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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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This worked for me. My monitor has a DVI out on the back and my Macbook has a thunderbolt slot. It is exactly what I got it for.
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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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Unfortunately I don't have a MacBook Pro, so that was not a concern; but I have mine plugged into a Mac Mini with excellent quality. This monitor ships with both VGA & HDMI cables; if your box can accept these, you're good to go. Power would not be an issue since the monitor has its own AC adapter plug. I think it would be an excellent compliment and good investment for a laptop. The owners manual for this screen is downloadable if you need further assurance. Apple want $1000 for this quality; so I feel I got more than a great deal.
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What did you end up getting? You sound like you might be a novice like myself. I am simply looking to scan in/preserve family photos. I want the best results but not too complicated for the non-pro to use. I also have a macbook pro.
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I use one of these: ASIN: B00C7RJQPY "Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Port Compatible) to DisplayPort Cable in Black 6 Feet - 4K Resolution Ready" with mine. It works great. Very happy with my monitor purchase. No regret at all.I have a MacBook Pro mid2010.
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yeah, but you'll need an adapter and a damn DVI cable since it's not included with the monitor. Adapter I bought for my Macbook pro was only about $15.
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I'm using it on my Mac OS X, version 10.7.5. the MacBook Pro.Had the store manager of an Apple approved outlet install it. Price surely beats the one and only Apple monitor for $1K. I am very pleased with it and need to install it on my old Dell laptop.
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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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Thanks for your reply... do you know of anything that would work on the macbook pro? Please let me know if you do, and I really appreciate it!
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Yes, I use this display at full resolution with my MacBooks. I'm using this cable: "Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt™ Port Compatible) to DisplayPort Cable" for my Macs, and this cable "Cables To Go 26911 DVI-D Male/Male Dual Link Digital Video Cable" for my Windows workstation.
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Jennifer, I am not the seller, but I have both Mac Pro with and without retina, and the one with out retina would be fine I think, they are the same size.
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Yup the ultra studio works perfect for that... But just remember u need a thunderbolt port in your mac!
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Well, the best way to do it would be the digital way. Doing that is about the same price and you can get a much higher quality of image if you do it that way. What is the model of your Mac?If you have an HDMI port, get this ONLY - AmazonBasics HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters)If you don't have an HDMI port and only a Mini DisplayPort connector, get this.- Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt Port Compatible) to DVI Cable in White 6 FeetIf you have a DVI connector, get this.- C2G / Cables To Go 26911 DVI-D M/M Dual Link Digital Video Cable, Black(2 Meter/6.56 Feet)I hope this helped. Let me know if you have any more questions. :) Well, the best way to do it would be the digital way. Doing that is about the same price and you can get a much higher quality of image if you do it that way. What is the model of your Mac?If you have an HDMI port, get this ONLY - AmazonBasics HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters)If you don't have an HDMI port and only a Mini DisplayPort connector, get this.- Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt Port Compatible) to DVI Cable in... » Read More Well, the best way to do it would be the digital way. Doing that is about the same price and you can get a much higher quality of image if you do it that way. What is the model of your Mac?If you have an HDMI port, get this ONLY - AmazonBasics HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters)If you don't have an HDMI port and only a Mini DisplayPort connector, get this.- Cable Matters Gold Plated Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt Port Compatible) to DVI Cable in White 6 FeetIf you have a DVI connector, get this.- C2G / Cables To Go 26911 DVI-D M/M Dual Link Digital Video Cable, Black(2 Meter/6.56 Feet)I hope this helped. Let me know if you have any more questions. :) « Show Less
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I replace it, for the original card in my Mac Pro 1.1.Needs the place of two slots and you can connect 2 monitors (DVI).It´s the best choice for this mac, I think.Axel