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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That's like asking Nikon or Canon. They're both professional color products. I already own other XRite products, so I chose the i1 to ensure consistency. However, both the i1 and Spyder4Elite will do the exact same thing. If you have nothing from either company already, you get to choose which brand you will marry.
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Zoom in on small connector (at right). Compare it to the monitor output on your MacBook. Order it anyway if you're not 100%, return it if it doesn't work.
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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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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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Believe that is exactly what you need. Mine is about a year older. Try to zoom in on the smaller end if the cable and compare it to the external monitor port on the MacBook.
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Btw. Mine is a pro, not a plain MacBook. I don't know if that makes a difference
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I have a MacBook Air with the most up to date software and mine works perfectly. I took a chance on this display screen and I'm glad I did. Never had any problems. Also you will need a converter for the screen to plug into your laptop. My converter is a DVI to mini display port covertor which I got at radio shack because I couldn't find one at any other store where I live.
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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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If you can get the product to work, it will work with any display connected to the computer. However, I was not able to get the iDisplay2 to work with my original MacBook Pro Retina or newer. I suggest you look at the Datacolor SpiderPro line.
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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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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 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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Love my cinema displays (have three -- one bought new, two others bought used/refurbed thru Amazon). Just be sure the display you buy has the proper video connector for your MacBook -- I can't remember the year but at some point they changed the connector from the Cinema display to the PC to the mini connector plug (rather than an HDMI or DVI).
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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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mine is a macbook pro 15 with retina display, and I ordered based on the product details. and it was perfect
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http://store.apple.com/us/question/answers/product/MB571Z/A/can-i-connect-macbook-pro-to-two-monitors/Q7F2KKDYFKC747TD7
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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.