The 24-inch LED Cinema Display
I have the MacBook Pro 13-inch and the screen is too small for editing videos and photos on Photoshop. It is also too small for just every-day life, like doing stuff, browsing, or even wondering around. I've seen many monitors, but the one from Apple, the LED Cinema Display looks real nice. I would like to ask you if this is a good choice and if I won't regret buying it.
And if there are any people who have it, just say what you think about it, what is on your mind, if this is the best idea.
And how does it work, can I just plug the cables into my laptop, and close the laptop's screen, will the Cinema Display still work, because closing the laptop puts him to sleep, does that still work will the monitor is hooked up? And I just need to know if I am able to use the Display while the laptop is closed, because I don't need the laptop screen while I have the big one, I don't need two screens, I just need the big one and I would close the laptop.
Thank you
And if there are any people who have it, just say what you think about it, what is on your mind, if this is the best idea.
And how does it work, can I just plug the cables into my laptop, and close the laptop's screen, will the Cinema Display still work, because closing the laptop puts him to sleep, does that still work will the monitor is hooked up? And I just need to know if I am able to use the Display while the laptop is closed, because I don't need the laptop screen while I have the big one, I don't need two screens, I just need the big one and I would close the laptop.
Thank you
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I have the MacBook Pro 13-inch and the screen is too small for editing videos and photos on Photoshop. It is also too small for just every-day life, like doing stuff, browsing, or even wondering around. I've seen many monitors, but the one from Apple, the LED Cinema Display looks real nice. I would like to ask you if this is a good choice and if I won't regret buying it.
And if there are any people who have it, just say what you think about it, what is on your mind, if this is the best idea.
And how does it work, can I just plug the cables into my laptop, and close the laptop's screen, will the Cinema Display still work, because closing the laptop puts him to sleep, does that still work will the monitor is hooked up? And I just need to know if I am able to use the Display while the laptop is closed, because I don't need the laptop screen while I have the big one, I don't need two screens, I just need the big one and I would close the laptop.
Thank you
You can go into config and set what you want it to do on lid closing action. Something like "nothing". Then you can just use external keyboard and mouse. But closing a laptop will make it run hotter.
The actual Mac guys here can probably explain how you can run a dual screen setup , and keep stuff like IM buddy lists and whatever on the small screen. An extra screen is nice for all the progress bar dialog boxes (installation, download, video compression, etc), since with one screen they'd get buried under your active window.
Dan
Do I have to buy the miniDVI to DVI or whatever the switch cable was from the port on the laptop to the DVI ...
What do you think is better? Because I can get the same big screen if I go with that ACER - http://www.multirama.bg/product/6023...-dvi-blac.html
I can get the ACER 24" + an iPad 32GB ... so what do you think?
DO you think Apple's screen is better and I should go for it.
Just a note ... I have iPhone 3GS 32GB and MacBook Pro 13-inch ...
But I am just asking ... THANK YOU! I hope you would help me!
Actually..
Mini-DVI to DVI: $3.45!
http://www.amazon.com/Mini-DVI-DVI-D...1112887&sr=1-1
or
HDMI: $12...
http://www.amazon.com/Mini-hdmi-Vide.../dp/B001ODNBDK
or even Apple-made DisplayPort-to-DVI... $30.00...
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mini-Dis...1112887&sr=1-3
The Apple display is drop dead gorgeous, but i agree about the price...it's too much.
If it were a touchscreen though, i'd reconsider :P
Your Acer option is interesting.
I assume without researching that it is fluorescent backlit, since LED's are expensive.
As long as you are comfortable with opening it up and changing the light bulb after the warranty is up, you are ok.
If you can get the 3 year warranty, please do, because you never know what may happen. Sometimes you get colored lines on the screen, or the bulb goes bad.
Dan