External Display compatibility

Hello,
I have a Macbook Pro I bought new in June 2008 (Not Uni-body). It's a 15 inch with the standard options. I want to make a desktop setup on a budget and I'm wondering if my MBP will fill up this display at the complete resolution (1920 x 1080) and if it will function completely with the peripherals on the monitor.
http://tinyurl.com/lsadtn - Here is the display I'm looking at. Seems like a good deal, but I haven't done a lot of shopping around. I don't do graphic design and as I said, I'm on a budget, so the Apple displays are out of the question.
Thanks!
Tim

Hard to beat that price !
It says HDMI or VGA connection but doesn't mention audio out so that's something to double check.
On the camera and 2 microphones it says "USB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor)" which in theory should work if connected to your mac but I can't be 100% sure ...
The resolution won't be an issue - but you might want to check out the BenQ range of 21 and 24" LCD's to compare ...

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Hi all,
I have been scouring forums for this problem, but it seems to be relatively uncommon, so I wonder if I am just missing some very basic steps or something.
I have an HP LP2065 monitor that works fine with my PCs. I just got this new macbook, and to use the monitor I got the Apple VGA to mini DVI connector. When I connect the monitor the macbook can detect it (right down to model number) and it lets me choose mirroring, resolution, bitrate, etc. Each time I do so it even enticingly goes black for a while as if something is actually happening. But throughout all this the monitor does not detect any display, it just tells me to "Check Video Cable" and then goes to sleep after awhile because it's not getting any info.
Weird things also happen such as the macbook not waking up properly or showing a black screen when I turn it on, until I unplug the monitor.
Any ideas? Thanks!

Hello. Your problem is common. I use an HP SB21. The Macbook does appear to have some compatibility issues with certain brands of external display.
Please see this thread for a solution that worked for me: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1731505&tstart=0
I hope it works for you. Goodluck.

External display blinking on Macbook Pro Late 2008.

Hello,
Firstly, computer specs:
Macbook Pro, 15-inch, Late 2008
GPU: GeForce 9400M / 9600M GT
8 GB RAM
320 GB Hard Drive
On Mavericks v10.9.3
I want to connect my computer to my TV via a mini displayport to HDMI adapter, for gaming purposes. As such, I want to use the 9600M GT as my GPU. However, when I am in High Performance mode (which uses that GPU), the TV screen blinks on and off every couple of seconds. I have tried resetting my PRAM, which failed. I know it is not the adapter, because it functions when used on another laptop. I know it isn't my port because it works when in Battery Saving (using 9400M GPU). Can anyone help?
In short:
Late 2008 15-inch Macbook Pro, GeForce 9400M / 9600M GT
Mini displayport to HDMI functions when on Battery Saving (GPU = GeForce 9400M)
However, external display blinks on and off when on High Performance (GPU = GeForce 9600M GT)

Hi mjbecker2,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
The article linked below has some tips that may help you resolve the flickering issue that you are seeing on your TV.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
No video or no signal, image distortion, "snow," or flickering
Check connections
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If you're using an Apple notebook, confirm the AC power cable or adapter is securely connected to the computer and the cable providing power to the display is also secure. It is always good to have your notebook connected to AC power when an external display is in use.
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Monitor and Display Adapter Table
About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.
If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.
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If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).
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-Jason

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I have used an Acer S230Hl on three Makbook Pros via the VGA wire and a thunderbolt adapter. No problems at all with 10.6, 10.7. Worked perfectly.
With 10.8 the display would not wake up from sleep, most of the time. I found an annoying work around that helped maybe 70-80% of the time: unplug the VGA+adapter monitor feed, and then go to system preferences>>displays>>Color>>open the S230HL profile and then simply plug the monitor back in. I also delayed the sleep feature for 2 hours to prevent the problem, but it happens most of the tiem when I close the lid or put the machine to sleep manually.
Now with Maverick (10.9), even this elaborate this trick does not work. Why the loss in compatability Apple? I've called applecare twice and the techs have not been able to help--and now are not responding or calling me back. Having to reboot my mac 3-4x a day is a major problem. Anyone have ideas for me?

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Last year I twice had to get my logic board replaced after two slightly different "events."
The first panic started with the green and purple pixeled screen and then suddenly was caught in a "panic loop."
The second happened suddenly. The screen simply would start up, though the computer seemed to be running.
I often use a 20" Apple Cinema Screen as an additional monitor and now I'm paranoid about connecting it up again, fearing that this may be my cause of kernel panics. This is not good though, cause I need that screen to be productive.
Am I just paranoid or could this be causing problems?

As the display acts as a hub, its USB or Firewire ports may be damaged and thus causing a kernel panic, or one of the peripherals you have attached through it doesn't have the appropriate drivers. If you used the Migration Assistant to migrate from a PowerPC Mac, some of the PowerPC drivers could have migrated over, and thus causing a kernel panic, as many drivers have to be rewritten for Intel compatibility. If not, try to isolate the problem down to the hardware test that came with the computer, possibly swapping RAM for higher quality RAM as my FAQ* explains:
http://www.macmaps.com/badram.html
And if neither of those fixes it, backup your data*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
And check to make sure the directory is OK*:
http://www.macmaps.com/directoryfaq.html
And if that doesn't help, then erase and install the operating system.
If nothing but an Apple external display is hooked up, to the computer, and an erase and installed operating system is there, you can expect the display itself to be in need of repair, if that's the only thing that causes a kernel panic.
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.
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External display problem after 10.8.3 upgrade

After applying 10.8.3 Combo Updater, the external display would not wake up after the computer resume from sleep.
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Please fix it Apple!

I have used an Acer S230Hl on three Makbook Pros via the VGA wire and a thunderbolt adapter. No problems at all with 10.6, 10.7. Worked perfectly.
With 10.8 the display would not wake up from sleep, most of the time. I found an annoying work around that helped maybe 70-80% of the time: unplug the VGA+adapter monitor feed, and then go to system preferences>>displays>>Color>>open the S230HL profile and then simply plug the monitor back in. I also delayed the sleep feature for 2 hours to prevent the problem, but it happens most of the tiem when I close the lid or put the machine to sleep manually.
Now with Maverick (10.9), even this elaborate this trick does not work. Why the loss in compatability Apple? I've called applecare twice and the techs have not been able to help--and now are not responding or calling me back. Having to reboot my mac 3-4x a day is a major problem. Anyone have ideas for me?

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I just purchased the Mac Mini (Mid 2010 Build) and would like to use an external display aside from the displays sold at the Apple Store.
What are the compatible displays (monitors) for the Mac Mini (Mid 2010 Build)?
With these compatible displays, what connection wires are necessary?

Pretty much any display with HDMI input should be supported. The mini should have come with an HDMI to DVI adapter, so you can also use it with most DVI equipped displays. You can buy an adapter from mini Displayport to VGA, which would allow you to support most VGA displays, but is more likely to have compatibility issues, especially if you use older, 4:3 aspect ratio displays.

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Cheers

called lenovo, they just asked my driver version, system version....after verifying that my display is the latest one downloaded from lenovo, they suggested me run lenovo toolbox to examine compatibility issue....
i'm pretty sure the toolbox won't find anything...and i'm pretty sure that customer representative won't help me solve this issue...
how can we report technical related issues to engineers directly?
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IBook G4 - External Display - Sony HS75P

Hiya,
I am thinking of buying a new external display for my iBook G4 (bought some 2 years ago). The display I have chosen to buy is Sony HS75P which seems to have great reviews.
My question is - will my iBook G4 be good enough to handle the big 17" monitor? HS75P has both Analog and Digital inputs, so I don't have a compatibility problem. But, will the graphics suffer in any way compared to the iBook display itself?
As such I have no plans to upgrade my Mac for atleast a year from now.
Please help me decide.
Cheers,
Shankar.
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Hi,
Welcome to the Discussions.
when I'm using my external monitor, whether my iBook will go into sleep mode when I close the lid.
No it won't. There's a reed switch by the screen controlled by a magnet on the top case that will cause it to sleep. Yet you can connect your external monitor and wake it with the mouse.
Check:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=4515471#4515471
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Different resolutions for Macbook Pro display and External display

Is it possible to have different resolutions for a Macbook Pro and an external display. I prefer to see less but larger on my Macbook Pro whilst seeing more but smaller on my external display. I use the DVI output to connect to an Acer 22in display.
Thanks in advance
Ian

in4time wrote:
I've actually tried that process and it doesn't work; I still get the same display qualities on both. Perhaps that process might work if one is not mirroring. Maybe there is a compatibility issue between my Macbook Pro and the Acer 223W. I'll persevere, but thanks for your help anyway.
Ian
Hi Ian,
allow me to chime in:
You are absolutely correct!
In 'Mirroring Mode' both internal and external display have the same resolution.
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Cannot Connect to External Display with Mobility Radeon on Windows 10

Just upgraded to Windows 10 Professional 64-bit. Upon upgrading, I have completely lost the ability to connect my 5 year old Pavilion dm4 to an external display via HDMI. Further investigation leads me to conclude that *only* the integrated Intel graphics chipset is functioning. The Mobility Radeon 5000 series is completely non-functional, which is why the HDMI functionality is also gone. I've tried 3 solutions: 1) Re-installing the latest Mobility Radeon drivers provided by HP on my laptop's respective webpage. These graphics drivers are for Windows 7, but at least they were specifically made for HP-style switchable graphics. This solution failed: I get an error stating that the device is not working or the drivers need updating. 2) I installed the latest drivers for my Radeon directly from AMD's site using their autodetect hardware feature. These drivers are compatible with Windows 10, but not for a switchable graphics configuration that seems to be required by my HP laptop. This solution also failed: when I try to switch to an external display, I get an external error message that says no external display can be found (no surprise, because the Radeon is not working). 3) I repeated both steps (1) and (2), only this time installing the drivers in Windows 7 compatibility mode. Alas, in either case I could not get the drivers to install. The installation in compatibility mode would permentantly hang a fraction of the way through the process and never finish. Does anyone know of other solutions?? I found potential solutions using a BIOS update for dv6 and dv7 systems, but I have neither of those. My system is dm4. System information: OS: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit (upgraded from Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit wi/ SP1).Product Name: HP Pavilion dm4t-1000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PCProduct Number: WD470AV

Ok, thought I'd chip in here as I've just got back from an appointment at the Apple Store Genius Bar to address the same problem with my April 2011 MacBook Pro. It's Mini Display Port has never worked when connecting to an HDMI tv set though I use it constantly with a Display Port compatitble third party external monitor. I've run OS X 6.8, 7 and 8.2 and it's had no effect, any set I connect to will not see my MBP.
They wheeled out an HDMI tv (it was a generic set and not a brand I'd heard of) to connect to, logged into my MPC with Apple's remote diagnostic tool and found no hardware or software issues. They changed around the leads 3 times and none of them worked. One of the Genius then plugged what looked like a 13 inch 2012 Macbook into the the tv and on the second lead (one of 2 identical iWires taken from the shop display) it worked.
The Genius' take on it was that they'd never had anyone come into the store with this problem and that it's the first he'd heard of it. He also said that there is no mention of HDMI compatiblity in any of Apple's tech docs or manuals for my machine and that Apple have never claimed HDMI compatibilty with Display Port.
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Solution for sleep issues with external display?

I had an Early 2011 Macbook Pro that worked quite well with an external display. I now have a Mid 2012 Macbook Pro (bought 5 days ago, and running 10.10.3) that will not consistently work with the same external monitor.
I had it working yesterday for a few hours only if I left the MBP with the top open (both the MBP screen and external monitor stayed lit). But, today it is back to freezing each time the monitor is connected to it.
I have tried:
1. Connecting the external monitor to the MBP with the top open. Results in the MBP screen now going dark and no signal being passed to the external monitor. If the external monitor is disconnected, the MBP screens stays dark and the computer is unresponsive requiring a hard restart.
2. Connecting the external monitor to the MBP with the top closed. Results in no signal being sent to the external monitor. Disconnecting the external monitor and reopening the MBP yields, again, and unresponsive computer which requires a hard restart.
I have tried three different external monitors, all giving the same result. The MBP is connect to external power, and I am running the latest OS (10.10.3).
Any suggestions before I return this to the Apple store in a rage? :-)

Hello there, Gaflin.
I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble getting your external display to work the way you are expecting with your new MacBook Pro. The following Knowledge Base article provides a great checklist of steps for troubleshooting the issue you seem to be describing:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays - Apple Support
No video or no signal, image distortion, "snow," or flickering
Check connections
When using an external display be sure to check the following:
If you're using an Apple notebook, confirm the AC power cable or adapter is securely connected to the computer and the cable providing power to the display is also secure. It is always good to have your notebook connected to AC power when an external display is in use.
Confirm display adapters are fully seated in their respective connections and that they are supported models and for the computer and display. Refer to these articles to assist you with adapter compatibility and further configuration information:
Monitor and Display Adapter Table
About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Remove all display cable extenders, KVM switches, or other like devices and retest to determine if the issue is resolved.
Try unplugging the video adapter or cable and then plug it back in.
If more than one video adapter is in use (or "daisy-chained"), troubleshoot by using only one adapter.
Example: A mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter is an unsupported configuration because there is a series of adapters in use.
If available, try using a different display and or adapter (or use a different connector by using DVI instead of VGA, for instance).
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.Reset the resolution
Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video:
Start up in Safe Mode.
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
Choose Displays from the View menu to open the preferences pane.
Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.
Restart your computer.
Using Closed lid, Extended Desktop, or Mirroring display modes
When using multiple displays, information can be presented in a number of ways. For more information and what modes are supported by your Apple product refer to:
Apple Portables: How to use your computer in closed lid (display closed) mode with an external display
How to use multiple displays with your Mac
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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Just buy the proper adapter cord, such as MiniDisplay port to HDMI for example. Plug it in and it will be automatically recognized. Use System Preferences > Displays to set options.
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Regards,
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