External LED monitor.

In India, which LED monitor works best with the Macbook air 11". I am looking at Samsung/LG/Viewsonic 27" models. My concern is related to the device drivers. They all have drivers for Windows but not for Apple. Is that a problem?

That shouldn't be a problem, you don't have to install drivers for external monitors.

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If it's a retina display Macbook then use Apple's HDMI cable with it's Cinema display...
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Hello,
I understand that LCD tvs are consumer grade and that the tvs are not color accurate. But for simple color correction and client viewing purposes, would using a Matrox on a LCD tv like the LG 47LW6500 47" 1080p LED TV be acceptable at all?
Are the newer LED tv's color accurate enough when using it with a matrox?
Any help would be great!
Thanks

I don't think that anyone has a clue what the "Matrox" you're referring to is...
But, since you have/know something Matrox, check out their MXO2 Mini which not only supports the Mac-to-HDMI interface, but also allows you to calibrate the consumer TV as if it were a production monitor.
Hope this helps.

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Hi texas-rangy,
If you're planning to format the laptop, the Operating System will simply roll back and it will reinstall the original Operating System which is Windows 8. Yes, you can still roll back to Windows 8 as long as the recovery partition is still accessible. This is also the last troubleshooting steps that we do to isolate if the issue if hardware or software. You may check the steps here: How to perform a System Recovery from outside of Windows. We suggest to backup all your important files within Windows and disregard the option Rescue Data on this process.
Once done formatting the unit, test your external monitor. If the monitor works then it is software issue. Proceed with the upgrade process. It is advisable to follow the steps of Upgrading the Operating System from Windows 8 to 8.1. Just follow the link. How do I upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1?
I know this is a long process but we need to consider every step and make sure that we did follow the correct procedures.
Hope these help.
Best regard,
Vincent
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Your Suggestions on Adding External LCD / LED Monitors to MacBook Pro?

My current work station is a PowerPC G4 Dual 867Mhz with dual 19" CRT displays. I use this for design work (Adobe Illustrator); photo restoration (Photoshop); & online sales.
I was down to my last two CRT monitors, and wanted to perhaps start porting some of the graphic intense work to a faster computer so I bought this MacBook Pro:
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP499
I have not actually had a chance to use the MacBook Pro - it and all the accessories are still sealed - I couldn't afford the down time to set it up.
I am wanting to add a external monitor to the MacBook Pro that would be suitable for detailed design work with accurate color, true blacks, and the ability to be correctly calibrated. Since I may be still doing work on the G4 with software that will not run on the MacBook Pro I'd like to perhaps buy 3 matching monitors , 2 to replace my crt units and 1 for the MacBook, so that I can closely match the design output between the G4 and MacBook Pro.
I briefly tried a inexpensive LCD TV with a PC hookup on the G4 to get some idea of how an lcd would look. The LCD TV had a native resolution of 1440 X 960, which is a 3:2 aspect ratio, but that resulted in designs elements being distorted (i.e., squares look like rectangles). In 4:3 mode the TV did not distort the design elements, but the picture was not crisp / sharp and appeared soft. From what I've read this is because the lcd, unlike a crt, can't correctly emulate resolutions other than the native resolution built into the screen (i.e., its software guesswork). I also did not like the fact than in 4:3 mode it left black areas on the right and left edges of the screen.
I typically work in a 4:3 aspect ratio with a resolution of 1024 X 768, but a higher resolution of say 1600 X 1200 would be o.k. So what are your suggestions as to finding a lcd / led monitor that has a 4:3 aspect ratio? So far I've found limited information on what appear to be old monitors - there's one on Dell's site; for example, that says it has 1600 x 1200 native resolution, but a review also says its the same monitor they've been making for 5 years (besides I don't think I'd like the idea of hooking a Dell into my Mac). Found a few references to Lacie and NEC.
I really don't understand the monitor manufacturers, including Apple, that claim their monitors are for design work, when they don't offer native a 4:3 aspect ratio. How exactly am I to complete designs when circles are ovals and squares are rectangles?

"Take a flash drive with some representative PDF files saved from Illustrator to your nearest Apple Store or Apple reseller and ask for a demonstration using one of Apple's beautiful 27" 2560 x 1600 monitors. It would replace both of your 1024 x 768 CRTs with lots of additional desktop real estate to spare."
1. Well, actually no since I do not have fixed 1024 x 768 crts since crts do not have fixed resolutions. I can easily set each monitor to a variety of other resolutions including 1600 x 1200. Actually the Apple display would be a step down in total working area if I used the largest common resolution of 1792 x 1344 and certainly not worth the extra cost for the space gained if working at 1600 x 1200.
2. Unfortunately the display requires 10.6, which does not work on a G4 Dual 867Mhz. It would not even work on my MacBook Pro that I've not had a chance to use yet as it comes with 10.5. Also, 10.6 drops supports for PowerPC emulation so that means buying hundreds of dollars in new software. I use Apples only, but one thing I hate about the company is what many perceive is their "elitist attitude" toward their users - do they really think most people in the real world have so much money that in order to use Apple's new 27" display that they have to go out and spend more than the display costs on updating their computer and software. I am not a zombie fanboy willing to buy anything just because it has Apple on it.
3. Like most people I do not live by an Apple store or a Apple reseller, even the local Best Buy does not carry Apple computers in their store because the retail space does not justify the resulting sales (not that I would buy anything there anyway as they are over priced). I am really not interested in driving several hundred miles to the nearest store.
4. For a $1,000 I expect a monitor to offer a native 4:3 (1600 x 1200) aspect ratio - certainly Apple knows that this is the preferred working environment of many CAD and graphic users but they chose not to offer this in the display, thus the Apple display is really seems geared toward pop corn munching movie watching consumers.
5. This display is not actually made by Apple, its probably LG or one of their other suppliers.

MBP 15' 2011 Mini display port to LED monitor/TV resolution issue

Hello,
I have just bought a Mini Display - VGA adaptor which I am plugging to a Samsung 23' LED monitor via a VGA/DVI adaptor. I manage to get a clone view but unfortunately, the maximum resolution offered is 1650x1050 when my Samsung LED monitor has resolution of 1920x1080. Therefore, part of the screen remains black.
... also, when I plug the Mini display port to VGA to my Philips 47' VGA port, I got a message that there must be a problem with the connection and again, maximum resolution offered if 1440x10.. and therefore 20% of my TV screen space remains black.
At last, when I launch Windows7 via bootcamp, this is even wost : when I select the max resolution (1440x10..), the pictures remains freezed on my TV and I can't even move the mouse (while the mouse is moving on the MBP screen...). Only coming back to a very small resolution 800x600 or so will enable me to get control of the win7 desktop on my TV...
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I have just bought a Mini Display - VGA adaptor which I am plugging to a Samsung 23' LED monitor via a VGA/DVI adaptor. I manage to get a clone view but unfortunately, the maximum resolution offered is 1650x1050 when my Samsung LED monitor has resolution of 1920x1080. Therefore, part of the screen remains black.
If you are using the monitor in Mirrored mode, its resolution setting will always be exactly the same as that of the built-in display. I presume you have the high-res 15" MBP display, with a native resolution of 1680 x 1050. If that's true, I suspect your monitor is indeed in Mirrored mode, and that's why you can't set the monitor to its native 1920 x 1080 resolution. If you press Command+F1 to toggle the mnitor into Extended Desktop mode, you'll be able to set its resolution independently of the built-in display. Or if you use only the external monitor, with the MBP display closed, you'll be able to set the monitor's resolution to whatever it supports.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131
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I have a 2009 17" macbook pro .... how do I connect two 24" Viewsonic VX2450wm-LED monitors.

I purchased two 24" Viewsonic VX2450wm-LED monitors to connect to my 2009 17" macbook pro.
The monitor inputs is DVI. Since the plugs do not match up...an oversite on my part when buying the monitors online, I am hoping to run these 2 monitors from mini displayport to DVI. However, 2 external monitors requires a hub like the DualHead2Go DP Edition
However! This device has many poor reviews on Amazon and I am concerned about spending the money and wasting the time on a device when there may be a better option.
At this point I dont plan on using the macbook screen while using the twin 24" screens.
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Can someone baby step me through the process and exactly what components I need to get these 2 External monitors working properly via my macbook pro?
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Hey drexfarrakhan,
Thanks for the question. For video, you can use a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter. Our online store has a few offerings:
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI - Apple Store (U.S.)
http://store.apple.com/us/search/Mini-DisplayPort-to-HDMI#!
However, your MacBook only supports video out via this connection:
About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241
So you’ll need an external stereo or speakers to output the sound to, using the headphone out port and a 3.5mm cable (or adapter, if needed):
MacBook Pro (17 inch, Early 2009): External ports and connectors
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3407
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Hi.
Can anyone tell me if my laptop reference above in the subject line is compatable with the
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I want to use my laptop in dual role, but not sure if it will work.
If it is compatable how do you connect the monitor up to the laptop.
thanks
dean

Hi
Generally speaking any external monitor is compatible.
But the question is how do you want to connect the external monitor to the notebook
For example the Satellite C650D-10H supports the External monitor port (RGB port) only.
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I'm trying to find a configuration setting in FCP 5.0 when outputting to an external NTSC monitor that will force the image to "letterbox", rather than crop to 4:3.
I have a nice Sony NTSC monitor, but it's not the model that allows switching between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, unfortunately.
I don't want to have to replace this monitor at this time.
I see in the latest version of After Effects I can force the image to "letterbox" in the external monitor. I tested it, and it works perfectly.
Ironically, PhotoShop CS3 does NOT allow you to letterbox your preview to an external monitor. A widescreen formatted file appears cropped in my monitor.
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what will we use to replace NTSC monitors if you're shooting and editing HD?
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