MacBook Pro 2010 + 27" display?

Hi all
I have MacBook Pro (January 2010) with 2nd graphic card GeForce 9600M GT 512MB and I would like use that 2nd graphic card to connect 27" Apple display.
That will be works fine? That graphic card can work on 2560x1440 resolution?
regards
Aron

I have have a 17" with i7 processor and have the same question. I see the new 27" LED display will run at 2560 by 1440, but I don't see that any of the MacBook Pros will support resolutions that high.
Thanks for any thoughts and suggestions.
Leo

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