Samsung 27'' LED monitor

Just wondering if this was a good fit for my macbook pro.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+27%22+LED+Monitor+-+Black/2099051.p?id=121 8309759233&skuId=2099051#BVRRWidgetID
also with this adaptor.mini display port to HDMI
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfish&%23153%3B+-+Mini+Display+Port-to-HDMI+Ada pter/2343706.p?id=1218321954502&skuId=2343706
also will be purchasing a wireless keyboard for clamshell mode. I started a external monitor thread but got only 1 reply.. For what i need i think this setup would be good.

Please note that the description of the monitor says you get a VGA cable with it. The HDMI adapter might not be what you need. Verify the details!
I cannot make any value judgements as to the quality of the display, but you should get a good HD TV like image,
Ciao.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131
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Well you are in luck (I think) because the 2009 models actually output sound via HDMI with minidisplay port.**
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Message was edited by: TheSmokeMonster:
** to see if your model is compatible with outputting audio from minidisplay port.
in the comments from MM in Orlando, it says:
The best solution, instead of trying to figure out the date your mac was born and the cut-off, etc...
1. Click on the Apple Icon in the top left corner of the screen.
2. Click "About this Mac."
3. Click "More Info."
4. Click on "Audio (Built In)." *** If you see "HDMI Output or HDMI/DisplayPort Output
- Then you are GOLDEN!!!! If not, you are like me and extremely frustrated
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Hi Emeritus,
Any store should be able to look up your receipt using just your phone number, name, or Best Buy Reward Zone member number. There is one main situation where we will not have a record of your receipt, and that is if the purchase was with cash and there was no Best Buy Reward Zone card used. As long as that's not the case, we should be able to find it for you! (:
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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
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3407
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External screen resolution "defaults" to low-rez (T510, docked; Samsung SyncMaster 730b monitor)

I have a T510 Thinkpad with docking station (Windows XP) with Samsung SyncMaster 730b monitor. Every time I start up, it defaults to low resolution and I need to manually increase the screen resolution. Is there a way to make the default setting for the external monitor is high-resolution?
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it is hard to say if this is caused by the external monitor or by the docking station.
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Configuring resolution on Samsung SyncMaster 932BW monitor

I just bought a new Samsung SyncMaster 932BW monitor and can't figure out how to configure the resolution on it. It's widescreen, and supposed to be set at 1400 X 900, but the only options I have in the Displays System Preferences are 640 X 480, 800 X 600, 1024 X 768 and 1280 X 1024. None of these work, as the proportions are all stretched.
The drivers that came with it are for PCs only, and Samsung says it doesn't suppy Mac drivers or offer tech support for Mac users. Is there a way to manually set my resolution to 1400 X 900? These are pretty nice monitors and they're selling like hot cakes on sale at Best Buy and Circuit City, so I'm sure there are tons of other Mac users who have dealt with this. Can any of you help a guy out?
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