got a MBPro now I need a monitor

[ejlif]

I didn't realized that there is no way I can live with a 13" screen even a 15" would not work for me. I have a copy of Live running on my 27" iMac too and it's so much better. I was going to add a monitor to the MBpro. Any suggestions? I don't really want to spend 1000 bucks on an apple unless there is a compelling reason to do so. Looks like there are some Samsung 27" monitors around 300 bucks. Or is a TV OK too? The MBpro has HDMI out

[fishmonkey]

the problem with the TV option is that the max resolution is usually only 1920 x 1080. in comparison, the 27" iMac is 2560 x 1440.

Dell do some good deals for monitors. if you want something of similar picture quality to your iMac, get one of their Ultrasharp models. wait for a special though.

[ejlif]

I went to look at some monitors and dang all the cheap ones were so depressing to look at compared to the thunderbolt display so I bit the bullet and got that one. Good thing for interest free financing

[Poibles]

Really love mine. Frees up your power supply for another location and adds 3 USB ports too.

[Moosebear]

You can get something that looks as good for a lot less. Korea ships directly, various companies.
http://f.redflagdeals.com/showthread.ph ... n+monitors

[Poibles]

Yeah there are some decent Korean screens about at the same res, only caveat being the build quality. If you can live with that I hear they also use the same panels as they do in the Thunderbolt Monitors. I just came into some cash and got seduced, wouldn't normally have spent that much but I am enjoying it a lot.

[KrisM]

OS X 10.9.1 may have fixed the external display issues of 10.9, but I haven't verified this myself. I know on 10.9 as soon as you changed the external display from mirrored desktop (default) to extended desktop, it no longer recognizes displays that you connect.

I'd look into it a bit to make sure you won't have a several hundred dollar paperweight until Apple fixes it.