Monitor to use with Early 2011 MacBook Pro

[Ben]

I'd love the 27" Thunderbolt display but limited funds don't allow it, does anyone on here use an external monitor with their MacBook's? The screen size doesn't have to be huge and obviously the cheaper the better. I've seen this budget Samsung 21.5" one, any thoughts on it?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

What are you wanting the monitor for? Gaming, media editing, work or just general use?

I'm liking these monitors at the min though http://www.ebuyer.com/616190-lg-22mp65hq-p-22-led-ips-hdmi-monitor-22mp65hq-p

 

[Ben]

I've started picking up freelance work (Graphic Designer) so it's very hard coming from a lovely 27" at work to a tiny 13" at home. So will be used for the Creative Suite mainly, with general use too. That LG one looks nice, this BenQ one has had good reviews too.

 

[Tom]

http://www.nrgit.biz/product/dell-t...ps-monitor-no-stand-pn-4yn53.html?c=104&p=725

These pop in and out of stock weekly so keep checking.

 

[Ben]

I went for this BenQ one based on the reviews: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005OPLG0O/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Feedback is that for the price, the quality looks brilliant, works perfectly when hooked up to my MacBook Pro with a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable. Freelance work will be a hell of a lot easier now. Built in speakers are quite poor but never mind, overall I'm really happy with it.

 

[Jack!]

Just got myself an AOC 29" Ultra-Wide to use with my MBP. Not the best out there, but managed to get it for £200 as b-stock from Overclockers, and it was the best compromise I could find. I had wanted a 27", but was put off when I saw 1920x1080 on a 27", was lacking sharpness for close up use, didn't want to pay the price of a 2560 at 27" (All £400 plus from reputable brands) so the 29" at 2560 should hopefully meet my needs. Arrives Wednesday.

If I'd have known about what Tom posted, I'd have probably bought one of those.

 

[Dan...]

Sorry to hijack your thread.

Does anyone know what cable I need so I can use a normal PC screen as a second screen for my MacBook Pro?

 

[Darius]

Sorry to hijack your thread.

Does anyone know what cable I need so I can use a normal PC screen as a second screen for my MacBook Pro?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002ERZ5YI/?tag=cliospnet01-21