Macbook users who are using an external screen..

[j_m_s]

What screen are you using? and how big is it?

I'm thinking if picking up a 32" TV to use for it. (I'll use it as a TV for watching normal TV and for game consoles once in awhile). Will be used for stuff like photo/video editing as well.

Any suggestions?

 

[soft]

I am using a LG W2252TQ. I think any bigger, I would have to sit farther away from my desk.

 

[j_m_s]

hmmm. can it be wall mounted? i did a search and I don't think it can, hmm.

I've a table between me and the wall im planning to mount it on, so sitting further away, isnt much of an issue.

Thanks for the suggestion! will read up more abt it.

 

[echoist]

Make sure the Graphic Card in your Macbook is able to produce the "right" resolution for the external display. And as the VRAM will be halved when sharing with an external monitor, the video/graphic speed will be slower..

 

[ruixist]

i'm using a 24-inch dell wide-screen.

gotta find the right resolutions though, sometimes the graphics come out grainy.

 

[j_m_s]

Hmmm. How do I check the resolution? Thanks for the help. Pretty new to this

 

[z_z]

I am using a 19" wide screen monitor. I can't fit anything bigger onto my desk stuffed with other gadgets.

The dual screen with the macbook monitor helps though.

 

[mattbella]

Im sorry im a new kid who just learn how to use a mac.may i know,what is the name of the cable,used to connect it to a tv?and how much can i get it for?

 

[z_z]

You need to know what kind of input your TV accepts? Is it RGB, VGA, DVI or HDMI?

Assuming that you are using a aluminium case macbook, you need a mini-port to the above-underlined I/O type cable. This can be bought at most mac accessories shops.

 

[z_z]

Hmmm. How do I check the resolution? Thanks for the help. Pretty new to this

This is an option on the display settings of OS X to auto detect the resolution of your display.

 

[echoist]

Hmmm. How do I check the resolution? Thanks for the help. Pretty new to this

Go to the System Preferences (usually its at the right side of your dock), and click Display under Hardware. You'll see a list of resolutions your particular Mac supports.. If you happen to use a monitor with a resolution not supported by your Mac, you'll have distorted images. i.e. Circles will be oval..

Some ppl don't worry too much abt that, but if you're doing Graphic Design, Motion Graphic, Web and other work that requires precise/correct images, there's no two ways abt it..

 

[echoist]

Im sorry im a new kid who just learn how to use a mac.may i know,what is the name of the cable,used to connect it to a tv?and how much can i get it for?

You can check here: http://store.apple.com/sg/browse/home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables?mco=NTAxNzM

 

[mattbella]

Thanx for the info ppl!!!

 

[dric]

i'm using a 26" LG tv...anything bigger i'd go blind pretty fast. similar to you, i use it for my television channels and also for my wii.

the image from my mac does turn out a bit grainy, but i'm only using it as a 2nd screen for my daw, and the grainy thingy ain't that bad. but if you're gonna use it for video production and editing as well, i'd suggest you get the hd tvs cos they've got a lot higher resolution. Take note tho, HD Ready is not equal to HD TV.

 

[j_m_s]

Im using the white macbook. Early 2007 version.

The max im seeing is 1280 X 800. heh.

I'll be using it for image editing. Video editing as well, but not as much. hmm. looking at LG/Phillips/Viewsonic..

 

[echoist]

Im using the white macbook. Early 2007 version.

The max im seeing is 1280 X 800. heh.

I'll be using it for image editing. Video editing as well, but not as much. hmm. looking at LG/Phillips/Viewsonic..

Hi j_m_s!

Ok, sorry.. I gave you the "wrong way" to check for the Max Resolution your MacBook can support. The info i gave is to check the Resolution you MacBook screen (13.3") support..

Here's the correct info:
Look for your actual MacBook series here: http://support.apple.com/specs/#macbook

Yours might be this:
Graphics and video support
* Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory3
* Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

 

[j_m_s]

ahhh. okay yeah thats right! Thanks!

64mb VRAM. DANG!

 

[j_m_s]

hmm. hey guys. ive got my panasonic 32" tv to use as my monitor. it has 2 aspect ratios. 16:9 and 4:3 which one should i use? heh.

also. my safari windows become much bigger and my stuff squeezed together when I;m connected to the TV. this happens on both the LCD screen of my macbook and the tv. hmm. I tried to select 1280X960, 60hz on my ext display. but it doesnt work.

only works on 1024 X 768, 60hz.

Im guessing the aspect ratio is the ratio between the 1024 and 768?

 

[j_m_s]

would a DVI-HDMI connector help instead? im running from my mini display port to a RGB (I think) the 9 pin ones into my TV's 9pin input.

 

[z_z]

Hmmzzz wouldn't HDMI give u a lower resolution of 1080p or 720p?

The 9 pin VGA connection should be good enough. Have you tried auto-detecting (select in display preference) the lcd tv?

Maybe your TV's native resolution is quite low bah. Dig out the manual?