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External LCD Monitor and MacBook Pro - Bad Experience
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Hi,
I have an LG 22" LCD (W2252TQ) attached to my MacBook Pro. And it is a horrible experience. It buzzes if the brightness is not at 100%. The colors are not like they are on the MacBook Pro LCD.
I am getting the LCD replaced for the 2nd time (the first time was because of a slightly different experience).
I am beginning to wonder if my MacBook Pro just doesn't play well with this particular model of LCD display. I have it connected via the VGA-DVI adapter. Could that be causing my problem? If I go straight to DVI, will it be better?
Anyone have any recommended settings for an LCD monitor (gamma, color, etc.)?
Thanks.
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Straight to DVI would almost certainly be better.
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The VGA adapter is probably what makes it look bad. But the buzzing is because it's a poor quality monitor.
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I'm surprised at this - I use a vga adaptor and have never had any problems with it. Are you sure this is the culprit?
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Originally Posted by peeb 
I'm surprised at this - I use a vga adaptor and have never had any problems with it. Are you sure this is the culprit?
It depends a lot on the quality of the A/D hardware in the monitor, but I've never seen an LCD where VGA and DVI looked the same (always better for DVI).
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1.8Ghz C2D MacBook Air, 64GB SSD, external SuperDrive, 23" Cinema Display, Apple Al Keyboard, MS Laser Mouse 6000
2.5Ghz C2Q Desktop, 4GB DDR2-800, nVidia 8800GTS512, 42" Vizio FHDTV Apple Al Keyboard, MS Laser Mouse 6000
Mac update estimates: MacBook Pro 3Q08 (2.6/2.8Ghz+Cantiga); MacBook 4Q08 (2.5Ghz); MacBook Air 3Q08 (45nm); Mac Pro/Xserve 4Q08 (Nehalem); iMac 1Q09 (3+Ghz 45nm); Mac mini 2Q08 (2.2Ghz 65nm).
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My replacement monitor should be here today and they are sending me an "LG" approved DVI cable with it free of charge. So I will let you know.
All I know is that this buzzing has to stop -- it can be maddening in a quiet room. I need music on to drown it out.
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