[krx]

I'm looking to add a 24" monitor or two in my office locations to run off my new 13" MBP. At home I may add a larger display for dual purpose: computer work & media center. I apparently have the option on some displays to connect my mini-display port to either a Display Port, DVI, or HDMI connection. Could use some input on which connection is preferable, and for what purposes - large screen, small screen, media, etc (if it makes a difference).

Thanks!

[CharlesS]

They'll all work equally well. I'd prefer a MDP-to-DisplayPort cable myself simply because it's your MBP's native format, so you won't have to have a bulky adapter hanging off the side of your machine. Also, my Dell 2408wfp seems to wake slightly faster from power-saving mode with DP than it did with DVI on my old MBP. I don't know if that means the monitor's native format is DP, whether it has something about the new MBP having a better video card, placebo effect, or what.

[mduell]

If the screen is over 1920x1200, then DP is less hassle. Most displays smaller than 30" are not, so it doesn't matter here.

For any of the 3 you'll need an adapter unless you buy Apple's 24", so there's no difference.

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by mduell 

For any of the 3 you'll need an adapter unless you buy Apple's 24"

Not with DisplayPort.

http://estore.circuitassembly.com/pr...ter-Cable.html

http://www.cpustuff.com/Mini-Display...r-p-16240.html