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mike868y
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Feb 18, 2008, 05:47 PM
 
What is the largest resolution/size monitor that the macbook can support?
     
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Feb 18, 2008, 05:51 PM
 
Monitor size: 23"
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Feb 18, 2008, 06:04 PM
 
thanks. What resolution does it display it? (this is on a 3rd generation MacBook, not a MacBook pro)
     
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Feb 18, 2008, 06:14 PM
 
1920X1200, I use the Macbook in my sig to drive a 24" dell lcd
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Feb 18, 2008, 06:19 PM
 
I don't mean to hijack the thread but I didn't see the point in starting a new one.

How do you connect two displays to the Macbook? Is that even possible?
     
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Feb 18, 2008, 06:23 PM
 
Not possible.
     
mike868y  (op)
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Feb 18, 2008, 06:34 PM
 
what is a good recomendation for a good external display (22 or 23 inch) that is not too expensive ($300 range). I would get an ACD but they are outta my price range.
     
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Feb 18, 2008, 08:33 PM
 
Originally Posted by mike868y View Post
what is a good recomendation for a good external display (22 or 23 inch) that is not too expensive ($300 range). I would get an ACD but they are outta my price range.
Dell 24" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
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mike868y  (op)
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Feb 18, 2008, 08:45 PM
 
thats pretty pricy. There are some cheaper 22" dell displays for around $300, what are the best of those?
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Feb 18, 2008, 09:11 PM
 
yeah screen size doesn't have anything to do with it. It can push a resolution of 1900x1200. You can get anything from probably 17" to 27" screen with that resolution.
     
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Feb 18, 2008, 09:19 PM
 
k so what is a good 22 or 23 inch monitor for around $300?
     
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Feb 18, 2008, 11:15 PM
 
Since no one here posted the most obvious choice... go to costco or sams club. You want the biggest bang for your buck? Those 2 places are where you want to go locally unless you have a closing CompUSA. Aside from that, try newegg.com and hell sometimes even ebay.
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Feb 18, 2008, 11:50 PM
 
well I want a good bang for my buck, but I dont have a local costco, and I don't want a really bad monitor. I want one with good color and such. I'm just looking for a good monitor that is not as expensive as acd's
     
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Feb 19, 2008, 12:22 AM
 
1920x1200 regardless of the physical size.

For $300 the best you're going to get is this at $319 after rebate.
     
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Feb 19, 2008, 12:26 AM
 
man that is a very attractvie price..I think I may have to invest in one of those this summer when I get a job...(I'm a teenager)
     
   
 
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