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2012 MacBook Pro with LG UltraFine monitor

Can I use the LG UltraFine with a 2012 Mac Book Pro?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 1, 2020 9:43 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2020 10:09 AM

They only go back that far because they are not compatible with earlier Mac hardware.


That said, buying now at a good price for a future MBP purchase could be sound plan.


I’ve got twin 5K monitors driven by my 2017 MBP and have never regretted the purchase.

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Sep 1, 2020 9:51 AM in response to Chattanoogan

Thanks for these articles, but they only mention units back to 2015. I'm not so concerned with specific resolution. I just want to know whether it will function. I plan to by a new MacBook Pro when the new units are available with the Mac chips, but would like to buy the monitor in advance, but need to know if it is compatible, at any resolution. Mac literature doesn't go back before units made before 2015....

Sep 1, 2020 4:29 PM in response to Sammy1Craig1

“Superior” is obviously subjective. 


Each user’s needs are unique. 


For a “fixed-base” single-monitor setup I suspect I’d go w/ the “future” iMac. (but that’s just me)


I’ve never seen a high-end Apple monitor that didn’t ooze qualty. 


Plus, keeping a system “All Apple” has distinct advantages from a life-cycle supportability perspective. 

2012 MacBook Pro with LG UltraFine monitor

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