I am about to purchase an ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV, but I have this nagging feeling there will be a connectivity issue with my 2017 MacBookPro 13" laptop. Can I get a clear answer to the connectivity issue. PA278QV does NOT have a USB-C port as my laptop does.
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MacBook Pro 17″, macOS 10.12
https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/
That monitor has the following video inputs:
I would suggest getting a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable, or a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter cable. (Mini DisplayPort and DisplayPort are the same except for the physical size of the connector.). Your Mac generates native USB-C (DisplayPort) output, so this involves the least conversion.
I would avoid DVI. You would need to be careful to get a USB-C to dual-link DVI adapter (most adapters are single-link) and a dual-link DVI cable. Back in the days before USB-C, the Apple Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter and others like it had a reputation (earned? unearned?) for being a bit flaky. There simply is no point in paying more to connect in a less reliable way unless all THREE of the other inputs (DisplayPort, Mini DIsplayPort, and HDMI) have already been filled up for other computers or video sources.
You can get USB-C to HDMI adapters and adapter cables, but I wouldn't bother with that unless the DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort inputs are already spoken for.
The monitor also has a USB-A hub. If you want to use that, you'll need to run a separate USB data cable.
https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-pa278qv/
That monitor has the following video inputs:
I would suggest getting a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable, or a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter cable. (Mini DisplayPort and DisplayPort are the same except for the physical size of the connector.). Your Mac generates native USB-C (DisplayPort) output, so this involves the least conversion.
I would avoid DVI. You would need to be careful to get a USB-C to dual-link DVI adapter (most adapters are single-link) and a dual-link DVI cable. Back in the days before USB-C, the Apple Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter and others like it had a reputation (earned? unearned?) for being a bit flaky. There simply is no point in paying more to connect in a less reliable way unless all THREE of the other inputs (DisplayPort, Mini DIsplayPort, and HDMI) have already been filled up for other computers or video sources.
You can get USB-C to HDMI adapters and adapter cables, but I wouldn't bother with that unless the DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort inputs are already spoken for.
The monitor also has a USB-A hub. If you want to use that, you'll need to run a separate USB data cable.
Lots of USB-C to DisplayPort adapters, and adapter cables, on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb-c+to+displayport+adapter+cable
Dear Servant of Cats,
Wow! You have stuck with me and this is very, very helpful and eases my mind tremendously. Thank you so much! It is also good to know that the Display Port and the mini-Display Port are the same. I wanted to avoid using the HDMI port and had singled in on the Display Port. It is good to know the mini is also a reliable choice. I had been aware that to use the USB-A hub I had to run a separate USB data cable. Once again, thank you so much. This smaller Asus ended up being the only one I could purchase here in Ecuador.
Stan41
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