My extended desktop via miniport VGA will not display 1950x1080 (HD) through Samsung TV. My Older 2009 Mac Mini did it with no problems. Max resolution is only 1280x800
What MacBook model build year and OS X versions are in use with the computer in question?
A Mini would support with its GPU a main display at as high a resolution as the graphic card processor, display, and connection adapters may allow; but a MacBook/Pro/Air, etc would be able to support a second external display based on the graphics support of the supplemental or auxilary card for that outside display. Not necessarily at full resolution.
And, based on specifications, you may need to use a different display adapter &/or cables to attain a higher quality experience with an external/second display. The build specs or technical specifications of the MacBook should tell you the maximum supported resolution of a second display. That may vary, because of feature sets such as Mirroring, Extended desktop, or others. Plus there may be setting options in the preference panel to change the resolution of an external, if the graphics card in the computer allows it.
That is an uneven comparison, in fact none at all.
You may contact an Apple Store to inquire of any
other 'compatible display adapters' for use with MB.
There may be a way to get a better resolution, or
perhaps you may need to get a different display.
Will MacBook Pro 13" (2012) support a 1920x1080?
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5116401
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
edited
Macbook Pro 13-inch mid 2010
2.66ghz MHz DDR3
8gb memory
NViDIA GeForce 320M 256 MB
OS X 10.9.1
Based on the following spec:
..I thought this wouldn't be a problem.
Were you able to see if the instructions in the link provided were able to help you adjust the displays so they'd be equal or close in output? That much of each build year model and OS X version should be similar enough to do this, as the settings have been standard for quite some time in the system preference panel.
| Built-in Display | 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen |
| Resolutions | 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio |
{info for a MacBook Pro '13-inch, mid 2010' from mactracker.ca}
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 320M |
| Graphics Memory | 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory (Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB) |
| Display Connection | 1 - Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter) |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
{if your computer is different than you state, these numbers may vary}
So, the resolution capability is not limited by the MacBook; you may need to acquire the 'dual-link DVI with adapter' after double-checking to see if the display you are using has a similar capability to connect. Note the display modes noted above, and the details of how to use extended and mirroring in the previous link to an ASC discussion; you may be able to tell if you need the 'dual-link DVI w/ adapter' if that doesn't work.
Hopefully this helps.
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
In the previous link it says that the dual-link DVI is needed for any resolution higher than 1950x1080.
These are the only resolutions that show up. Note that it is in extended mode not mirror.
Well, this does confirm what I thought after research and reading the link I chose to share. However what I didn't know at that time was the specifications of the exact build year of MacBook you have.
So the adapter is a likely necessity,
whether or not the display is. LOL!
Hopefully you can get an adapter at a local source of knowledgeable Apple trained professionals, and ask if they will take the DVI adapter with cable back should it not be an answer, or should it fail to work with the external device you hope to use it with.
You may be able to drag the image around in the system preference> displays panel to see if the on-screen results change, and this may change a bit once you get the better suited adapter.
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
Update: With the same mini port and VGA cord, I hooked up my roomates macbook pro 15 inch Early 2011 (Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB) IOS X 10.9.1 to the same TV and it worked fine at 1950x1080.
That's likely due to the higher specs of a more costly MacBook Pro model.
A database download of http://MacTracker (free) covers most information;
a 'serial number lookup' helps determine exactly what build model year,
example: http://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php
So the TV does work, nice to know. And via DVI, also on yours.
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
Ugh..Yea it works sure, but not in HD. There should be a way!😕 This doesn't make any sense if the thread confirmed that a higher resolution should work. Also, according to the specifications this computer should be able to display it. If you come across any new information please let me know.
Thanks
Now I am having problems with my Avid Mbox 2 sound interface. It is not playing any sound back. I get small clicks and pops here and there. I tried downloading the new driver and that does not change anything.
I upgraded my 2009 mac mini to ios Mavericks, backed it up, and transfered everything to this mbp 2010. The mbox worked fine on the mini even after upgrading to Mavericks. I even tried twice to make sure.
Any knowledge?
There are some drivers for Avid Mbox2 Pro edition (?)
& says some for Mavericks, & were available Jan 2013.
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Download/Mbox-2-Pro-Drivers?
However I don't really know much about the product
or the difference between the Mbox2 vs Pro, if any...
{The original product came out in about 2006 and used
a FireWire audio interface according to driver site info.}
And then another page goes to other Avid products & drivers, etc.
where they go on to say Mavericks is not supported by those...
Note the Mavericks alert and other later OS X information on the
following page... starts with wording like this:
Important Note: Mac OS X 10.9.1 Mavericks is NOT approved at this time.
• Drivers for Avid Audio Hardware
>Last Updated : January 7, 2014
>Products Affected : Eleven_Rack, M_Audio_FireWire_Interface, Mbox_2,
Mbox_2_Micro, Mbox_2_Mini, Mbox_2_Pro,Pro_Tools_Mbox,
Pro_Tools_Mbox_Mini, Pro_Tools_1_6, Pro_Tools_HD
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/download/en379411
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I can't say as I have Avid Mbox ^ knowledge of/or where else to look.
One idea may be to revert to an older OS X, maybe have it on an
external hard disk drive & be able to boot from it, to use older Stuff.
Back to the Samsung TV as display, not sure if the 'DVI adapter
and cable' would add High Definition to output final resolution.
Someone at the Apple Sales support or a retail store may know,
but a product specialist for the MacBook Pro should, or a genius.
Sorry to not know more about those things.
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
My extended desktop via miniport VGA will not display 1950x1080 (HD) through Samsung TV. My Older 2009 Mac Mini did it with no problems. Max resolution is only 1280x800
