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Q: My wife gave me as a gift the new mac pro. I'm not sure on what is the best monitor i should buy.

My wife gave me as a gift the new mac pro. I'm not sure on what is the best monitor i should buy.

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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Jul 10, 2016 8:05 AM

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Q: My wife gave me as a gift the new mac pro. I'm not sure on what is the best monitor i should buy.

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Jul 10, 2016 9:15 AM in response to eduardo h.
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    Jul 10, 2016 9:15 AM in response to eduardo h.

    It depends upon your use of the Mac, your budget, and preferences.

    The late 2013 Mac Pro (still the current model) can drive multiple monitors and can even drive a 5K screen.

    Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support

     

    The size screen depends upon space available to yo and how far yu will be from the screen. Larger screens require more distance.

     

    I myself have one 24" 4K screen, one 24" 1080p screen and one 23" 1080p screen.

     

    Your budget is also a driver. Do not get a really cheap screen since typically they do not look that good. Google for reviews of the candidate screens you are considering

  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Jul 10, 2016 9:52 AM in response to eduardo h.
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    Jul 10, 2016 9:52 AM in response to eduardo h.

    That Mac will happily drive up to six displays. Don't get stuck thinking you are limited to ONE display that must do everything. As Lllaass says, lots of Readers use multiple displays.


    The best high-resolution display are those with a DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort interface -- their hookups tend to be more trouble-free.


    Driving high-resolution displays with ONLY HDMI interfaces that are larger than 1920 by 1080p is difficult to get working, as some special cabling is often required, and screen refresh rates may be slow. But you could hook up your modern TV-set as a display to get it all going, then substitute a "real" display later.

  • by eduardo h.,

    eduardo h. eduardo h. Jul 10, 2016 8:56 PM in response to lllaass
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    Jul 10, 2016 8:56 PM in response to lllaass

    thank you. could you please give me some advice on what brand an model on 24" to 33" monitor with the best resolution I should buy.

    i use my mac to process photos (.raw images) and design on illustrator.

     

    thanks again

  • by jndupuis1,

    jndupuis1 jndupuis1 Jul 10, 2016 9:09 PM in response to eduardo h.
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    Jul 10, 2016 9:09 PM in response to eduardo h.

    I really can't advise you but here is what I use:

    I own the Asus Pro Art PA248Q series True Color Monitor. It comes with color certificate of calibration. I have seen nothing but good things from Photo process and image renderers. It can video switch between VGA, DVI, HDMI and Mini Display Port. It has 4 USB 3.0 Ports. If anything, this may get you pointed in the direction you want to go.

     

    Cheers!!

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Jul 11, 2016 12:56 AM in response to eduardo h.
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    Jul 11, 2016 12:56 AM in response to eduardo h.

    I like HP and Dell. They look a little better than the Asus. Samsung also makes good monitors.  Typically you get what you pay for.

     

    I would go to a store and look at some.