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Turn-On Button on the Display to start my Macbook that is closed?
Greetings,
I am considering purchasing a 24'' LED Cin. Display for my Macbook (unibody).
Now I am wondering if I can close the Macbook, put it in one corner of my desk and turn it on only using the 24'' Display? Is there an "On"-button on the display, or do I have to open up my Macbook and start it like I do now and then close it again to have only the new external display run?
Hope you can help me out here!
Regards,
Chris- Asked by CS from Würzburg
- 09-Oct-2009
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The Apple LED is the only monitor i can think of. But can it be compatible with a PC? because i wan't to use it for gaming.
- Asked by JY from New York
- 02-Oct-2009
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Actually you can. There's now a DVI to DisplayPort converter. It's by Atlona and it will set you back USD$179. Do a search for "Atlona AT-DP200" for more details. An easier way will be to simply buy a new video card with a DisplayPort output.
- Answered by EG from Singapore
- 05-Oct-2009
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2 yr old MacBook - can it connect to the 24" LED cinema display?
- Asked by SS
- 01-Oct-2009
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It can't. Your MacBook has a mini DVI port. This monitor needs to be paired using the new mini display port. There are no converters for connecting a DVI output to display port devices.
- Answered by EG from Singapore
- 01-Oct-2009
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24-inch display is glossy. Does Apple make a matte or dull display?
I can't imagine trying to edit photos with reflections glaring back at me. Or am I missing something? Apparently most people are okay with this?
- Asked by PT from Elizabeth
- 08-Oct-2009
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Unfortunately, Apple does not currently manufacture a matte glass version of the Apple 24" LED Cinema Display. Personally, I like the glossy screen and reflections are not an issue because of my working environment, but everyone has there own tastes and environments.
Your options to cut down on glare are to purchase an anti-reflective film for the display or experiment with your working environment to minimize reflections.- Answered by EP from Mesquite
- 20-Oct-2009
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can i watch tv on it
is it possible to watch television on it
- Asked by DC from Totnes
- 13-Oct-2009
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Can I hook up my PS3 to the Cinema Display if I wanted to?
I know I want a display for my macbook pro, since the screen is only 13 inches. it is not easy to watch movies on from across my room. However, I would like to be able to use the display for my PS3 as well. Is this possible? If so, how?
- Asked by AG from Rochester
- 20-Oct-2009
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Can I connect my new Apple LED Cinema Display to my Mac Pro?
It seems like I need an adapter, but I can't find any on the apple store. Please Help me!
Best,
Abbe- Asked by AI from Stockholm
- 22-Oct-2009
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what cable do I need?
I have a new MacBook Pro (purchased June 2009). Does the 24-inch cinema display come with the necessary mini display port cable, or do I need to purchase one separately? And if so, what exactly do I need to buy? Thanks.
- Asked by PG from Bolton-Ouest
- 08-Oct-2009
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Yes it comes with the proper cable for the new macbook pro models.
- Answered by GM from Calais
- 10-Oct-2009
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how do you link up a useful sound system to this device
for such an expensive yet beautiful product, the sound quality is poor. how do i connect a sensible set of speaker to this unit that will reflect the quality of the sound source rather than multiply the output of the "cinema display"
- Asked by JM from Grampound
- 02-Oct-2009
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Any system would work, check the 'output' settings in 'sound' under 'system prefs' to change to that output. I recommend the 'Bose Companion 3' system.
- Answered by RL from York
- 03-Oct-2009
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Is the mini-DVI port on my MacBook4,1 compatible with the Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)?
My machine is an Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" (Black-08).
- Asked by BK from LUCAN
- 30-Sep-2009
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Good question! I'd say, personally, yes. It can't really play cream HD content on it, like blu-ray, HD-TV, etc, but iTunes HD movies, similar things and so forth, will look very stunning on this screen.
Like the previous person said, you can't have HD audio, unless you get an external interface that connects via firewire to your computer, VLC player software, get an amp, then have a surround sound system connect to the amp. With that setup you'll have stunning near-HD sound.- Answered by DC from Lawrenceville
- 23-Oct-2009
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can you close the macbook pro and have the screen still work?
- Asked by DH from Rolling Meadows
- 03-Nov-2009
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Yes, as long as you have a external keyboard, mouse and your pro is connected to a power source. First connect the monitor to the pro, next close the lid. The screen will go blank, then just wake your pro up with the mouse or pressing a button on a keyboard and the monitor should work.
- Answered by JM from Cambridge
- 04-Nov-2009
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Can this display connect to a Mac Pro Xeon Nehalem? If so which cables are needed to be able to connect the Mac Pro and the Mac LED Display?
- Asked by UH from Redmond
- 11-Oct-2009
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Yes you can connect this to your Nehalem Mac pro.
However, the cables are very short and currently there is no adapter for the Mini Display port to extend it. So you would need to have your Mac Pro next to the Screen or DIRECTLY underneath it :)
Hope this helps!- Answered by RP from Crayford
- 14-Oct-2009
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Hi, I'm interested in the monitor, but can i connect to a non apple laptop?
- Asked by EK from Hillview
- 11-Oct-2009
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Can I operate this display and the MacBook Pro display at the same time with two different windows open?
- Asked by KG from Dry Ridge
- 16-Oct-2009
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Can you connect the Apple LED Cinema Display to an Apple TV?
- Asked by AR from Pointe-Claire
- 07-Oct-2009
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Is this a LED or LCD?
I am not a technical person and would like to know why the specification say it is a LCD - "Screen type: TFT active-matrix LCD" ?
- Asked by AM
- 15-Nov-2009
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I have a two-year old MacBook Pro with DVI output. Is there a connector that enables this machine to connect to the male MiniDisplay Port?
I know there is a cable that goes the other way but seems that to connect an older MacBook Pro with a DVI port to this Mac Display, I need a cable with a male DVI and female MiniDisplay Port - does such a cable exist?
- Asked by JG from Mill Valley
- 10-Oct-2009
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what applications does it come with?
is it like a regular computer does it help with home work, photoshop, fire fox, itunes?
- Asked by EA
- 08-Oct-2009
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