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    MacBook Pro retina external monitor

    There is a lot of talk around here about this subject. I recently bought a 27" for my rMBP and I'm not the only one. For 27" monitors, look at topics about: Viewsonic VP2770 AOC Q2770PQU BenQ BL2710PT Looking for 27" LED recommendations - WQHD There is plenty of talk about 24"...
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    ViewSonic VP2770: 2560x1440 Semi-Glossy PLS

    I haven't read anything clearly definitive, but my 11,3 3 month old rMBP can supposedly drive a display via HDMI at a littler higher resolution than this monitor has at 60 Hz. I called Viewsonic again and the support person today told me that if the video card can send the signal, that the...
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    Looking for 27" LED recommendations - WQHD

    I paid $670 for the VP2770 at Amazon. A day or two later, the price dropped to $657, but it went back up again in less than 24 hours. The price had been quite a bit higher for while, so as soon as I saw it at $670, I jumped on it. I had my doubts about the base when researching the monitor...
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    ViewSonic VP2770: 2560x1440 Semi-Glossy PLS

    According to OS X's System Information app, I get 2560x1440 @ 60 Hz via HDMI and @ 59 Hz via DisplayPort. Whether these numbers are accurate or not, I don't know. If I switch to HDMI, I always get an OSD message from the monitor suggesting that I switch the resolution to 1920x1080. That kind of...
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    Looking for 27" LED recommendations - WQHD

    I've had a Viewsonic VP2770 for a few days. It's great so far. Seems like I got a good one with a Feb., 2014 manufacture date. But this AOC display has me wondering. I wish I'd seen the words about that one sooner, but I missed it altogether. I'm semi-tempted to order one and keep the one I like...
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    ViewSonic VP2770: 2560x1440 Semi-Glossy PLS

    I just got one of these, too. So far, very good. I haven't had time to do any serious exploration into its perfections and lack thereof, but I did a little visual calibration tweaking, just a little, and it's looking great. It's a great improvement over my aged 24" display and the added pixels...
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    According to the thread about this monitor on this forum, there are a couple of different panels and even more than the two part numbers. Strange. No surprise that HP phone people won't know what's going on. I'm sure we could all tell plenty of stories about tech support and sales people who...
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    Thanks for the pointer. Something to consider at that price. There seems to be two versions of the Z24i. One's quite a bit more expensive.
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    Since I'm in CA, B&H is a nice cost option because along with free shipping, there's no tax, which, in this case, is a pretty nice saving. But that free shipping will take a lot longer. What are places known for hassle free returns on monitors, in practice, as well as in what they claim? Amazon...
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    Now, I'm thinking of either the Viewsonic vp2770 or the BenQ BL2710PT. I'm not so sure I want a monitor that big, though. I'm afraid it's going to be too overwhelming. Maybe if I keep the brightness down some. In any case, as long as I can return it if I don't like it, it might be worth a try...
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    Micro Center is advertising the ZR2740 for $399, but it's store only and most locations don't have it in stock. Strangely, they say it's on sale from the usual $449. There used to be one a few minutes from where I live, but it's not there anymore. The pricing variations on this monitor are...
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    I see in the TFT Central review that there was a revision of the HP ZR2740w about two years ago. I wonder if that low price at B&H is because they're selling leftovers of the older version. I'll look into that.
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    Interesting. The lack of controls don't present you any problems? That B&H price is way better than anyone else's. Something to consider. I don't care about 16:9 vs. 16:10. I just didn't want only 1080 vertical pixels.
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    External monitor for current model MBP

    The amount of info about monitors here and in other places many of you are referring to is dizzying. Lots of great stuff. I wish there were places I could go and see these displays for myself. That would make things easier. I'm looking for a 24" display to be used primarily as an external...
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