Macbook Pro and Thunderbolt Display
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It's pretty good. The monitor itself has a shitload of ports and gigabit ethernet so it extends the functionality beyond just plugging into a monitor.
I'd recommend getting some sort of laptop stand for the macbook pro as well.
The downside however is of course the costs. The integrated thunderbolt dock makes it worth it, but you're still paying the Apple tax.
I'd recommend getting some sort of laptop stand for the macbook pro as well.
The downside however is of course the costs. The integrated thunderbolt dock makes it worth it, but you're still paying the Apple tax.
Jysin
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I have a MacBook Pro (Retina Display) and a Thunderbolt display. The thing that's most jarring is the look of the Thunderbolt display compared to the Retina Display laptop. I am not sure exactly what magicery is going on with the Retina Display, but it makes the Thunderbolt look pretty dull and lifeless by comparison. I would honestly wait until Retina Display Thunderbolts become available, or look for a far superior monitor for the price. After all, the Thunderbolt Display is 2+ year old tech and IMO ripe for refresh.
Thunderbolt Display: Everything We Know | MacRumors
Thunderbolt Display: Everything We Know | MacRumors
I think those 4k Thunderbolt 2 screens are going to be unbearably expensive for the (non-rich) household.
The Asus / Sharp ones tip over $3000, I wouldn't be surprised if the Apple ones are closer to $4500.
The Asus / Sharp ones tip over $3000, I wouldn't be surprised if the Apple ones are closer to $4500.
Ignatius
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Yea, don't buy the thunderbolt monitors right now. They are way over due for a refresh, and honestly, they won't look as good as the retina screen. Not that they'll look bad...but it just won't be the same.
And you can bet your ass there will be an "apple tax" on the new ones....saying that as an Apple employee
And you can bet your ass there will be an "apple tax" on the new ones....saying that as an Apple employee
gogusrl
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You should say retina a few more times. You do know there's no magical trickery apple is doing there, it's just an IPS screen with a higher than usual resolution. Ofcourse that going from 2560x1600 on 13/15" to probably 1920x1080 @ 24/27 is gonna look like shit.
But with the retina, once you see it going back is hard.
Unless your above 45 or your eyesight is gone.
Unless your above 45 or your eyesight is gone.
Jysin
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It's far more than simple screen resolution. The color has significantly more depth to it.
FWIW, the Thunderbolt is an LED backlit 2560 x 1440 IPS panel.
Mageling
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Does anyone know any way to disable the internal display on a 2013 rMBP? I was using the following on my Air when I had it, but it doesn't seem to work anymore in Mavericks.
sudo nvram boot-args="iog=0x0"
Reboot
Close lid with external monitor attached
Wake up with external keyboard and mouse
Profit!
Seems to be broken now.
sudo nvram boot-args="iog=0x0"
Reboot
Close lid with external monitor attached
Wake up with external keyboard and mouse
Profit!
Seems to be broken now.
Possibly. I had to wipe the entire OS, then when internet recovery kicked in it went to ML rather than Mavericks.
Maybe if you have a time machine backup pre-Mavericks?
Maybe if you have a time machine backup pre-Mavericks?