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I'm close on the choice of a new monitor but I need to make sure I've got my facts straight. I'm looking at the
Dell UltraSharp 27" LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. U2715H. There's a deal on now for $540 with free shipping and a $200 Dell gift card.
My question:
My
2.0 ghz 8gb 10.6.8 early 2009 C2D Mini says it will support up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on a DVI or VGA display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on a dual-link DVI display using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter.
The Dell supports 2560x1440 resolution and has a DisplayPort connector. Can I just go DP to DP cable, leave out the dual link part and end up with native 2560x1440 ?
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Sweet monitor, what kind of graphics are you doing? Straight cable should be fine.
You could always get both from monoprice, about $8 each.
What happened to that monoprice one for half the amount? Has a 4 star rating... get a nice arm for it and ditch the stand.
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The Monoprice one was looking good until I read the reviews. Lots of premature deaths and busted buttons. It sounds like the build quality was on the light side and the model is discontinued in favor of a new pricier model.
I'm mostly doing Photo Shop work for my new DTG shirt business
Big Bone Studio. This monitor is probably overkill for my skill level but I haven't bought a new monitor in about 10 years so I figure it's OK. I wish I didn't have to deal with the Dell gift card though but I could probably put it up for sale here.
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You want mini DP to DP, not DP to DP, but yes, that will work.
There are plenty of 27" 2560x1440 monitors in the $300-400 range now if you don't want to deal with the gift card.
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Good to know, I didnt read the reviews.
FYI, the Dell card needs to be used in 90 days or its worhtless...
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Gareth wrote:
You want mini DP to DP, not DP to DP, but yes, that will work.
There are plenty of 27" 2560x1440 monitors in the $300-400 range now if you don't want to deal with the gift card.
I was trying to save time by not typing MDP to DP. I'd feel more comfortable back down in the 250-300 range even if I got another 24" it wouldn't the end of the world. Just looking to stretch the dollar. The Dell three year warranty was also attractive.
jdc wrote:
Good to know, I didnt read the reviews.
FYI, the Dell card needs to be used in 90 days or its worhtless...
Deal breaker right there.
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Gareth, thanks for the recommendations. I just bought the
27" Acer from Newegg. Amazon had it for $299 + 6.25% tax and Newegg was $332 with a 10% coupon, free shipping and no tax so I totaled out at $307 including a 6' mini DP to DP cable.
