08-07-2015, 10:51 PM
silvarios wrote: Just to clarify, it isn't unstated, Apple actually lists the requirement on their spec page for that model.
The Mini Displayport spec runs Displayport 1.1a. Displayport 1.1a supports 2560x1600 resolution natively. It *should* be safe to assume that a Mini Displayport to Displayport connected monitor should work without issues.
I don't think it's a stretch for most people to assume the Dual Link DVI adapter would only be required for monitors that are only connectable via a Dual Link DVI. If a Dual Link DVI adapter is the only way to reach a resolution higher than 1920x1200 it is a technicality which is misleading to omit given that the port its adapted from should be natively capable of a higher resolution.