Hi folks,
Time to retire my 2007 iMac and replace it with a shiny new 15" MacBookPro, with an external display, keyboard and mouse when using it at home.
What I want to do:
- Single connection from the MBP to my desktop set-up, either by Thunderbolt or USB 3.0
- Drive a WQHD (2560x1440) monitor at its maximum resolution (i.e. NOT at 1920x1080).
Options include:
- The Apple Thunderbolt display, which has received mixed reviews, is expensive, and provides only USB 2.0 functionality from the docking/interface/hub point of view.
- CalDigit Thunderbolt Station + 3rd party monitor.
- USB 3.0 dock (e.g. Kensington) + 3rd party monitor.
What I'm unsure of is if the MBP will in fact drive a 2560x1440 external display via either Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 dock arrangement (i.e. if I buy a HMDI 1.3 capable display, will the Mac be able to deliver full WQHD resolution to it via the Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 dock?)
I really don't want to have to plug in a gazillion cables every time I use the MBP at home, but it's unclear if I can make use of the available resolution without doing so?
Cheers,
Chris
Time to retire my 2007 iMac and replace it with a shiny new 15" MacBookPro, with an external display, keyboard and mouse when using it at home.
What I want to do:
- Single connection from the MBP to my desktop set-up, either by Thunderbolt or USB 3.0
- Drive a WQHD (2560x1440) monitor at its maximum resolution (i.e. NOT at 1920x1080).
Options include:
- The Apple Thunderbolt display, which has received mixed reviews, is expensive, and provides only USB 2.0 functionality from the docking/interface/hub point of view.
- CalDigit Thunderbolt Station + 3rd party monitor.
- USB 3.0 dock (e.g. Kensington) + 3rd party monitor.
What I'm unsure of is if the MBP will in fact drive a 2560x1440 external display via either Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 dock arrangement (i.e. if I buy a HMDI 1.3 capable display, will the Mac be able to deliver full WQHD resolution to it via the Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 dock?)
I really don't want to have to plug in a gazillion cables every time I use the MBP at home, but it's unclear if I can make use of the available resolution without doing so?
Cheers,
Chris