cables for MacBook Pro

[WillStirling]

I have a new Benq HDMI monitor and have tried connecting my MacBook pro using a Cablesson HMDI to Thunderbolt cable. Does not produce a picture for me on the Benq, but it works from the macbook to a Samsung monitor (HDMI).

If I use a normal HDMI to HDMI cable will it work from MacBook Pro to a non-Apple monitor?

 

[chscag]

Assuming your MacBook Pro has a Thunderbolt output video port (you didn't tell us which model MBP you have) you should be able to use a MiniDisplayPort output adapter to HDMI to the BenQ monitor. And no, it does not matter if the monitor is an Apple brand, the cables are all standard and should work.

 

[WillStirling]

Thanks chscag.
Dont have it here but its a pretty new MBP with x2 thunderbolt ports on left side.
I had a HDMI to Thunderbolt cable but it doesn't work. In the end I used a VGA to Thunderbolt adapter and that works. - thanks
Although now its not clear how best to optimise the screen in Preferences >> Display >> Color - there are settings for Color LCD, RRGB, BenQ (model), and other standards. I assume you select the BenQ but perhaps leave it on Color LCD = the default setting.