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NHAero

11-09-2019, 09:38 AM

I have a 13" Macbook Pro. Our IT guy pointed me towards this Dell (https://www.newegg.com/dell-p2719h-27-full-hd/p/0JC-0004-007H7?Item=0JC-0004-007H7).

I'll use it for the usual: email, web browsing, Excel, Powerpoint. And I'd like it to be what we can watch Netflix on (no TV here).

Any thoughts? Is the FHD adequate (it's what I have at work) or should I look at QHD? Not a gamer or doing any 3D design work.

Thanks

unterhausen

11-09-2019, 10:43 AM

I can't believe a serious IT department is buying such low-end monitors. I'm seeing monitors with decent vertical resolution for not much more.

NHAero

11-09-2019, 11:02 AM

Great, so help me out here please, make a couple of recommendations

I can't believe a serious IT department is buying such low-end monitors. I'm seeing monitors with decent vertical resolution for not much more.

kramnnim

11-09-2019, 01:17 PM

Check slickdeals if you’re price conscious

rkhatibi

11-09-2019, 01:24 PM

Assuming your 13" pro is recent, the resolution is 2560 x 1600. Standard 2k resolution is 2560 x 1440 which is pretty close. That's what I would recommend as it'll match the native laptop resolution and avoid odd window resizing when moving apps between displays.

my search on newegg (https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100161617%20600556721%204016%204809%204814%20 600012694%20600012686&Order=PRICE) with those limitations.

The ViewSonic VP2768 Pro might be a good pick if it's within your budget. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-vp2768-professional-monitor,5336.html

LGrider

11-10-2019, 12:29 AM

I trust these guys. They even have an article for Macbook pro monitors.
https://www.rtings.com/monitor

mudhead

11-10-2019, 08:32 AM

Check out www.thewirecutter.com for good reviews of what you are looking for

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NHAero

11-10-2019, 02:54 PM

I asked a friend for his advice and he passed on his Apple Cinema HD 30" display. It's an oldie but goodie as far as I can tell!

efixler

11-10-2019, 06:30 PM

I use an HP Z27 and love it (++ on the Wirecutter rec, that's where I originally found this monitor, I'd check and see what they're recommending today)

tylercheung

11-10-2019, 06:40 PM

Great, so help me out here please, make a couple of recommendations

I haven't bought dell for a while but I would say if you do go with them, go for their Ultrasharp line of monitors if you can.

Samsung and LG make the best screens, both for themselves or for others so yo could see what they have.