[bobmoore]

I have a MacBook, and in a year (or less), I hope to also have a MacPro. I'm thinking of buying a 23-inch Apple display and bluetooth keyboard and mightymouse now, and use it with the MacBook....until I get the MacPro.

Any reason why this won't work? I would want to use the display at its native resolution (1900 x 1200?). Also, will the MacBook work with the lid closed, or would I need to keep it opened?

[MCQ]

Originally Posted by bobmoore I have a MacBook, and in a year (or less), I hope to also have a MacPro. I'm thinking of buying a 23-inch Apple display and bluetooth keyboard and mightymouse now, and use it with the MacBook....until I get the MacPro. Any reason why this won't work? I would want to use the display at its native resolution (1900 x 1200?). Also, will the MacBook work with the lid closed, or would I need to keep it opened?

Was going to cite Apple's page, but Macworld covers both questions.

http://www.macworld.com/2006/05/firs...irst/index.php

The MacBook’s also got built-in audio input and output, in both digital and analog forms, and support for external displays up to the 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution of Apple’s 23-inch studio display. The MacBook can drive external displays separately from its internal display, allowing for true screen-spanning. You can even run the MacBook in lid-closed mode, driving a large external monitor. (The MacBook does not come with any video adapters, however — if you want to drive a DVI or VGA display you’ll need to buy a corresponding adapter cable for $19 each.)

[Kraetos]

Originally Posted by bobmoore I have a MacBook, and in a year (or less), I hope to also have a MacPro. I'm thinking of buying a 23-inch Apple display and bluetooth keyboard and mightymouse now, and use it with the MacBook....until I get the MacPro. Any reason why this won't work? I would want to use the display at its native resolution (1900 x 1200?). Also, will the MacBook work with the lid closed, or would I need to keep it opened?

You can save yourself $500 by going with an Acer AL2423, which is also a better monitor. (Stronger backlight, higher contrast)

[MCQ]

Originally Posted by Kraetos You can save yourself $500 by going with an Acer AL2423, which is also a better monitor. (Stronger backlight, higher contrast)

Savings would be $300 (not $500) as a result of the ACD price drops earlier this week.

[Kraetos]

Originally Posted by MCQ Savings would be $300 (not $500) as a result of the ACD price drops earlier this week.

My bad. It's still a better panel, though.

[bobmoore]

Thanks for the advise on the Acer, I'll check it out. It's good to have choices.