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Display Off!: A Guide to Monitors For Your Mac

Posted 08/29/2011 at 2:55pm | by J.R. Bookwalter

It doesn’t seem so long ago that buying a new Mac often required buying a new display to go with it -- and there were plenty to choose from. Flash forward to the present and Apple is selling more notebooks and iMacs, which has all but negated the need for a separate monitor with many users. But for the few, the proud who still need one, here’s a quick look at your options.

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Plugged In: A Guide to Mini DisplayPort Connections

Posted 08/10/2011 at 9:30am | by J.R. Bookwalter

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Introduced in October, 2008, Mini DisplayPort is Apple’s current connection du jour for audio and video, and starting with the introduction of Thunderbolt earlier this year, the tiny jack is now host to high-speed hard drives and other peripherals as well. But did you know that Mini DisplayPort is capable of other amazing feats of strength as well?

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From Green to Retina: The Complete History of Apple Displays

Posted 01/04/2011 at 9:47am | by Michael Simon

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It was early on in the game when Apple recognized the need for a dedicated display for its home computers. Where the Apple I and the first Apple II models relied on third-party RF modulators for hooking up to television sets, Apple changed course in 1980 when it released the 12-inch, monochromatic Apple Monitor III to accompany its Apple III business computer.

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Patent Revealed for Goggle-Free 3D Technology

Posted 12/02/2010 at 10:22am | by Seamus Bellamy

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Steve Jobs wears one style of glasses. One. His iconic John Lennon-style shades are as much a part of his mystique as his Levis 501s and black mock turtle neck. Were Jobs to appear at an Keynote without any of these essentials on his person, the earth could very well spin of its orbital axis and hurtle into the sun. Apple understands that such a cataclysm could effect their bottom line. That's most likely why they filed a patent for a glasses-free 3D projection system.

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Group Test: Sub $300 Monitors

Posted 11/17/2010 at 8:55am | by Nic Vargus

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You don’t have to scorch your wallet or your eyes with these posh sub-$300 monitors. Our group test of five cutting-edge displays will make sure you find your perfect match.

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Apple Unveils 27-Inch LED Cinema Display for September

Posted 07/27/2010 at 5:44am | by J.R. Bookwalter

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The Apple Tuesday assault continues! On the heels of a long-awaited Mac Pro refresh, Cupertino has also taken the wraps off a much-needed, super-sized 27-inch LED Cinema Display, coming in September.

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Display Myths Shattered: How Monitor Companies Cook their Specs

Posted 05/18/2010 at 12:41pm | by Florence Ion

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You thought you knew everything you knew about displays, but you were wrong. Did you know that the control labeled "contrast" on your monitor actually has absolutely no effect on image contrast? Or that most HDTVs have the same basic user controls as the original analog NTSC color TV?

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The World is Matte (and Glossy) -- 19-inch Monitor Shoot-Out

Posted 01/30/2008 at 10:01am | by cyoung

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Still suffering with a small screen? It's time to ditch that diminutive display and go big.

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