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Mac Studio to use with the iMac display

Hi

Before ordering a Studio Display, I checked compatibility for 2017 21.5" 4K iMac & after satisfying myself that it'd be fine, I ordered one.

The display was detected, but all it shows is the desktop, which can be dimmed, but that's all.

I connected it to my wife's Mackbook Pro & it worked as expected straight away.

I realised when ordering I wouldn't get the full resolution, but the size would be nice as my eyesight is deteriorating.

It's a shame because I intend to get the Mac Studio when funds permit, but in the meantime, the Studio display is unusable.

I plan to return the Studio Display, get the Mac Studio to use with the iMac display & when new monitors become available early next year, buy one of those.

What are your thoughts?

As an aside, I checked the trade-in price & was disgusted that it was deemed scrap value.

Looking forward to your suggestions.

Cheers

John


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Posted on Nov 20, 2022 5:13 PM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2022 5:28 PM

The Apple article below may help with setting up the external monitor.


Use one or more external displays with your Mac - Apple Support (CA)


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Nov 21, 2022 4:46 AM in response to stedman1

Again, thanks, mate. 👍

I'm using the display now & loving it.

There's been a lot of criticism that it's too expensive & that there are better monitors out there for less money. When I had it hooked up to my wife's 2022 16" MacBook Pro, I was expecting it to be inferior, going by the flood of haters, but was blown away by how good it actually was/is.

I can't wait to be in a position when I'm able to get the Mac Studio, it's something I'm really excited about.

Woooo Hooooo!!!


Mac Studio to use with the iMac display

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