The mission of the Survey since 1924, in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, includes the facsimile documentation of reliefs and hieroglyphic inscriptions on ancient Egyptian monuments through photography and precise recording techniques (line drawings, digital imaging, etc.), as well as appropriate conservation and restoration work, in an effort to preserve the cultural heritage of Pharaonic civilization. Raymond Johnson, Research Associate Professor of the University of Chicago and the Oriental Institute. To guarantee reliable performance, Luna Display must be plugged directly into your Mac or PC.The Epigraphic Survey, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, based at Chicago House in Luxor, Egypt, is directed by Dr. Many of the adapters we have tested do not implement USB-C, HDMI, or mDP properly. We do not recommend using Luna Display with any kind of adapter. Inside the window that appears, you’ll see the model and year of your Mac. How do I determine which model Mac I have?įind out which year and model Mac you have by going to the Apple menu in the upper left of your Mac and selecting “About this Mac”. Most Macs after 2008 and prior to 2016 have Mini DisplayPort however, the minimum system requirement for running Luna Display must be a 2011 Mac model or newer. Here is a list of Macs with Mini DisplayPort that support Luna Display:
Here is a complete list of Macs that support USB-C: USB-C is an option available on the most recent Macs. If you do have additional USB-C ports outside of the graphics card, they typically do not support displays. The HDMI or USB-C Luna should be plugged directly into one of the ports on your graphics card.
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What about custom PC builds? Does Luna need to be plugged into the graphics card? If both ports can be used for an external display, you can purchase whichever Luna fits in with your workflow best. The only difference between the two units is the port type. My PC has both a USB-C and an HDMI port: which Luna should I buy? If the port is unmarked you'll need to check your PC manufacturer's documentation to determine what is supported.įor example, here is a list of some Dell/Alienware computers whose USB-C ports do not support displays. You'll need to confirm your port has either a DisplayPort (P symbol) or a Thunderbolt (a lightning symbol). Most PCs have markings next to the USB-C ports that indicate what is supported. See the visual guide below to determine if you have proper support. Your port must support Thunderbolt or DisplayPort. Not all do, and it is required for Luna Display. *Yes, as long as your PC's USB-C port supports displays.
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Luna Display for Mac supports USB-C or mDPĬan I use the same USB-C Luna Display unit for both my PC and Mac? Luna Display for Windows supports USB-C or HDMI Luna Display for Mac is available in USB-C and Mini DisplayPort (mDP). Luna Display for Windows is available in USB-C and HDMI. This guide will help you pick the right model for your Primary Windows or Mac device.Ī Luna Display unit is not required for your secondary device, and will only need to be plugged into whatever you are using as your Luna Display is available in three models: USB-C, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort.
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How To Choose Your Luna Display Unit Type