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Hey, what's up guys, Stephen Cult of Mac here, and anyone who's been following Apple
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will know that USB-C is becoming their go-to connector. Just as with the 2015 MacBook, the 2016 MacBook Pro is rumoured to feature only USB-C ports
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So what display do you get if you want an external monitor for your new USB-C ready laptop
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Well, right now, options are somewhat limited. Fortunately, that's okay, because this LG 27UD88 monitor will provide you with everything
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you need. Not only will USB-C display your 4K video, but also transfer data and charge your laptop
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or mobile device at the same time. In terms of aesthetics, the LG 27UD88 is stunning, with an amazing curved base, which is plastic
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but has a brushed metal finish, and a screen that almost looks bezel-less, as the display
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is so close to the edges. To the rear of the screen, which is covered in white plastic, you'll find two HDMI ports
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a display port, headphone or speaker jack, two USB 3, and, most importantly, that USB
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Type-C port. The screen itself appears button-free, but there's actually a hidden joystick underneath
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the screen, which lets you turn it on and off, as well as control all of the menu settings
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inputs and game mode. The 4K quality really stands out on this monitor
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While I've become accustomed to the MacBook Pro's stunning Retina display, no matter how many times I come back and sit down in front of this LG monitor, it stuns me
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4K videos look beautiful, the quality allowing you to see textures and fine details clearly
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Colours are vibrant and pop off the screen thanks to the high contrast ratio
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This is a truly amazing monitor that you need to see to believe. I'd especially recommend it for serious gamers thanks to its black stabiliser, which helps
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keep visibility even in dark scenes. It delivers smooth action when gaming, and when switching on the FreeSync mode, it made
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the gameplay a lot smoother, eliminating any stuttering. There are tons of neat features that make this the ultimate display, such as the black
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stabiliser, picture in picture for dual input mode, the stand includes tilt, height and
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rotation adjustment, and many more. It will set you back $699, but this is money well, well spent
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If you're in the market for a new monitor, I highly recommend the LG 27UD88
