Best external monitor for MacBook Pro 2012 model?

[Hemps]

Is it worth spending a wad of cash on a 4k monitor to hook up to my MacBook Pro 2012 model?
It's non retina display.

If so what monitor should I be looking at?

 

[chrisc]

27" Samsung

 

[Hemps]

Graphics and Video Support

Intel HD Graphics 4000
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors

 

[chrisc]

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/676516-FS-2-27-quot-screens

 

[Thor]

Well no 4K for you

 

[Hemps]

Guess i should be looking at 1080p led glossy screens.

 

[Hemps]

http://www.takealot.com/dell-s2240l-21-5inch-led-monitor/PLID28170471

 

[Thor]

Go for 27"

 

[Maverick Jester]

http://www.takealot.com/dell-s2240l-21-5inch-led-monitor/PLID28170471

Good option, it got a favourable review at TFT Central.

 

[Hemps]

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/177090959/brand_new_acer_23_acer_led_ips_monitor_worth_r2799.html

Seems like decent value for ips and full HD