Monitor help... 1313 Responses

Last post: 4 months, 2 weeks ago | Thread started: Jan 3, 13, 8:14 p.m.

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• OSFA

  Happy New Year gents!

  So this is the issue. I have a Samsung monitor hooked to my MacPro and it stinks! Colors are always muted or completely off and I need a new one ASAP.

  I would love to buy an Apple Cinema Display but money is kinda tight. My budget is $400-500 and I have a few options but wanted to get your opinions.

  I've been debating between:

  - Viewsonic
  - Dell
  - HP
  -NEC

  Any recommendations? Specific models? Ideally it has to be at least 24" but 27" would be a very welcomed bonus :)

  Thanks!!!

  Jan 3, 13, 8:14 p.m. – Permalink

• zaq

  Get 27 inch because it has the highest ppi (2560x1440).
  If you want great quality for a bargain, look ebay for Korean IPS display. They were $400, but maybe a little higher now.

  Also, do not buy before CES, prices usually fall after the event.

  • http://www.ebay.com/…– zaq1/3

    actually, make sure it works with MBP– zaq2/3

    now that I checked, it doesn't work with macbook– zaq3/3

  

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  Dog-earJan 3, 13, 8:34 p.m. – Permalink

• albums

  If you don't mind used, for an extra $100 you can get the Apple 24".

  

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  Dog-earJan 3, 13, 8:41 p.m. – Permalink

• crillix

  I went with a dell 30" this time around, had a samsung 30" before and went thru hell and high water when it died after a year to get it replaced under warranty, just to have the next one die after a year. So far the dell has been great, picture is a little better, better controls, lasted over a year, and hopefully warranty will be easier.

  IMO, Definitely look for IPS panels if you are gonna do design work on it, high view angles 178deg x 178deg, the more contrast the better. My 2 cents anywho.

  

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  Dog-earJan 3, 13, 8:42 p.m. – Permalink

• zaq

  Here is a good option https://www.decide.com/p/monitor…

  • same problem with MBP– zaq

  

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  Dog-earJan 3, 13, 8:42 p.m. – Permalink

• formed

  I also went with the Dell 30". I LOVE it. Last Dell monitor lasted 9+ years (first gen 24").

  I would highly recommend it, though the price is twice+ what you want to spend.

  I'll still recommend the Dells, though, given my experience with them. A friend has a Asus 27" that he likes, but is still in awe of my Dell.

  Go read CNET and other reviews. Go to www.techbargains.com and find a good coupon. There are great deals out there.

  

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  Dog-earJan 3, 13, 8:51 p.m. – Permalink

• inteliboy

  Dell is the way to go, but they are ugly as. Frustrating how no company seems to give a shit (or have taste) about industrial design but Apple.

  • substance over style. maybe quality over profits should become a priority– albums1/3

    not sure what you mean?– inteliboy2/3

    why not aim for both?– inteliboy3/3

  

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  Dog-earJan 3, 13, 11:53 p.m. – Permalink

• lvl_13

  yeah, i'd say dell. i've only heard good things about them...
  but truth be told, i've been mainly working off a macbook attached to a shit viewsonic 30", and it works well enough.

  

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  Dog-earJan 4, 13, 12:34 a.m. – Permalink

• OSFA

  Are there any specific Dell models I should look for? I'm going this weekend and want to check a few...

  • u2713h– zaq

  

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  Dog-earJan 4, 13, 6:18 a.m. – Permalink

• davey_g

  I've been buying inferior monitors for many years, because I did not want to pony up to the $1000 that a cinema display costs. I have since bit the bullet and bought a 27" Thunderbolt and it's the best fucking monitor I've ever used. Believe the hype.

  • What were your inferior monitors?– Josev

  

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  Dog-earJan 4, 13, 8:29 a.m. – Permalink

• formed

  Here's a deal for you, buy it now:
  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell…

  That's $400 off the Dell site (and $200 less than I paid about 3 months ago).

  While not gorgeous, it looks just fine and I prefer black to any other color, esp for editing work.

  *Your welcome* :-)

  

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  Dog-earJan 4, 13, 9:56 a.m. – Permalink

• OSFA

  So, think I'm buying this one... You guys approve?

  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell…

  

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  Dog-earJan 4, 13, 5:08 p.m. – Permalink

• OSFA

  Dell - UltraSharp 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel IPS LED HD Monitor

  Model: U2412M

  http://pisces.bbystatic.com/imag…

  

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  Dog-earJan 4, 13, 5:09 p.m. – Permalink

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  I am going to buy Dell U2312HM; as you mentioned U2412M here is nice review:
  http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/revi…

  

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  Dog-earJan 5, 13, 6:21 a.m. – Permalink