11/24 What is the best 25-32" monitor out there? I am ready to upgrade
my 9 year old CRT. -ausman
\_ How much money are you willing to spend, and how good do you
really need it to be good? Are you willing to pay $900 for the
industry standard monitor used by graphics artists, or are you
so cheap that you'll only want to pay up $400 for something that
is good enough for coding and checking email? $900 or $400?
I've uploaded an Apple LED Cinema Display 24" vs. Dell Ultrasharp
2408WFP, pixel-to-pixel comparisons for you monitor pixel peepers
out there. Does it mean anything? If you're not a pixel peeper, no.
link:bit.ly/DellVsApplePixel
\_ I spent $1k on my last one and will probably spend about that
this time. I might spend more if I really thought it was worth
it, but not $15k. If I can get really good quality for less,
I would be happy to spend less, but I doubt that is true.
I like to buy good things and then use them for a long time. -a
\_ "Best" is subjective. And sorry, I have no recommendation in
the 25-32" range. For 24.1", Eizo CG243W.
\_ $2200 eh? Do you have one? Is it worth it?
\_ I have a really old L565 and somewhat outdated S2410W
(paid around $1700). Zero complaints about L565. S2410W
uses Samsung's PVA panel, and I'm not quite satisfied with
it. CG243W uses the latest NEC IPS panel. If it had RGB
back-light, I'd pay $3000 for one. As is, I'm just very
tempted.
\_ Self correction. Apparently, even CG243W uses LG panel. Where
has all the high-end gone.... Also, the new SX2462W appears to
use the same IPS panel, at much cheaper price, but without
hardware calibration and some other really high-end features.
That might be a reasonably good buy. I'm just going to wait it
out until there's a no-compromise (to me anyway) model.
\_ Additional information. Looks like CG232W is the one using NEC
panel. It's actually smaller (22.5") but has the same resolution.
\_ CG232W has a $15k price tag. That is too much for me.
\_ I hate to sound like an Apple fanboi but when I tried out
the 24" Apple LED Cinema Display, I was completely sold.
Stay away from Dell Ultrasharp 24" unless price is an issue.
Check out http://Amazon.com user reviews.
\_ Curious why? I have a Dell Ultrasharp 24" and it has been a great
solid monitor, used for over 2 years now. -ERic
\_ It's a perfectly fine monitor for its price. It has MORE
features than the Apple Cinema display, by leaps and bounds
AND you can buy several Dells for the price of one Cinema
Display. Spec-wise, it is brighter, more contrast, yadda
yadda yadda. However, not everything is about features.
There's a reason why most graphic artists still prefer the
Mac-- better rendition of colors, and the color-balance
is simply calibrated very well. I wrote a review on
Amazon about this, and it used to be on the top review
(10/11 people thought it was useful). I just went back and
found out my review is now shifted to the bottom, WTF! They
also took out a near microscopic comparison of
pixels which I uploaded without giving me any warning!
FU Amazon. Anyways here it is:
link:bit.ly/DellVsApple24
\_ We have a bunch of 24" Dell Ultrasharps at work and some
have failed, but they were replaced under warranty. They
look fine when they are working. The Dell 20" and 30"
seem more reliable. If money was no object I'd go with Apple.
\_ 24" is fine, too. -ausman
\_ I am going to get the Apple 24" thanks for all your advice. -ausman |
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