Display for Mac Pro

grizzly

I'm going to buy a Mac Pro before the end of the year and I'm going to spend about 500 on a display. I'm not too concerned about getting a massive size. Around 19"-21" should do. I'm looking for good display quality (working in print design) and nice connection options (I have an Xbox 360 that I want to be able to hook it up to).

I've heard dell are good value.

Any advice?

Nature Boy

I bought a Formac for my PowerMac G5. It looks sweet and it's good quality. I got the ****** 19' for around €400 - €450. A bit pricey but it was worth it.

I would paste a link to it but their website doesn't seem to be responding at the moment. www.formac.co.uk

DadaKopf

Would you be better off getting a CRT for design work? Old fashioned I know, but are flatscreens really up to it for good colour management?

If you're going with CRT, Mitsubishi are good monitors.

Actually, I may very well get a flatscreen when I get my MacBook Pro, so keep the info coming!

Urban Weigl

I got a 20" from Dell, 1600x1200 (not wide screen), and apart from 5 dead pixels and the fact that it looks ugly, I am happy with my purchase. I'd buy it again. Cost me about €500.

grizzly

Thanks for all the replies.

I posted this question on macrumors and got pointed to a great post on the topic: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=231339

I'm going to look into CRTs as the price on them is really good. I'll just have to live with the extra space they take up.

My other option is the 20" dell as Urban Weigl mentioned. They (unlike the larger dells) have the S-IPS panels (talked about in the link above) that are important for colour work.

DamoRed

If you're thinking in terms of colour accuracy and calibration, the Dell is the one to go for. I've had a long conversation with a guy who publishes a magazine and a good part of the time he's testing printers, papers and other products for photographers. This includes computers and monitors also, for which colour calibration and accuracy is vital for those printing their own work. He uses a Dell 24" himself.


Damo

dan99989

I just bought two Dell 20" Widescreen (16:10) flat panels for 900 euro...

They use the same Samsung panels as the Apple 20" (but cost less) so i figure its a win win for all, except it does ruin the whole Apple silver/pro effect.

I can live with that!

selekta

Dell's promo on the 20" widescreens ends tomorrow I think. I am using mine with a macbook, which is mainly a desktop computer for me. It's brilliant.
I would swap the 20" for a 24" anytime though.
Technically dells have the same LCD panels Apple uses for their displays.

eirlink

selekta wrote:

Dell's promo on the 20" widescreens ends tomorrow I think. I am using mine with a macbook, which is mainly a desktop computer for me. It's brilliant.
I would swap the 20" for a 24" anytime though.
Technically dells have the same LCD panels Apple uses for their displays.

ordered on last night....went for the special on the 20 " widescreen.It been dispatched today so should have it by fri


cant wait.I have a mac mini and my old monitor is on the way out.Glad to hear its the same as apple display,guys at work told me this as well yesterday.

The pic is supposed to be unreal.

Selekta...did yours come with a DVI cable?
Is your macbook connected via DVI to the display?

cheers

selekta

eirlink wrote:

The pic is supposed to be unreal.

You'll get used to it and be hungry for more workspace soon;)

eirlink wrote:

Selekta...did yours come with a DVI cable?
Is your macbook connected via DVI to the display?

cheers

DVI, VGA and USB (for the hub) cables come with the monitor. I had to get a mini DVI to DVI adapter. If Spectra says they have it backordered, you'll sooner and cheaper get it from US ebay. But I'm not sure minis need the adapter as well, possibly not.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the display. Just check it thoroughly and have them replace it until you're satisfied. They're not very well known for their QC.
2 of my friends had problems with initially shipped monitors. Mine was perfect from the beginning though, hopefully yours will be too.

eirlink

selekta wrote:

You'll get used to it and be hungry for more workspace soon;)

DVI, VGA and USB (for the hub) cables come with the monitor. I had to get a mini DVI to DVI adapter. If Spectra says they have it backordered, you'll sooner and cheaper get it from US ebay. But I'm not sure minis need the adapter as well, possibly not.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the display. Just check it thoroughly and have them replace it until you're satisfied. They're not very well known for their QC.
2 of my friends had problems with initially shipped monitors. Mine was perfect from the beginning though, hopefully yours will be too.

cheers selekta
I have a dvi adaptor which came with the mini but i wont need it cause i can connect direct. Glad to hear the DVI cable is with the display cause they are around 30 euros for a good one.
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eirlink

Well got my 20 widescreen today and i am here in amazement at the picture quality.Fantastic,overjoyed with the purchase.

Running at 1650 x 1080

Just set it up so i have my mac connected via DVI and pc connected via VGA. Can then switch between no prob.

Composite and s-video inputs are still available. Next step is to put CCTV security system on another input and then select PIP (pic in pic)..

Technology never ceases to amaze me. Highly recommended.

eirlink

selekta wrote:

You'll get used to it and be hungry for more workspace soon;)

...Mine was perfect from the beginning though, hopefully yours will be too.

How right you are...lovin it . also checked out and no dead pixels.
really pleased.



This is PIP (picture in picture ) function



This is PBP ( pic beside pic )



[ pics courtesy Sky Tv ]

And finally this is iWork 06 pages software in portrait ( with display swivelled 90 degrees )

macleod

i went for the 24inch dell and got the A03 revision and it's amazing...
by the way, if anybody is looking for a 19inch CRT, i have 2 dell ones that willsell for cheap cheap but they're still awesome. i just needed more space. they're dell trinitron so it's the flat screen, not the rounded screen. 18inch viewable and awesome! let me know if you're interested

grizzly

Well I missed the offer on the dell 20' deal. So I may get a Samsung. Does anyone thing the extra for a dell is worth it...



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rinnin

Lidl UK are selling 19" monitors that have VGA & DVI interfaces. Spec looks pretty good. All for £150 / €222:
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20061104.p.LCD_Monitor.ar7

Urban Weigl

The offer for the Samsung on Komplett looks fantastic. The Dell also uses the same Samsung panel, so there's no point paying extra for the Dell, especially as they both have 3 year warranties.

scrapland

whats iritating is the Dell 20" 2007fpw is on offer on the US store for $275

and we have to pay €600 :rolleyes: