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As soon as Tiger comes out I've made up my mind to up-grade to a Power Mac Dual 2.0 Mhz G5. Should I try to save a few bucks and get something like a Samsung 19" LCD monitor at less than $400 or say "What the Hell" and blow $1000 on an Apple 20" monitor?
I really don't need the Power Mac - just want it! Have an iMac G4 now. The extra $600 won't break me for the monitor, but is it really that much better? Am retired and enjoy playing with a computer and went to a Mac three years ago. It's such an improvement over a PC that it's a delight to fool with. Would like to hear a few thoughts on the Mac monitor from you experts! |
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seattle
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In my opinion... it's too much. But I've said that before. The quality is pretty much the same no matter what LCD you buy.
But the Apple monitor matches, it uses DVI, and it has USB ports built in. It's up to you, but I'd choose the Samsung. Last edited by rasmits : 2005-02-01 at 01:09. Reason: i cant spell |
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There are cheaper 20" widescreens available, BTW. Dell makes one (the 2005fpw) and I think maybe HP or Gateway might too. They're all basically the same, with the only differences being the cases they come in. Obviously the Apple is the prettiest, but it also costs the most. The LCD panels themselves are all similar.
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Get a 2001FP, it works great with my Mini and with the frequent coupons Dell has you can get it for $500, which is 1/2 the price of the Apple 20" LCD.
Here's a review I wrote and 129 pages of discussion on the 2001FP: http://www.firstadopter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157 |
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The 2001 is nice, but I wouldn't trade my 2005FPWs for anything. 20" widescreen.. its gorgeous!
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: London Town
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If you value the "whole widget" philosophy, prettiness, light-touch screen tilting and USB/Firewire hubs, seriously consider getting an Apple Cinema Display. If you are looking for portrait orientation capabilities, ultra-brite technology, vertical and side-to-side screen adjustment, or to spend as little as possible, get something else.
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Re: Is the Apple 20" Monitor Worth the Price??
It may be at this price $795 http://dealmac.com/articles/79816.html Jaime |
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
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Are the Formacs still popular?
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Mr. Vieira
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee
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The Formac stuff recently underwent a redesign, and became incredibly ugly.
When I buy a display, it'll definitely be the Apple 20". But I'm just that way. |
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I LOVE my new 20" Apple display. Anything else doesn't match the computer you have and IMHO isn't worth the cheap price. A Mac just isn't a Mac without an Apple Display.
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PS. In that case, Jasoco, you better replace your mouse! |
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Their biggest faults are price, only having one input, and only one axis of adjustment vs. many competitors' three axis and pivot. The biggest pluses are looks, Firewire hub (competitors tend to have USB hubs too) and widescreen - only Dell competes in 20" widescreens.
If the $600 Dell screens are available to you, then I think the Apple screen is not worth it period. In here you have to pay almost the same, no matter what 20" flatscreen you get, so the choice is a little more even. I find it hard to pass VGA, SVHS and composite inputs for no additional cost. And if you are after good looks in a screen, personally I like Viewsonic pro series looks more than Apple's and you wouldn't need to give up the VGA connector when getting a Viewsonic. |
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"A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other." Baltasar Gracian Last edited by nomorewindows : 2005-02-11 at 13:18. Reason: mispelled name |
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee
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Man, I really like that 20" display. It doesn't seem as top-heavy as the other two (mind you, I would own the other two in a HEARTBEAT). It just looks a little more even and balanced, while still offering plenty of size/resolution for the things most of us do.
I want one even MORE, after seeing this pic. That is quite a handsome set-up there, with the mini beside the display. A nice rig that you should be quite proud of! |
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I agree that the setup is nice and everything fits together well.
Here's one of them Viewsonics if someone's interested, the VP201b at 20.1" and 4:3. |
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I bought a 20" apple lcd a couple of weeks ago. My advice is buy one, you will not be disappointed. Fantastic resolution and clarity. As we all know they are not the cheapest, but hey you only get what you pay for! LOL!
After all thats we all buy Apple! Cheers sk8008 |
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Well it's a mute point now! I just couldn't wait.......I bought the whole deal from B&H Photo. It's on the road right now. Got the G5 Dual 2Ghz Power Mac w/ 250 hard drive, upgraded video card and 20" Apple monitor. Also got 2GB Ram coming from another source. I'll be $3958.96 poorer, but what the hell! Heck of a price to pay since I'm retired, 69 yrs. old and really don't do nothing but play with the fool thing. Do write a few columns but nothing that serious. I did drive over to the Apple store in Tampa and look the 20" monitor over again. It does look better to my eyes and like one of you guys said it is an Apple. I'd have ended up feeling bad every time I'd have looked at another screen. Second childhoods are fun! :smokey: |
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I did my dual G4 with a high end Viewsonic and I was disappointed the whole time (4 long years). My dual G5 got the Apple Cinema Display and it is sooo much better. Go with the Apple display!
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Seriously, a Mac just isn't a Mac without an Apple display IMHO. Hell, if Apple made Cable Modems, 8 button and wheeled wireless mice, 4 port wireless routers, FireWire HD's, speakers (Whatever happened to those ball speakers?) and tablets, everything would be Apple on my desk. Last edited by Jasoco : 2005-02-11 at 23:05. |
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I just picked up a Dell 20inch wide screen and it kicks ass. It was 2 months old and cost $350. Much better than 1300 for a Cinema display.
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How the heck did you get it for $350? That's an insane price... I'd pick up a used one at that price to add to my current one!
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Bought mine at the original price and love it. Has a stuck (green) pixel in the middle. Don't notice it much. Otherwise its been great.
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Have you tried gently massaging the stuck pixel, IonYz?
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Honestly, I'd be surprised if a Viewsonic 23" and an Apple 23" were any different in picture quality. Same panel. |
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I wasn't actually trying to convince you to switch your great monitor to something else.. just to show other guys that other monitors can look good as well. I'm thinking of buying one, and combining it with a nice IBM keyboard. They have that black "industrial" look too. :smokey: |
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: London Town
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Can all you people with new Apple Cinema Displays, please respond to my thread:
Please Respond if you Have an Aluminium Apple Cinema Display (Pink Hue Defect) There are lots of pics of a quite common (and easily dismissed?) problem here. Thanks bouncy bouncy |
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That's a much more pronounced effect than I'd imagined. I'd be pretty annoyed if I had that.
I think I'll stick with my 2005fpw... working like a champ, and cheaper. I can't pay $300 extra just for aesthetics and fewer inputs. |
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