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I've had great luck with Dell monitors. They're not sexy or anything, but they do the job and last forever (ime).
This one is a newer model and still under 300. The stand is a bit wonky from a side view, but whatever. For nearly every monitor at this price you're going to need a MDP>DVI adapter. You could probably find something cheaper at Monoprice, but for something so (relatively) inexpensive I generally stick with brand names (in case it's wonked I can just run to the nearest Apple Store). Monoprice ftmfw otherwise. * An aside: we need more thread necromancy like this one. Tech is one thing we're all passionate about and can have lively discussion. So it goes. Last edited by 709 : 2013-10-03 at 12:56. |
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If you're willing to spend a little more you can go with a 27" IPS LED Display from Monoprice. I haven't used one personally, but I've heard pretty good things and read pretty decent reviews. It's one of the best prices you can get on a 27" IPS LED display. Plus they have DVI input which is far superior to VGA.
There's also the Dell U2412m (Link is to a Wirecutter review...also, Wirecutter is a great site for reviews.) It's $265 on Amazon right now, it's an IPS display, and Dell displays have always been pretty highly regarded. Come waste your time with me |
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I didn't think to talk about the Monoprice monitors, but yeah, they're pretty much universally acclaimed. A tich more than what you want to spend, but great deals.
*Note: I do not work for and am not affiliated with Monoprice. I just like them. So it goes. |
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I was already sold on Monoprice, but a few years ago I ordered a FW800 cable from them, received it, and it didn't work. They overnighted me another one and told me just to discard the bad cable, no need to send it back. Can't beat the prices, can't beat the customer service. [/ot] Sometimes it's worth it to spend the extra money now for a better experience later. No one has ever bitched about having a too large and too nice display. If you can come close to hacking it, go for the larger display, you'll thank yourself later. Come waste your time with me |
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Thanks also for the scoop on Monoprice (what a name!). Wish it was closer. Apple store price here: Adaptateur Mini DisplayPort vers DVI CHF 32.00 (that's 35 bucks!); Mono has it for 14. Thanks again all. |
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