On Thu, 15 Dec 2005, Adam Maas wrote:
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
This is what I find on a market search
Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW - US $799 - 4 USB 2.0 ports - US street $490-550
- User reviews *** "good"
Apple Cinema Display 20" - US $799 - 2 USB 2.0 port/2 FireWire 400 port -
US Street $720
- User reviews ***** "excellent"
You'll want to check pricing on the 2005FPW, as it lists for $749CDN right
now (On sale for $599CDN), not $799USD. Just checked Dell's site and that
panel is $549USD list and currently on sale for $463.20. The Apple is $799USD
or $999CDN. All prices from the respective Webstores. And those are notable
differences.
Godfrey listed street prices there as well.
My conclusion (if anyone cares) is that this is another "horses for
courses" case. Sure, the Apple costs more, but were you to resell it
you would get more. Sure the Apple may have higher QC, but look at
that price. Sure, the Dell is cheap but it does not have the
street-cred of the Apple. Sure, the Apple gets 5 as opposed to 3 stars
from its users but Apple is a cult and one should take user reviews
with a pinch of salt.
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