Slightly OT: Caught between a Dell and a cinema display
Hi all, I'm trying to decide between a 20 Apple Cinema Display ($1200 or so) and a Dell 24 display ($1400). Advice or suggestions gratefully appreciated. I've read many website reviews of the Dell 2405 FPW which praise it, and many forum reviews which both praise it ... but point out issues such as a 'screen door' effect, and the narrower viewing angle (compared to Apple's displays). On the other hand, I've read many comments on the Apple displays which mention 'pinkish whites' and 'grayish blacks'. The extra screen real estate of the 24 would be good, but at the end of the day I don't want it at the expense of screen quality. Seeing a cinema display in the flesh is easy ... seeing a Dell is difficult. The only showroom they have is in Sydney, and they won't offer any suggestions as to who in WA might have one to view. Does anyone know where I might see a Dell 24 LCD? I'd prefer not to cold-call Design / Video Post Production / Architecture businesses ... ;-) Cheers, Tobes. P.S. some further background info: I'm using the monitor for Print Design, iLife '05 based projects and the occasional game (see: World of Warcraft *grin*). I'll be hooking it up to a Dual 1.8 G5 with an ATI X800 video card.
Re: Slightly OT: Caught between a Dell and a cinema display
(compared to Apple's displays). On the other hand, I've read many comments on the Apple displays which mention 'pinkish whites' and 'grayish blacks'. I noticed the 20 was a little warm when I first plugged it in but doing colour correction through display panel by eye it is now better than acceptable Design, iLife '05 based projects and the occasional game (see: World of Warcraft *grin*). sorry this is illogical as occasional game and WoW in one sentance is an oxymoron! unless you bought a pre leveled character of ebay ;) - This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. http://www.endymion.com/products/mailman/
Re: Slightly OT: Caught between a Dell and a cinema display
I noticed the 20 was a little warm when I first plugged it in but doing colour correction through display panel by eye it is now better than acceptable Yeah, I figured whatever I get will need some tweaking. :) sorry this is illogical as occasional game and WoW in one sentance is an oxymoron! unless you bought a pre leveled character of ebay ;) Heh heh - there is another alternative: I'm nearing the end of my interest in the game as I reach the higher levels. I've been addicted to be sure, but the law of diminishing returns is finally kicking in. Cheers, T. P.S. Just had a play with an Apple 20 and 23 display respectively.
Re: Slightly OT: Caught between a Dell and a cinema display
Toby, Hi all, I'm trying to decide between a 20 Apple Cinema Display ($1200 or so) and a Dell 24 display ($1400). Advice or suggestions gratefully appreciated. I've got two 20 Apple Cinema Displays (hooked up to a dual 2.3 G5). They are very nice indeed. I haven't noticed any colour problems, but I don't do much graphic art stuff. I can't advise you on the Dell display, but if you decide to go for the Apple one, I'm sure that you will be happy with it. Cheers, Andrew
