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suprz · Aug 2, 2003, 08:06 PM

i was wondering what monitors you guys are using. i want to get a lcd but of course apple lcd's are overpriced as always. is there another brand that someone here could recommend? as long as the have a DVI connection they can be used on my G4 correct?

CatOne · Aug 2, 2003, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by suprz:
i was wondering what monitors you guys are using. i want to get a lcd but of course apple lcd's are overpriced as always. is there another brand that someone here could recommend? as long as the have a DVI connection they can be used on my G4 correct?

Using a 23" Cinema. It's worth it.

Mr. Blur · Aug 2, 2003, 09:38 PM

i use 2 samsung 172T lcd's (search this forum for a really long thread about them.....)...they're very very nice.

personally, i don't think it is very fair to call apple's lcd's overpriced....they *used* to be, but now the 17" and 20" are great value for lcd's of that high quality.

Tarcat · Aug 2, 2003, 09:53 PM

Apple 20". Unreal quality and not a bad price. Looks to die for. You should get one.

reverb · Aug 4, 2003, 04:23 PM

Two Dell 1900FP displays. Basically the same as Samsung 191T.

milhouse · Aug 4, 2003, 07:09 PM

Apple 20" ...It is the best I've ever used

spiky_dog · Aug 4, 2003, 11:44 PM

two apple 17" lcds off of a radeon 9000 + adc converter.

mark9939 · Aug 4, 2003, 11:51 PM

I've got dual Samsung 105Ns and a Sony SDM-S81. (I think thats what model it is...)

all2ofme · Aug 5, 2003, 06:03 AM

Apple 20" - worth every penny (or cent).

voyageur · Aug 5, 2003, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by all2ofme:
Apple 20" - worth every penny (or cent).

I second (or third) that.

G-mac · Aug 5, 2003, 10:34 AM

The Samsung 172T - like Mr. Blur's. It's a really bright, really sharp LCD that I bought at a great price. Looks really snazzy next to my G4 MDD and JBL Creatures. I've got it connected to a Radeon 9000 using the DVI port.

Steve · Aug 5, 2003, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by reverb:
Two Dell 1900FP displays. Basically the same as Samsung 191T.

Nice displays! I have decided to get 1 (or 2...

) for school. Have you noticed any ghosting while playing FPS or other games?

alpha rays max · Aug 5, 2003, 10:45 AM

I have an Apple 17" LCD... although I would love to get the 20" some day.

AssassyN · Aug 5, 2003, 11:55 AM

My 23" HD Display is currently sitting unused, however...

When my Dual 1.25Ghz PowerMac arrives I'll be using a dual-LCD config. w/ a 23" Apple HD Cinema Display + 17" Apple Studio Display...woohoo!

osxisfun · Aug 5, 2003, 12:19 PM

Dual Apple 20"

JawDropping Goodness.

israces · Aug 5, 2003, 12:36 PM

Kind of OT, but can the 17" PB drive 2 external 20" screens?

AssassyN · Aug 5, 2003, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by israces:
Kind of OT, but can the 17" PB drive 2 external 20" screens?

Nada, only one external screen.

kennedy · Aug 5, 2003, 12:45 PM

Similar question: can a PB12 drive two external 17's?

I ask, because you can buy 2 17" LCDs for the same price as one 20".
And two 17"s provide a lot of real estate!
Especially in addition to the built-in 12".

Another related question: Which of these displays take VGA in?
Do the displays still look good with VGA input?

Thanks.

AssassyN · Aug 5, 2003, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by kennedy:
Similar question: can a PB12 drive two external 17's?

I ask, because you can buy 2 17" LCDs for the same price as one 20".
And two 17"s provide a lot of real estate!
Especially in addition to the built-in 12".

Another related question: Which of these displays take VGA in?
Do the displays still look good with VGA input?

Thanks.

Nope, no PowerBook can drive multiple computer displays. And the 12" PB can't drive ANY Apple ADC displays, only VGA displays. VGA LCD's are typically cheaper, however the quality isn't as good. NO Apple LCD accepts VGA in; only ADC in. VGA LCD's still look good enough for the average joe, however photo pros. would want more clarity.

bwahahax · Aug 5, 2003, 01:12 PM

Samsung 172T

Great display!
Only regret is that I don't have a second.

ZildjianKX · Aug 5, 2003, 01:20 PM

172T as well, best LCD I've ever seen. I bought one for my GF, and I liked it so much I had to buy one for myself

saturnbill · Aug 5, 2003, 02:45 PM

20" Apple display. I looked at about all of them in the last couple of months and thought this was the best of the lot. Beautiful color and perfect for graphics work.

JustinD · Aug 5, 2003, 06:06 PM

2 Samsmung 172W. I was selling them for a while (to get a single 20" Apple), until I got the chance to actually hook them up to my G4 at work. They're REALLY great. I thought I'd want more screen real estate, but I can wait.

The 172W is the widescreen version of the 172T. It's got built-in speakers and a headphone jack, and also comes with everything you need to wall-mount it. They have a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is great for movie and audio editing. =)

Plus, they're like $600 ea. at the moment

(but hey, if anyone wants to buy mine, I've only used them once! they're basically brand new. $1000 for both. =D