[rcantrell]

1) With the latest LCD monitors (ie Apples 20" or 23" Cinematic) do I get more desktop width or does it just stretch my current single desktop to it's widest width?

I currently have a 21" CRT for my main monitor and a 17" CRT for my pallets and e-mail etc. I guess I'm worried that with a Cinematic I won't actually be gaining any desktop space and will just be making my images disproportionate.

2) Are the colors / contrast resolution etc good enough for doing high end color correction and photo manipulation etc? (I'm a graphic designer)

I've read old posts on other boards that the LCDs couldn't be calibrated and weren't as accurate. I'm sure much of that has changed in 3 years, but should make sure before I recommend a model to my boss.

Thanks for your input.
Rosie

[iDaver]

Never fear, Cinema displays don't stretch your images, they are simply wider than typical 4x3 displays. As for using one for color correction, etc., I expect that when correctly calibrated Cinema displays are as good as any LCD on the market. There are some graphics pros who would say you shouldn't use a LCD for color correction but I tend to disagree. In my experience, CRT monitors continually need recalibration anyway, so I don't understand that opinion. There is a minor issue with viewing angle affecting perceived color on LCDs so perhaps that's the issue for some.

[rcantrell]

Very cool! Thanks for your response iDaver!