[Kev]

Which is a better value as a display to go with my new Quicksilver 733? I do mostly digital photos web surfing, e-mail, and some iMovie.

[lawrenceg]

When I got my cube I thought about buyuing the 15" display but the 800x600 res was too small to do most of my work on especially as I was used to a 17" screen.. I guess comes down to what are you used to?

I went for the 17" studio display as a temp solution. I have now switched to the new 17"LCD and it is awesome. If you can afford it I would definitely go for it - how long will you be happy using a 15" display before you start to yern after the 17".

[scarab]

Screen resolutions for 15" Apple Studio Display:
-1024 x 768 pixels (optimum resolution)
-800 x 600 pixels
-640 x 480 pixels

Screen resolutions for 17" Apple Studio Display:
-1280 by 1024 pixels (optimum resolution)
-1024 by 768 pixels
-800 by 600 pixels
-640 by 480 pixels

Screen resolutions for 22" Apple Cinema Display:
-1600 by 1024 pixels (optimum resolution)
-1280 by 800 pixels
-1024 by 640 pixels
-800 by 512 pixels
-800 by 500 pixels


Before making your purchase, check out the Apple Support Discussion Boards. I read about colour inconsistencies on one of the models.

[AppleCello]

the 17" gives you 67% more screen realestate, taking resolution differences into account. And it is priced accordingly. One it not necessarily a better value than the other.

[malson]

I have the 17" LCD hooked up to my Dual 800. The screen is really impressive. Very sharp colors and the clarity is great. No blurring or ghosting when playing games. I've seen the 17" beside a 15" and there is no comparison. The 15" is so much smaller. If you can afford it, go for the 17". I'm very pleased with mine.

[Bockie]

Originally posted by malson:
<STRONG>I have the 17" LCD hooked up to my Dual 800. The screen is really impressive. Very sharp colors and the clarity is great. &lt;snip&gt; If you can afford it, go for the 17". I'm very pleased with mine.</STRONG>

Same here with my DP800. I love it! My wife thinks the 17" monitor is the best part of our new setup. Ask your self this question: Can you put a price on your eyesight? Buy the best you can afford.

[cube-dude]

Transfering this monitor discussion into the Peripherals forum

[Immortal K-Mart Employee]

Originally posted by lawrenceg:
<STRONG>When I got my cube I thought about buying the 15" display but the 800x600 res was too small to do most of my work on especially as I was used to a 17" screen.. I guess comes down to what are you used to?</STRONG>

Um that is 1024 x 768.

I have both monitors. If you have a 17' opposed to the 15 iMovie is not one bit better.

IF all you do is surf, email and the occational picture then the 15" is more then enough.

I do high end work on it all day in Photoshop and I wouldn't mind the 17" sometimes, but it is not needed.

What it comes down to is the 17" better but do you want to spend that money for something you don't NEED?