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loringdm · Jan 3, 2007, 05:58 PM

I currently own a Al PB 1.67 15inch, 2gig RAM and 64mg ATI 9700. Having determined that the photoediting I do on Photoshop is plenty fast on my G4, I have decided to invest my money in a high quality monitor. I don't "need" anything huge (something around 20 inches), and would rather buy quality over quantity. Apart from Apple Cinema displays, do people have suggestions? Thanks.

eminton · Jan 3, 2007, 06:06 PM

acer LCD are great also, dont know if they work on macs

iREZ · Jan 3, 2007, 06:12 PM

dell 20" is comparable to apples offering and has more features for a lower price.

PowerPc = Pwnage · Jan 3, 2007, 06:34 PM

dell fan over here too.

reyes.matchu · Jan 3, 2007, 08:50 PM

dell also, i have a dell 2405fpw and loving it, about 2megapixel resolution 1920x1200 and cheaper than the comparable apple version

mduell · Jan 3, 2007, 09:44 PM

Dell... their 20" is the same panel as Apple's (and $289 list for the DVI-only model), and their 24" is cheap too.

loringdm · Jan 3, 2007, 10:24 PM

It appears that Dell is a good choice -- great to hear.

I went to the website and noticed that they have two different 20inch widescreen displays available:

(1) 2007WFP
(2) E207WFP

The E207WFP is $60 cheaper, which is nice, but it appears to not have an adjustable stand and limited connectivity. Is it (a) worth it to get the more expensive 2007WFP and (b) necessary to get the 2007WFP because of the available connections on my PB G4 1.67 15 inch.

I can afford the more expensive one, but it is always nice to save a little money.

Thanks for everyones help!

mduell · Jan 3, 2007, 10:55 PM

The E207WFP's only connection (DVI) is also the only connection on your PowerBook. So if you don't need the adjustable stand, I'd go with it.

mrmister · Jan 3, 2007, 11:08 PM

I would have gotten a Dell monitor, but I can't stand the sound it makes...google those monitors and read responses before you buy.

iREZ · Jan 4, 2007, 04:50 AM

why google?...i just put my ear to the monitor and no sound is present?

xmattingly · Jan 6, 2007, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by loringdm

I currently own a Al PB 1.67 15inch, 2gig RAM and 64mg ATI 9700. Having determined that the photoediting I do on Photoshop is plenty fast on my G4, I have decided to invest my money in a high quality monitor. I don't "need" anything huge (something around 20 inches), and would rather buy quality over quantity. Apart from Apple Cinema displays, do people have suggestions? Thanks.

I have to agree with the majority; Dell is among the best you can get for the price. You might also consider ViewSonic as well... can't vouch for Apple. Their monitors have good image quality, but they're waaaayy overpriced.

If you're going to be doing a lot of image editing/ color correcting though, I think you should consider getting a CRT over an LCD. They take up a lot more room, but definitely have their advantages. I just recently replaced one with a larger, widescreen LCD. Color was definitely truer on the ol' CRT (LCD's are just inherently too bright & saturated, and I think that fools your eye), and viewing angle is a little bit of an issue, where it's never an issue on a CRT. Hope that helps!

Blasphemy · Jan 6, 2007, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

The E207WFP's only connection (DVI) is also the only connection on your PowerBook. So if you don't need the adjustable stand, I'd go with it.

I own that monitor and it also does VGA

mduell · Jan 6, 2007, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Blasphemy

I own that monitor and it also does VGA

Hey what do you know; wow, that makes it an even better deal.

mrmister · Jan 6, 2007, 10:15 PM

"why google?...i just put my ear to the monitor and no sound is present?"

Many DELL monitors make a high-pitched whine--yours, apparently, does not.

PowerPc = Pwnage · Jan 7, 2007, 10:56 AM

Good for him, and me.