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Skypat · Oct 25, 2005, 07:35 AM

Hi

I would like to replace my 20" cinema display (allu) by a 23" from Apple. I've heard that the 23" suffered from some color problems (sort of pink shadows on the screen) etc.

I would like to know if there are still quality issues with the models that are produced today. Could you tell me?

Thank you !!

Kyle Dreaden · Oct 25, 2005, 04:25 PM

I own a 23" alu cinema display. As far as I know, everything has been worked out for some time now. Mine is gorgeous.

Go for it =)

analogika · Oct 25, 2005, 06:20 PM

been great for a while now.

Skypat · Oct 26, 2005, 03:44 AM

Good. But is the color problem (yellow corners and pink shadow) noticable right out of the box or it takes time to appear ? Thanks!

analogika · Oct 26, 2005, 07:18 AM

right away.

I haven't seen that problem in over half a year.

KidRed · Oct 26, 2005, 09:44 AM

I'm on the new 23" and it's brighter then the old 23", smaller and SO MUCH lighter. I see no color issue but I do recommend calibrating it.

havocidal · Oct 28, 2005, 11:49 PM

despite reading all ur posts here... im still skeptical about the 23"

partially due to all the posts I've read in the apple discussion boards...

still contemplating between the 20" and the 23"... so anyway those of u who have excellent 23" displays... when did u receive yours?

analogika · Oct 29, 2005, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by havocidal

despite reading all ur posts here... im still skeptical about the 23"

partially due to all the posts I've read in the apple discussion boards...

Look at the dates on those discussions.

I *sell* these things, and we haven't had any problems in over six months.

joe · Oct 30, 2005, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by analogika

I *sell* these things, and we haven't had any problems in over six months.

If there is a problem, will Apple repair or replace a 23" ADC with a red/pink caste?

joe · Oct 30, 2005, 09:38 PM

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Skypat · Nov 25, 2005, 10:49 AM

Has anyone here seen a 24" Dell flat panel and an Apple 23" side by side ? The specs of the Dell seem impressive ... I am wondering if Apple is planning an upgrade of their cinema displays lineup in terms of performance (speed, contrast ratio etc.). What do you think ?

voo · Nov 25, 2005, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Skypat

Has anyone here seen a 24" Dell flat panel and an Apple 23" side by side ? The specs of the Dell seem impressive ... I am wondering if Apple is planning an upgrade of their cinema displays lineup in terms of performance (speed, contrast ratio etc.). What do you think ?

The Dell 24" is alot brighter than the 23" ACD, I even have the Dell set to 0 for brightness and its still pretty retna bright. To be honest the brightness is actually just perfect through the day but its when at night its so bright it feels like its sucking your eyes out.

Though both screens seem to be on par for speed, the Dell is a great screen but I just love the apple display for using as the grey frame is not one bit distracting like the black for the Dell.

Speaking of updates Dell is actually coming out with a 3007fpw and 2007fpw sometime next year, hdcp hdi/dvi honestly don't know what resolutions they will support.

mduell · Nov 26, 2005, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by voo

Speaking of updates Dell is actually coming out with a 3007fpw and 2007fpw sometime next year, hdcp hdi/dvi honestly don't know what resolutions they will support.

If that's true, I'm predicting a $2000 launch price (minus the usual discounts makes $1500-1600

) for the 3007FPW. Media card readers on both (like the 2405 has)... and maybe a Firewire hub? I don't know that consumers are demanding a FW hub since most people have only one Firewire device.
And watch for Apple to start slashing prices on the 30" like they have with the 20" and 23" in the last year or so.

msuper69 · Dec 3, 2005, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by mduell

If that's true, I'm predicting a $2000 launch price (minus the usual discounts makes $1500-1600

) for the 3007FPW. Media card readers on both (like the 2405 has)... and maybe a Firewire hub? I don't know that consumers are demanding a FW hub since most people have only one Firewire device.
And watch for Apple to start slashing prices on the 30" like they have with the 20" and 23" in the last year or so.

I doubt seriously that Dell would put Firewire on a display. USB 2.0 is likely but Firewire? Ain't gonna happen.

hickey · Dec 3, 2005, 11:52 PM

for the people who have the 23" apple display, did you choose it over the 20" because of the greater resolution?

voo · Dec 4, 2005, 02:29 AM

Yep, lovely res is 1920x1200. The 20" would feel too small and 30" just too big.

voo · Dec 4, 2005, 04:18 PM

The Dell 3007WFP - Dell brings the 30-inch LCD love

starman · Dec 4, 2005, 05:37 PM

I'd get the Dell monitor instead. Gorgeous screen, more ports, and cheaper.