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Dell 20" and 24"+FCP=problems?
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Hey folks,
I recently purchased a dual-core 2.3ghz Power Mac G5 setup for video editing. I'm interested in buying a new LCD setup. I was thinking of getting an Apple 23", but the price seems steep compared to the Dell 24". I was thinking of either getting a Dell 24" or two Dell 20", but I heard that Final Cut Pro has issues with displays running at 60Hz. Apparently it drops frames when previewing, etc. As far as I know, the Dells run at 60Hz in their native resolutions. The Apple ACDs, on the other hand, run at 75Hz at their native resolutions. Can anyone shine some light on this?
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Michael Reyes | www.mikochu.com | Power Mac G5 DC 2.3ghz, 2.5gb RAM, 320/250gb HD, Dual Sceptre 20" LCDs | MacBook Pro 2.0ghz, 2gb RAM, 80gb HD, 15.2" LCD, booq Vyper M2 sleeve, OGIO No Drag | iPhone 3G 16gb | iPod 60gb (5g), iPod2Car in the car | iPod 20gb (4g) in an iHome in the bathroom :)
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Well,i have the 2405 and i edit with it using FCP4.5...never noticed any problems.Or maybe i'm just blind....
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MacBook Pro 2.4 17 HD
ACD 23
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I'd also like to know about missing/skipping frames associated with the dell 2405fpw.
I want to use it while connected to my 15" powerbook, hope it works 
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Yeah, apparently it'll lose frames when previewing at the 60Hz refresh rate. I know the 20" Dell has the same LG LCD as the 20" ACD...but if I can remember correctly, when I tested a FCP on a 20" ACD at the Apple Store, FCP prompted me because of lost frames.
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Michael Reyes | www.mikochu.com | Power Mac G5 DC 2.3ghz, 2.5gb RAM, 320/250gb HD, Dual Sceptre 20" LCDs | MacBook Pro 2.0ghz, 2gb RAM, 80gb HD, 15.2" LCD, booq Vyper M2 sleeve, OGIO No Drag | iPhone 3G 16gb | iPod 60gb (5g), iPod2Car in the car | iPod 20gb (4g) in an iHome in the bathroom :)
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Barefeats says:
January 9th, 2006 (Updated) -- FCP PLAYBACK PROBLEM REPORTED
Readers have reported to me a problem with skipped frames during playback with Final Cut Pro using the Dell LCD 2405FPW display at 60Hz. Apple warns about problems with 60Hz refresh rate in an article on their web site, but that applies to CRTs. Most readers report NO problems with the Dell 2405FPW. We can't duplicate the problem in our lab. Apple recommends refresh rates of 75Hz or higher. The Quad-Core with the FX 4500 connected to the Dell 2405FPW can be set to 75Hz at 1024x768 or 1280x1024 resolution. The native 1920x1200 only can run at 60Hz on the Dell. It's unknown what scan rate the Cinema displays use. If you open the Displays preference panel, refresh rate is "n/a."
They also have a comparison of the 23" Apple and 24" Dell.
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