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SpinCycle · Jul 7, 2003, 01:39 PM

I thought this should go in the PowerMac forum, since a) its not really a peripheral, you -have- to have it. b) needs update to look well with new G5, and c) didn't know where else to put it.

Does any one know if an LCD display is coming out soon? To match the G5 and the iSight? Would look nice.

SpinCycle

Lateralus · Jul 7, 2003, 01:41 PM

Probably.

sideus · Jul 7, 2003, 01:42 PM

Brushed Metal LCD.

-Q- · Jul 7, 2003, 01:42 PM

How isn't this a peripheral?

And I'm sure something is in development. As I hope a new keyboard and mouse are as well (althought that's a peripheral discussion too).

SpinCycle · Jul 7, 2003, 01:43 PM

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.p...um+AND+display

I found the thread above.. I only searched for LCD and aluminum. I should have done a search for display as well.

SpinCycle · Jul 7, 2003, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by -Q-:
How isn't this a peripheral?

And I'm sure something is in development. As I hope a new keyboard and mouse are as well (althought that's a peripheral discussion too).

Well my theory is, you have to have a display in order to use the computer at all. You could get away without a mouse (sometimes, but not very much) and other things.

This is one of the things that helped me in my determination, esp. reason #'s 1, 4 & 5.

pe�riph�er�al

1)Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery.
2)Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina: peripheral vision.
3)Anatomy.
a)Of the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external.
b)Of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system.
4)Of minor relevance or importance.
5)Auxiliary.

I do see why you might consider it a peripheral. To each their own.

Spliffdaddy · Jul 7, 2003, 02:13 PM

I can make you one if you want.

Essentially, this one is just an aluminum frame with copper tubing added to match the 'plumbing' theme.

I thought about not using the copper trim because it looked way cool with just the aluminum frame. Color anodizing would have been even better.

PS, people have said this one resembles the shape of a Apple Cinema dislplay. I dunno. must be the legs.

cube-dude · Jul 7, 2003, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by -Q-:
How isn't this a peripheral?

Bada bing. Moving to Periphs.

osxisfun · Jul 7, 2003, 02:37 PM

people are crazy.

The Placid Casual · Jul 7, 2003, 02:38 PM

The Cinema Display and the Cinema HD already have a silver fascia.

It is only the 17" LCDs which still have the pinstripes... This could be faded out very easily too.

New displays would be cool, but in reality, the current range fits together well.

However, if new displays do get launched, I personally hope apple will make something like these:

www.eyegonomic.com

Powaqqatsi · Jul 7, 2003, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by The Placid Casual:
However, if new displays do get launched, I personally hope apple will make something like these:

www.eyegonomic.com

Ohhhh yes ! those are awesome. But does anyone know the price one one of these ? Or do I actually WANT to know the price ?

osxisfun · Jul 7, 2003, 04:15 PM

It is only the 17" LCDs which still have the pinstripes... This could be faded out very easily too.

Huh? I am looking at pinstripes right now at both my 20"ers?

and the front of them does not match a G5.

The Placid Casual · Jul 7, 2003, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by osxisfun:
It is only the 17" LCDs which still have the pinstripes... This could be faded out very easily too.

Huh? I am looking at pinstripes right now at both my 20"ers?

and the front of them does not match a G5.

Ooops! Sorry, must be only the 2 largest screens that are alu...

I was hoping to upgrade my 17" to a 20" when my G5 arrives too... Oh, well. My bad.

Peace,

Marc

P.S. 2x20" must be a sweet setup!

NYCFarmboy · Jul 7, 2003, 07:16 PM

The Formac 20" LCD would match the aluminum nicely...

it doesn't have that tacky white border like the apple displays.

Its silver/clear plastic. NO white.

Axo1ot1 · Jul 7, 2003, 07:52 PM

I'm more concerned qith the quality of the display than weather or not it matches. Honestly, what do you people use your computers for?

Link · Jul 8, 2003, 12:01 AM

well if you're concerned about the quality of the display then apple displays are out of the question!

SERIOUSLY! I have yet to see an apple LCD that *DOESN'T* have a defect.

Powaqqatsi · Jul 8, 2003, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by Link:
well if you're concerned about the quality of the display then apple displays are out of the question!

SERIOUSLY! I have yet to see an apple LCD that *DOESN'T* have a defect.

Most of them...

Axo1ot1 · Jul 8, 2003, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Link:
well if you're concerned about the quality of the display then apple displays are out of the question!

SERIOUSLY! I have yet to see an apple LCD that *DOESN'T* have a defect.

Hey there buddy. I didn't say I was rocking an Apple display, though I can't say I agree with you on the QA thing. I have only ever seen 1 or 2 Apple displays that were flawed. Yes there's better stuff out there. I agree with you on that, but in general Apple displays are pretty good.

things · Jul 9, 2003, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by SpinCycle:
I thought this should go in the PowerMac forum, since a) its not really a peripheral, you -have- to have it. b) needs update to look well with new G5, and c) didn't know where else to put it.

Does any one know if an LCD display is coming out soon? To match the G5 and the iSight? Would look nice.

SpinCycle

Try this site:
http://www.eyegonomic.com/

Tarcat · Jul 9, 2003, 04:30 PM

1 stuck pixel on a total of 6 apple lcd's i've owned. Most from latops, one 15" imac and a 20" incher. The quality is unreal on the new apple 20" nothing else i've ever used even compares. I tried the competition, but I ended up buying apple. The brightness isn't close.

Steve · Jul 9, 2003, 05:51 PM

Sure, the Apple displays are decent quality. But for the price you're paying, you could get a better monitor with an extra 2" of screen space!

The brightness isn't close.

Ever used a Samsung LCD? Their super brights are almost too bright, and every time I use one I turn the brightness down to 1/4 of the highest setting.

Axo1ot1 · Jul 9, 2003, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Steve:
Ever used a Samsung LCD? Their super brights are almost too bright, and every time I use one I turn the brightness down to 1/4 of the highest setting.

Doesn't samsung make Apple's displays?

willab · 03:18 AM

I have no Photoshop skills, but was bored, this is a very rough outline of what I would like to see.
http://homepage.mac.com/willabele/monitor.jpg

Brien · Jul 10, 2003, 10:06 AM

Just a repost of my mockup...

willab · Jul 10, 2003, 01:02 PM

Anything with the arm would be cool.

Kissargi · Jul 11, 2003, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Spliffdaddy:
Essentially, this one is just an aluminum frame with copper tubing added to match the 'plumbing' theme.

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that is the worst looking computer and moniter i have ever seen.... no offence

SpinCycle · Jul 11, 2003, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Axo1ot1:
I'm more concerned qith the quality of the display than weather or not it matches. Honestly, what do you people use your computers for?

I'm a total user, at home.. Nothing fancy, no games, or other fun stuff. Just browsing, reading, finances, pictures.

SpinCycle · Jul 11, 2003, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Link:
well if you're concerned about the quality of the display then apple displays are out of the question!

SERIOUSLY! I have yet to see an apple LCD that *DOESN'T* have a defect.

My iMac 17" has not defects so I must be lucky. My Previous 15" and 12" PowerBooks did not have any either.