Willy S said:I would like to know if anybody has experience with eMac in graphics work? I´m considering it vs Mini+ CRT/LCD and at this moment I don´t have a clue what I should buy for photoshoping.
wordmunger said:and most graphic designers prefer CRTs over LCDs.
I'd suggest using the screen spanning hack to hook up a small monitor. You can use the small monitor for palettes and the eMac's native monitor for your images.Willy S said:I think I´ll go for the eMac since Mini wasn´t updated. I´m not entirely happy with the eMac´s resolution. 1024x768@100Hz...
Not a bad idea! Thanks.wordmunger said:I'd suggest using the screen spanning hack to hook up a small monitor. You can use the small monitor for palettes and the eMac's native monitor for your images.
Do you feel any flicker at that refresh rate or is it very usable?Maxiseller said:Plus, new emacs work at a resolution of 1280*960
I use Photoshop quite a bit, and I have to say it's very, very responsive, no problems at all.
Thanks!Chaszmyr said:I think you'd be better off with a Mac mini so you can choose your own screen (Get one with more than 1024x768 resolution. A Dell 20'' LCD screen would be a good choice for you if you can afford it. It is $599 usually, but if you look around you can find sometimes find specials on it. If you can't afford that much, a Dell 17'' isn't a bad display and it is $263. Stay away from 19'' screens). Also, make sure you get at least 512mb of RAM.
Willy S said:Thanks!
Just if Apple would just update the Mini.
BTW, why do you suggest to avoid the 19" and rather pick a 17" LCD? My knowledge on LCDs is very limited.
true, I got a 19in Dell LCD with 1280x1024 res, which is standard on 17in models as well. Quality, however, will probably be higher on the (more expensive) 19in model (it is for the Dell lineup).Chaszmyr said:19'' screens almost always use the same resolution as 17'' screens, which means everything will appear bigger, but you won't be able to fit any more stuff on the screen.
zakatov said:true, I got a 19in Dell LCD with 1280x1024 res, which is standard on 17in models as well. Quality, however, will probably be higher on the (more expensive) 19in model (it is for the Dell lineup).