beez7777 said:
so i've pretty much decided that i'm getting a new iBook for college this year. orginally, i was going to buy a 20" apple display to use in my dorm room, but there's been a lot of talk here about the dell 2005fpw. it's about half the price of the apple display, but i don't know if i can bring myself to hook an iBook up to a dell display. is it a better display, or just cheaper? any opinions on which i should get would be great.
Its the same exact screen, BUT the Dell offers more features...
The Apple ACD only offers DVI hook up with 2 port USB and 2 port hub.
The Dell monitor offers a DVI hook up, VGA hook ups, Composite hook up, S-Video hook up, 4 port USB hub, picture and picture, picture in picture, a MUCH better stand, it can be adjusted to go up, down, tilt up and down, side to side, and even rotate. Also offers so that you can switch between inputs. So you can actually hook up 2 computers, one on DVI and another on VGA (for mac users you would need a VGA -> DVI adaptor) and you can switch screens. Its REALLY nice.
I definately recommend getting the Dell over the Apple ACD. The Apple ACD is WAY over priced and has much LESS features.
Oh and just an FYI, the monitor is going for $360 USD RIGHT NOW! Its definately a bargin! Lowest its ever been! I just ordered a second one yesterday