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Best Display for Powerbook?

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mddharma

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Ok, I currently have a Ti 15" powerbook, but WILL SOON be buying a new 12" powerbook (as SOON as they update the line). I was going to purchase I thought a new 17" Apple LCD Display, but found out that the companies that were quoting the price had none in stock.

So... I have two options. One being purchasing an apple studio display on ebay, or just go out and purchase a new 19" LCD display.

My question for discussion would be: 1) would you consider buying a used LCD monitor off of ebay? 2) What new 19" LCD would you recommend in the $450 price range?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts! :)
 
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risc

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mddharma said:
Ok, I currently have a Ti 15" powerbook, but WILL SOON be buying a new 12" powerbook (as SOON as they update the line). I was going to purchase I thought a new 17" Apple LCD Display, but found out that the companies that were quoting the price had none in stock.

So... I have two options. One being purchasing an apple studio display on ebay, or just go out and purchase a new 19" LCD display.

My question for discussion would be: 1) would you consider buying a used LCD monitor off of ebay? 2) What new 19" LCD would you recommend in the $450 price range?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts! :)
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Search the forum you find heaps and heaps of recommendations for the Dell 20" wide screen, can't remember the name but some one will post it.
 
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jamie85

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mddharma said:
My question for discussion would be: 1) would you consider buying a used LCD monitor off of ebay? 2) What new 19" LCD would you recommend in the $450 price range?
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I've heard good reviews about the Dell 1905FP 19", which is going for around ~$300 on eBay. Froogle gives PointShop.com as the lowest at $383 .

Or you could spend $250 more and get an (open box) Apple 20". :D
 
cluthz

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Depends on how much screen realestate you want/need.

Apple displays are a bit overprices, but if you want "the looks" its what you are looking for.

I have a Viewsonic 17" which im really happy with.

Be sure to get a display that supports dvi try a few before you decide, but the market is full with very good LCD for a really low price atm
 
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mddharma

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Jul 21, 2005
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Hagerstown, Md
cluthz said:
Depends on how much screen realestate you want/need.

Apple displays are a bit overprices, but if you want "the looks" its what you are looking for.

I have a Viewsonic 17" which im really happy with.

Be sure to get a display that supports dvi try a few before you decide, but the market is full with very good LCD for a really low price atm
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I am looking for a 19" I think, and I do not have to have widescreen. Also, I think I want to stay away from dell. Just personal problems with some of their stuff in the past at work, and I hate the idea of helping Michael out. :eek:

Now that is not to say I am saying never on the Dell. What model Viewsonic?
 
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mddharma said:
I am looking for a 19" I think, and I do not have to have widescreen. Also, I think I want to stay away from dell. Just personal problems with some of their stuff in the past at work, and I hate the idea of helping Michael out. :eek:

Now that is not to say I am saying never on the Dell. What model Viewsonic?
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Dell's LCDs are cheaper and better than Apple's anyway. Apple and Dell also both get them from LG (when it comes to Dell's widescreens.....not sure about the rest).
 
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