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robins2001
Aug 31, 2004, 03:02 PM
Hi, whats the difference between the new 30" ADC and many 30" LCD TV's that are available for better prices? These can still be used with your Mac's unless im mistaken?

I was thinking about getting one of the 2 for my new pad, wall mounted and using it for both TV and computer via wireless mouse n keyboard..

Thanks


LeeTom
Aug 31, 2004, 03:04 PM
The 30" ACD has a MUCH MUCH higher resolution than those 30" LCD TVs, that's the bottom line.
vraxtus
Aug 31, 2004, 03:05 PM
Hi, whats the difference between the new 30" ADC and many 30" LCD TV's that are available for better prices? These can still be used with your Mac's unless im mistaken?

I was thinking about getting one of the 2 for my new pad, wall mounted and using it for both TV and computer via wireless mouse n keyboard..

Thanks


If the LCD TV doesn't have a DVI port... then it's not going to work with a Mac...

There may be a few port converters that *may* allow it to work with a LCD TV but I don't know of any ATM.
robins2001
Mar 1, 2005, 11:09 AM
ok so what would the quality of the tv be on the 30" ACD using some kind of tv tuner on the mac?

thanks
SpaceMagic
Mar 1, 2005, 01:35 PM
They'll have VGA Ports... some have DVI Ports... and DVI->VGA COMES WITH all new macs... otherwise its like $15 adapter from apple.
edesignuk
Mar 1, 2005, 01:46 PM
I think your better bet would be to get a Dell 2005FPW for your Mac (~$500) and a nice 28-32" LCD TV. Not only would you then have a great monitor, and a great TV, but you could use both at once. I know I'd hate to have to use only either one or the other at a time. Also I bet this could wind up cheaper than the 30"+the 6800 required to drive it.
robins2001
Mar 1, 2005, 03:18 PM
I think your better bet would be to get a Dell 2005FPW for your Mac (~$500) and a nice 28-32" LCD TV. Not only would you then have a great monitor, and a great TV, but you could use both at once. I know I'd hate to have to use only either one or the other at a time. Also I bet this could wind up cheaper than the 30"+the 6800 required to drive it.

yeah ive heard them dell monitors are good, they the same as the apple displays arnt they?
edesignuk
Mar 1, 2005, 03:19 PM
yeah ive heard them dell monitors are good, they the same as the apple displays arnt they?
The same or better. They have 4 inputs, and a much better warranty (3 years). Excellent screens.