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Monitor Recomendations Under $500

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boywonder27

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Ok so love to get the NEC, Lacia, $1000+ stuff but is no way can do it right now. I need something under $500 even under $400 better.

I am running a MBP 13" i5 2011 model. I need external monitor to connect to. I am doing Lightroom, Photoshop, and photography editing and retouching on it. I like to keep around 24" as had an iMac 2008 model that was 24" and seemed good size. I have ColorMunki to calibrate with.

What do you guys have or recommend that wont break the bank?
 
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GoCubsGo

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Check into samsungs or check this list of other threads on the same subject: http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&...G=Search&cx=011016119145480959114:kuv1aq0hily
 
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Hellhammer

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Dell and HP have some good, yet inexpensive IPS displays. For the best colors, you definitely want something else than TN panel and IPS is one of the best. Take a look at their web sites.
 
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87am

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Feb 27, 2011
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I am also looking for a monitor in the same price range for my 15' MBP. Any good monitors out there that have a couple USB ports like the cinema display?
 
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al2o3cr

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boywonder27 said:
Ok so love to get the NEC, Lacia, $1000+ stuff but is no way can do it right now. I need something under $500 even under $400 better.

I am running a MBP 13" i5 2011 model. I need external monitor to connect to. I am doing Lightroom, Photoshop, and photography editing and retouching on it. I like to keep around 24" as had an iMac 2008 model that was 24" and seemed good size. I have ColorMunki to calibrate with.

What do you guys have or recommend that wont break the bank?
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I paid $550 (w/shipping) for my silver 23" Cinema Display on eBay a couple years ago - if you don't have to have the latest & greatest, you might want to look into that option. If you can stand a slightly smaller display, I've seen the 20" of the same series at considerably lower prices (under $300).
 
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boywonder27

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Jayrcee said:
Just got the Dell U2410. I highly recommend it!
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I wanted to get this one, but $169 for Samsung 2333T cPVA monitor 23" will do for now. Maybe few months or if good deal comes along on some of the $500+ monitors Ill upgrade.

I used colormunki to calibrate it, so far so good.
 
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ra004e

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boywonder27

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I agree the Dell UltraSharp 24" good monitor. but I went with something not TN, and 23" Samsung 2333T worked out well for $169. Ill deff keep eye out for 24" Dell sales, and when get some more money will upgrade. But aleast got something for now to edit on.
 
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The-Pro

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used 23" Apple Cinema Display, i think still the best looking cinema display

or if your lucky a 24" Apple Cinema Display
 
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