Second Monitor for iMac

StoneMountain64 · Nov 18, 2012, 08:27 PM

I will be getting the iMac 21.5 when it comes out (hopefully soon!) and was planning on getting a second monitor to set up with it.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good one that would compliment it??

Thebutter · Nov 19, 2012, 01:42 AM

Never thought I'd do this on MacRumors ...

bump.

Siderz · Nov 19, 2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by StoneMountain64

I will be getting the iMac 21.5 when it comes out (hopefully soon!) and was planning on getting a second monitor to set up with it.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good one that would compliment it??

Same.

Apparently this used the same panel as the 2011 model - http://www.dell.com/ae/business/p/dell-u2211h/pd

They probably have new panels now, and that monitor doesn't seem to be sold anymore. I'm gonna ask again once the iMac is out/torn down so we can get more info.

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Originally Posted by Thebutter

Never thought I'd do this on MacRumors ...

bump.

Eh?

MojoRisinSD · Nov 19, 2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thebutter

Never thought I'd do this on MacRumors ...

bump.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siderz

Eh?

I second the "Eh?"

StoneMountain64 · Nov 19, 2012, 11:08 PM

This one looks pretty cool and the adjustable height might be nice, but I was just looking to see if anyone had one they would recommend from experience or if anyone knew of a new one to check out.

http://www.amazon.com/ULTRASHARP-U22...harp+21.5-inch

MacGizmo · Nov 20, 2012, 02:43 PM

Dell makes excellent LCD screens, as long as you get an ULTRASHARP model (which obviously costs a little more than the regular versions). I have a 30" Ultrasharp I got a few years ago and it still works perfectly—no issues with fading, or color calibration. At the time, it was almost half the cost of the Apple 30" LCD.

Apple fanboy · Nov 20, 2012, 04:06 PM

It depends on what you want to do with the iMac. Are you a photographer or video editor? What budget are you on. Nobody can answer your question without more information. If it was me I'd go for
NEC Spectaview Reference (size dependent on budget)
Eizo CG range
ACD
Dell Ultrasharp

Siderz · Nov 20, 2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple fanboy

It depends on what you want to do with the iMac. Are you a photographer or video editor? What budget are you on. Nobody can answer your question without more information. If it was me I'd go for
NEC Spectaview Reference (size dependent on budget)
Eizo CG range
ACD
Dell Ultrasharp

Damn I thought this was my thread for a second! I made the exact same question only a couple of days ago.

I guess I might as well just use this.

I do video editing, but I'm looking for a monitor that matches the iMacs as close as possible. Would be best if I could get a monitor with the exact same panel.

Johnf1285 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Siderz

Damn I thought this was my thread for a second! I made the exact same question only a couple of days ago.

I guess I might as well just use this.

I do video editing, but I'm looking for a monitor that matches the iMacs as close as possible. Would be best if I could get a monitor with the exact same panel.

It would be awesome if Apple released a matching 21.5" and 27" monitors to pair up with the iMac. Also, this would give Mini owners something else to consider. I'd save up for one that's for sure.

Rorlow · Nov 20, 2012, 06:48 PM

The problem is resolution (1920 x 1080), the 21" iMac will be higher resolution and much brighter. When you put this side by side with an iMac the Apple screen makes all others look like a cheap imposter. I have a 24" LG Widescreen HD monitor next to my 27" mid 2010 iMac and the difference is very noticible. The only monitor I found that looks good next to an iMac is the apple displays and they are rather over priced at $1000 IMO.

StoneMountain64 · Nov 20, 2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Apple fanboy

It depends on what you want to do with the iMac. Are you a photographer or video editor? What budget are you on.

I will use it for video editing, photoshop, live streaming, etc. (I am a YouTuber http://www.youtube.com/stonemountain64)

I am getting the 21.5 imac and would prefer a 21.5 second monitor as well just to watch videos on or pull up information of photos for photoshop. Also to keep twitter and chat windows open while livestreaming on. Budget $100-250

Just wanted to know if anyone had one they really loved that looked good next to the iMac and had good quality, or any recommendations

skyenet · Nov 20, 2012, 07:45 PM

I use HP 2311's either side of my 2009 iMac 27". One is connected to my iMac as my iMac only has one displayport. The other is connected to my Mac Mini. The displays are reasonably good and definitely good value. They do them in smaller sizes. The other thing I like about them is that they have VGA, DVI and HDMI connections so I have a few things connected up to them and easy to switch between inputs.

Can't wait to get a new iMac 27" and both will then be connected up via the Thunderbolt ports :-)

StoneMountain64 · Nov 20, 2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by skyenet

The other thing I like about them is that they have VGA, DVI and HDMI connections so I have a few things connected up to them and easy to switch between inputs.

I am not sure how the connectivity works yet, you said thunderbolt is what you will use? Is there a specific input I should be looking for on the monitor i purchase? (DVI, thunderbolt, HDMI) Which is the best or does it matter?

macmastersam · Nov 21, 2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MacGizmo

Dell makes excellent LCD screens, as long as you get an ULTRASHARP model (which obviously costs a little more than the regular versions). I have a 30" Ultrasharp I got a few years ago and it still works perfectly—no issues with fading, or color calibration. At the time, it was almost half the cost of the Apple 30" LCD.

seconded, and i would reckon because they have the same features as the monitor you saw on amazon, and as a plus they are a good choice for mac monitors because of the quality

blanka · Nov 21, 2012, 03:13 PM

Get a Mini, and combine it with 1 or 2 Eizo Foris 2333 displays. They are better than the built in one already, and the combination is cheaper and faster.

aggri1 · 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by StoneMountain64

... Does anyone have any recommendations for a good one that would compliment it??

(emphasis mine)

Hehe, compliment. "Wow, you're so nice, iMac. That's some great colours you have there. Gosh, you're so fast! I wish I were more like you."

Sorry, couldn't resist.

StoneMountain64 · Nov 21, 2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by aggri1

(emphasis mine)

Hehe, compliment. "Wow, you're so nice, iMac. That's some great colours you have there. Gosh, you're so fast! I wish I were more like you."

Sorry, couldn't resist.

hahah

I meant in the sense that it would look good with the iMac, screens being similar etc

StoneMountain64 · Nov 23, 2012, 06:11 PM

any other ideas?

MacGizmo · Nov 26, 2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by StoneMountain64

any other ideas?

You get what you pay for. That's the best piece of hardware advice I can give you—especially when it comes to your choice in LCD screens.

HurtinMinorKey · Nov 26, 2012, 01:46 PM

Dell ultrasharp, it's as good as a 27inch cinema, and it is $350 cheaper today.

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StoneMountain64 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	This one looks pretty cool and the adjustable height might be nice, but I was just looking to see if anyone had one they would recommend from experience or if anyone knew of a new one to check out. http://www.amazon.com/ULTRASHARP-U22...harp+21.5-inch
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MacGizmo macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arizona	Dell makes excellent LCD screens, as long as you get an ULTRASHARP model (which obviously costs a little more than the regular versions). I have a 30" Ultrasharp I got a few years ago and it still works perfectly—no issues with fading, or color calibration. At the time, it was almost half the cost of the Apple 30" LCD.
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StoneMountain64 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	any other ideas?
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