Used Cinema Display vs New LCD?

davidg4781 · Feb 19, 2013, 12:34 AM

I have a 2010 MBP and while I love the portability of it I'm thinking I may need to get an external display. I'm wanting to convert some old VHS tapes to DVD and I think this will be easier.

So my question is would it be best to get an older Cinema Display or a newer Dell/Samsung/Whatever?

I don't need anything entirely too fancy but I want it to look good. I've used a 13" MacBook since 2006 but for messing around with the video I would like something bigger, and I may play some games on it.

As far as video, it'll be basically VHS to DVD, maybe adding some titles or transitions with iMovie, so I won't need anything professional.

Giuly · 01:44 AM

Pixels degrade slightly over time, get a new one. Go for the Dell, depending on your preference and budget the UltraSharp U2412H, UltraSharp U2713HM or the UltraSharp U2913WM. The Dell S2440L is also great if you're on a budget.

They all look good:

Feb 19, 2013, 12:34 AM	#1
davidg4781 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Moulton, TX	Used Cinema Display vs New LCD? I have a 2010 MBP and while I love the portability of it I'm thinking I may need to get an external display. I'm wanting to convert some old VHS tapes to DVD and I think this will be easier. So my question is would it be best to get an older Cinema Display or a newer Dell/Samsung/Whatever? I don't need anything entirely too fancy but I want it to look good. I've used a 13" MacBook since 2006 but for messing around with the video I would like something bigger, and I may play some games on it. As far as video, it'll be basically VHS to DVD, maybe adding some titles or transitions with iMovie, so I won't need anything professional. __________________ 2010 MBP 2.4GHz 4GB RAM 750GB HDD iPhone 4S 32GB - Sprint iPod nano 2GB - 2nd gen.
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Feb 19, 2013, 01:37 AM	#2
Giuly macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: That depends whether you ask for timezone, state of mind or GPS coordinates.	Pixels degrade slightly over time, get a new one. Go for the Dell, depending on your preference and budget the UltraSharp U2412H, UltraSharp U2713HM or the UltraSharp U2913WM. The Dell S2440L is also great if you're on a budget. They all look good: Last edited by Giuly; Feb 19, 2013 at 01:44 AM.
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