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Advice on Buying a 17" Apple Studio Display

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mddharma

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I need to buy a monitor for a powerbook and saw a few companies selling new, in the box 17" Apple Studio Displays online. The price is about $450. I have always loved the look of that monitor, but am wondering how well they stack up with today's monitors. In addition, I believe for the same price I could get 19" - so I am torn. Any advice? :confused:
 
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Rocky3478

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mddharma said:
I need to buy a monitor for a powerbook and saw a few companies selling new, in the box 17" Apple Studio Displays online. The price is about $450. I have always loved the look of that monitor, but am wondering how well they stack up with today's monitors. In addition, I believe for the same price I could get 19" - so I am torn. Any advice? :confused:
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Fantastic monitor. I've used one at school several times at it continually surprises me.
 
mpopkin

mpopkin

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i have one and their color clarity and crispness is better than the new cinema displays and is definetely one of the best on the market. Recommended.

mddharma said:
I need to buy a monitor for a powerbook and saw a few companies selling new, in the box 17" Apple Studio Displays online. The price is about $450. I have always loved the look of that monitor, but am wondering how well they stack up with today's monitors. In addition, I believe for the same price I could get 19" - so I am torn. Any advice? :confused:
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AJ Muni

AJ Muni

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mddharma said:
I need to buy a monitor for a powerbook and saw a few companies selling new, in the box 17" Apple Studio Displays online. The price is about $450. I have always loved the look of that monitor, but am wondering how well they stack up with today's monitors. In addition, I believe for the same price I could get 19" - so I am torn. Any advice? :confused:
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where did you find it?? im looking for one...
 
powerbook911

powerbook911

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It is an excellent display. I just find that they still go for so much money that one could almost buy a 20-inch cinema.
 
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mddharma

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Also, does anyone have an Apple Studio monitor hooked up to titanium PB? I have one of those and I am planning to get a new 12" PB.
 
MUCKYFINGERS

MUCKYFINGERS

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the studio displays rock.
at my university we have classrooms filled with them. drooool, they're so nice. i think if you want to buy an apple studio display, you have my approval! :)
 
Rod Rod

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carlos700

carlos700

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All I know is there are two 17-inch ACDs one with a gray translucent apple logo and one with a silver shiny apple logo. Performance\Quaility is the same.
 
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mddharma

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:mad: The 17" apple studio displays I saw on line - ARE NOT AVAilable. Not at the price they were quoting. So now I have more thinking to do. There are 2 companies that claim they have them in stock but want close to $650!

I have seen quite a few on ebay in the 250 - 300 range. What do you all think of buying a monitor on ebay?
 
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