Quality of internet video on 21.5 and 27 models (questions for OWNERS)

maclook · Mar 25, 2010, 10:58 AM

I know 1080p video looks great on the iMac's display but I would like to know how lower res video looks on both the 21.5" and 27" models at fullscreen:
Eyetv
Hulu and other TV streaming
Netflix streaming

I'm looking for feedback from people who actually own these iMacs. Thanks!

Hellhammer · Mar 25, 2010, 11:09 AM

I'm not an owner of one, but my friend has 27" with EyeTV and it looks pretty good if your nose is not in the glass

. It's watchable with a distance but I assume you are going to watch it from distance when in full screen

mike.coulter · Mar 25, 2010, 11:11 AM

I don't find it too bad. In fact, it's pretty much the same as any other screen.

maclook · Mar 25, 2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellhammer

it looks pretty good if your nose is not in the glass

.

getting nose grease on my monitors is the worst!

TMRaven · Mar 25, 2010, 12:23 PM

1080p youtube looks amazing on the 27inch.

Maserati7200 · Mar 25, 2010, 12:27 PM

I have a 24" iMac with a resolution of 1920x1200, and hulu looks decent. It's a little grainy through. Since your iMac is 1920x1080 but over 21.5 inches, video would probably look even better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMRaven

1080p youtube looks amazing on the 27inch.

That wasn't helpful, he said he knows 1080p already looks great on the screen. He was talking about lower res video.

TMRaven · Mar 25, 2010, 12:39 PM

Oh, right-- sorry for jumping the topic post.

I've watched both lower resolution hulu and/or youtube vids on both my iMac G5 20 inch and this new 27 inch. The qualities are about the same.

Mar 25, 2010, 10:58 AM	#1
maclook macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2008	Quality of internet video on 21.5 and 27 models (questions for OWNERS) I know 1080p video looks great on the iMac's display but I would like to know how lower res video looks on both the 21.5" and 27" models at fullscreen: Eyetv Hulu and other TV streaming Netflix streaming I'm looking for feedback from people who actually own these iMacs. Thanks!
	0

Mar 25, 2010, 11:09 AM	#2
Hellhammer Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Helsinki, Finland	I'm not an owner of one, but my friend has 27" with EyeTV and it looks pretty good if your nose is not in the glass . It's watchable with a distance but I assume you are going to watch it from distance when in full screen __________________ SSD Editor for AnandTech You can also follow me in Twitter!
	0

Mar 25, 2010, 11:11 AM	#3
mike.coulter macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff	I don't find it too bad. In fact, it's pretty much the same as any other screen. __________________ 21.5" iMac, Core 2 Duo 3.06ghz, 8gb RAM / i7 2600k, 8gb RAM, 6950@6970 Gaming PC / 15" iMac, G4 700mhz, 512mb RAM / 80gb iPod Video / 16gb iPod Touch
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
21.5 vs. 27 in terms of gaming and future proof	brachson	iMac	13	Jul 24, 2011 01:38 PM
Base 21.5 and High End 27 best value in iMac lineup?	JS77	iMac	23	Jun 11, 2011 12:28 AM
21.5 Imac base model for Logic Studio?	Galapagos	iMac	0	May 3, 2011 05:28 PM
PC user wanting to switch to iMac - pros cons and 21.5 vs 27?	janda	iMac	11	Mar 19, 2010 08:50 PM
Uploading Video to the Internet - Quality of the Video	jmFightSpam	Mac Applications and Mac App Store	0	Sep 23, 2007 09:10 PM

Mar 25, 2010, 12:23 PM	#5
TMRaven macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2009	1080p youtube looks amazing on the 27inch.
	0

Mar 25, 2010, 12:39 PM	#7
TMRaven macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2009	Oh, right-- sorry for jumping the topic post. I've watched both lower resolution hulu and/or youtube vids on both my iMac G5 20 inch and this new 27 inch. The qualities are about the same.
	0