I am a recent PC-to-Mac convert, and my old set-up consisted of an HP laptop hooked up to an Acer AL2216Wbd 22" LCD. I sold the laptop, but kept the monitor. I also bought a late 2009 unibody aluminum 17" MacBook Pro. I quickly fell in love and got used to the clarity and especially the GLOSS of the MacBook pro monitor. After hooking it up to the Acer, I was extremely disappointed, to the point where the Acer just stands around now as I would much rather stare at the 17" Mac screen over the 22" Acer.
Currently, I am in the market for a dual-monitor setup, with each monitor (22"~24") "mimicking" AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE the look and feel (color, depth, GLOSS, brightness) of the MacBook Pro. I want to be able to switch from the MacBook Pro screen to the external monitor seamlessly, without noticing a difference (except for size). Unfortunately, my budget is forcing me to shy away from the Apple Cinema Displays as I am looking to spend no more than $400 for EACH monitor. Any manufacturer & model #'s are highly appreciated.
Currently, I am in the market for a dual-monitor setup, with each monitor (22"~24") "mimicking" AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE the look and feel (color, depth, GLOSS, brightness) of the MacBook Pro. I want to be able to switch from the MacBook Pro screen to the external monitor seamlessly, without noticing a difference (except for size). Unfortunately, my budget is forcing me to shy away from the Apple Cinema Displays as I am looking to spend no more than $400 for EACH monitor. Any manufacturer & model #'s are highly appreciated.