I've done my research and aside from the fact that the Apple looks nicer (who'd uh thunk it?) I can see NO reason why I should choose it over the new Dell 24" Ultra Sharp. I'm seeking comments either way; those informed by personal experience (my friend's ACD looks better than my Dell, and the like) are especially desirable. Thanks much.
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Dell Ultra Sharp 24" vs. ACD 23"
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You see for me, the very fact that the Apple Display looked nicer would have won the argument. Just to clarify though; thats not because I have to buy all things apple, its just because I like to keep my desk looking like a coherant, clean and tidy working environment.
Apple Display all the way.
Apple Display all the way.
There are plenty of people who love the Dell monitors. There's also plenty of threads comparing the two monitors. Do a search and read the many pages.
I have the dell 24" and highly recommend it. The color and sharpness is amazing. Plus with the 23' Apple you may still have a chance at getting one with a pink hue to it (not sure if that has been fixed yet or not).
But either way, the Dell looks just as good. And being in college, I love having the extra video inputs (dvi, d-sub, s-video, composite, component) vs. the Apple display only having DVI. And the card reader is another nice touch.
But either way, the Dell looks just as good. And being in college, I love having the extra video inputs (dvi, d-sub, s-video, composite, component) vs. the Apple display only having DVI. And the card reader is another nice touch.
cwright said:
i second that. the best thing for me is that you can swivel the dell to portrait mode. that makes excel tables so much better.
the colors of the dell are very bright. a little too bright for my taste. but that is probably only a problem for the graphic professionals. i didn't do any calibration either.
all in all a great monitor. get a dell coupon and get it for around $800!
aminadab said:
search here: http://www.techbargains.com/dellcoupons.cfm
use the small business coupons and just give a fantasy name for your business. i used "inernational publishing corporation transamerica". somebody else used "captain humor". i got mine for $779+tax.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71226
here is a great reference for ANY LCD panel on the market.
There actually is an advantage for the Apple 23" over the Dell 24" because it uses a slightly better LCD technology....but if you were to compare say the apple and dell 20.1 inchers, you'll find theyre exactly the same.
hope this helps!
-Zach
here is a great reference for ANY LCD panel on the market.
There actually is an advantage for the Apple 23" over the Dell 24" because it uses a slightly better LCD technology....but if you were to compare say the apple and dell 20.1 inchers, you'll find theyre exactly the same.
hope this helps!
-Zach