24" Display to complement new MBP? $550 Budget.

[Seedouble]

Hi there,

I'm a graphic designer about to upgrade from a 20" iMac G5. I've settled on the 15" Macbook Pro and I now need a nice big display to do the work on.

I need good colour reproduction. I'd probably use it for some gaming and _definitely_ for high definition movie watching.

Are there any displays worth around $550 USD that fulfill my needs?
I'd love to go for the Apple 23", but I'm wary of an older 2nd hand model and new they're very pricey.

Cheers!

 

[194567]

check out dell, the make nice displays and have good colour. The 2408wfp is $619 though however a new model that is just released (Dell s2409w) costs $349. Check it out there are a whole bunch of them.

 

[Philberttheduck]

techbargains.com

i always check out that website for great deals on monitors. 24" displays have been going for as cheap as $300 this week, some without rebates, so just check regularly.

edit: Your budget's pretty high so you're not going to be skimped of features for 550

 

[Freewayjim]

I just bought one of these to use with my MBP a few weeks ago and I am extremely happy with it. I bought the version that has the built in HD Tuner but if you are using is just as a monitor and don't need that function then you can get a stylish 25.5" monitor ($499) and stay under your budget.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8910128&type=product&id=1213047092939

 

[DELTAsnake]

I use a Dell 24" and I love it. Dell's are cheap and have great visual quality.

 

[CWallace]

I have a Dell 2408FPW (calibrated) with my MBP and I am very pleased with it. I was fortunate to get it for $550 when Dell was having a sale back in June.

 

[zarusoba]

What do you guys think of Phillips displays? How about Samsung?

 

[Neil321]

What do you guys think of Phillips displays? How about Samsung?

Samsung make some nice displays,not sure about phillips though as never used one

 

[chrono1081]

Samsung is ok. I wouldnt recommend it for accurate color reproduction. Philips I'm not keen on (their year old stuff, not sure what they have out now)

I like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014177

I ordered two of these. I have a friend who has one and it looks great.

 

[Umbongo]

If color accuracy is important then you may as well forget about the cheaper 24" displays. The Dell 2408WFP when properly calibrated can be a good display, however if you search for reviews and discussions you will find it is almost a gamble as to whether you actually get a display that can be calibrated to be good.

The NEC LCD2470WNX is the next best thing in my opinion, but that will run you $750 at least. You may have the best luck with a used Apple Cinema display properly calibrated taking advantage of it's S-IPS panel.

 

[DMC-12]

Be sure to check Dell's refurbished displays at dell.com/outlet.