30" Cinema Display.

[Baunkjaer]

Thinking about replacing my two 23" Dell´s with a 30" ACD. Hence I´ve a few questions:
1. Does it have IPS-panel?
2. Is it still a good buy, if I find one in good condition?

I don´t want the 27" as I´m not a fan of glossy screens.

 

[blacka4]

i don't think its a IPS panel, and I feel you might find a better panel for the money

 

[Baunkjaer]

i don't think its a IPS panel, and I feel you might find a better panel for the money

Well, according to this site, it does have IPS Panel...
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/panels.php

I´m aware, this monitor is old, and not the best at present. But I can live with that, as I love the design. Furthermore it will make my set-up more Mac´ish 😀

A refurbished will cost me the same as a Dell 2713/2711. I´ve owned the latter, but found it "clumpsy" and way too Windows.

 

[blacka4]

Well, according to this site, it does have IPS Panel...
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/panels.php

I´m aware, this monitor is old, and not the best at present. But I can live with that, as I love the design. Furthermore it will make my set-up more Mac´ish 😀

A refurbished will cost me the same as a Dell 2713/2711. I´ve owned the latter, but found it "clumpsy" and way too Windows.

interesting.

 

[mcaswell]

Very happy with mine... I think I bought it about 4 or 5 years ago.

 

[Baunkjaer]

Very happy with mine... I think I bought it about 4 or 5 years ago.

Sweet. How´s the panel for PhotoShop/Lightroom?

 

[mcaswell]

Sweet. How´s the panel for PhotoShop/Lightroom?

I consider it to be just about perfect. I previously had a pair of cheap (TN panel?) Samsung 20" monitors, and eventually grew tired of how the color would change depending on the viewing angle. Plunked down around $2K for the ACD, and it's been great ever since. Easy to calibrate, and is perfect for LR.

 

[JesterJJZ]

I love my 30", I got a used one last year.

 

[Macsonic]

Thinking about replacing my two 23" Dell´s with a 30" ACD. Hence I´ve a few questions:
1. Does it have IPS-panel?
2. Is it still a good buy, if I find one in good condition?

I don´t want the 27" as I´m not a fan of glossy screens.

The 30" Apple Cinema Display with it's matte screen gives a subtle color saturation and helps bring out the details in the midtones in photo editing, design or videos. And on the brightness controls, I only need to set this about halfway and not at full. I was told this helps prolong the lifespan of the LCD. I think this is still a good buy and one of the best monitors Apple made.

 

[Baunkjaer]

Sound like it´s the right one for me...

 

[jdphoto]

The 30" Apple Cinema Display with it's matte screen gives a subtle color saturation and helps bring out the details in the midtones in photo editing, design or videos. And on the brightness controls, I only need to set this about halfway and not at full. I was told this helps prolong the lifespan of the LCD. I think this is still a good buy and one of the best monitors Apple made.

I agree, this is probably Apple's best panel yet (jury still out on the 5k iMac). Been saving up for one soon, can't wait to get one.

 

[MRrainer]

For how much are they selling?
After reading-up on this a bit, I'm not sure it's such a good idea to buy one at this stage (it will hardly be as-new, after all).
And displays age, too.

It might develop a problem with the PSU or the logic-board or the back-light any day. And then you're left the a piece of scrap-metal, essentially.

Of course, if you can buy one cheap...
It's tempting.

 

[Baunkjaer]

They goes for around 650 €, which is a little bit lower than the 27".