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Apple Studio Display 23", still a good display?
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23" Acd
If you're talking about the aluminium 23" ACD, it's great. I'm using one with a 2.53Ghz mac mini and couldn't be happier (match made in heaven). I would avoid the earlier translucent model as they're too old now. The problem with the aluminium 23" is some of them have a pink tinge problem - might want to ask the seller if his does first.
I like the screen compared to the new ones as its HD resolution without glare!
Check mine out here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN4VvyorLKw&fmt=18
Great display
If you're talking about the aluminium 23" ACD, it's great. I'm using one with a 2.53Ghz mac mini and couldn't be happier (match made in heaven). I would avoid the earlier translucent model as they're too old now. The problem with the aluminium 23" is some of them have a pink tinge problem - might want to ask the seller if his does first.
I like the screen compared to the new ones as its HD resolution without glare!
Check mine out here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN4VvyorLKw&fmt=18
Great display
In my opinion it's way better than Apples current 24" glassy mirror crap.
After 2,5 years with a mirror iMac, I know that I won't buy a glossy display again.
After 2,5 years with a mirror iMac, I know that I won't buy a glossy display again.
I'd gladly take a quicksilver or MDD G4 to use as a server. I just cant be bothered to spend $200 or so on one.
Both the monitor and powermac are dated, but if they both still work then it sounds like a great deal to me.
YES, it is a very good display. I use on everyday for design work and it's perfect. I also like the pixel ratio of the 23", imo it is the ideal pixel ratio. The pixels @ 24" is slightly too big imo.
Oh I thought you meant the ACD... I'm actually talking about the Cinema Display (aluminium). I don't have experience with the previous models.
If it is the studio display, they were fine during their time, but that monitor must be pretty old (6,7+ years?). I would worry about the life expectancy. From what I recall, they are noticeably dimmer than the Aluminum 23". They also require an adapter (ADC) in order to use.